Cape York Tours - 5 Day Cape York Fly / Drive 'Compact' Camping Safari, Cape York Safaris, Cairns Tours

The Cape York ‘Compact’ is a 5 day fly/drive camping safari that explores one of Australia's last great wilderness regions; a land of history and ancient culture, crystal clear spring-fed creeks, huge termite mounds, and a vast and amazing variety of natural landscapes in just 5 days.

• Small Groups, maximum 13 guests
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Professional Qualified Guide
• Meals as coded
• Pyramid-style safari tent / self-inflating mattress
• Lockerbie Scrub
• Cape York
• Twin Falls
• Wenlock River, Moreton Telegraph Office
• Musgrave, Coen, Archer River
• Interpretive walk to ‘Quinkan’ Aboriginal Rock Art
• One-way air travel from Cairns to Bamaga
• All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Day 1 - (D) Today you make your own way to Cairns Qantas Domestic Airport. Your adventure begins when you board your aircraft to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island, commercial and administration hub of the Torres Strait Islands. Free time to explore the island (you may wish to take a guided bus tour at your own expense and arrangements). After lunch (own expense) transfer by ferry to the northern-most settlements of mainland Australia to be met by your guide. Overnight at your beachfront campsite on the tropical shores of Torres Strait.

Day 2 - (BLD) This morning enjoy a fascinating visit to the beautiful 'Lockerbie Scrub', an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest before an emotional walk to the very top of Australia, Cape York! After a fitting celebration its time to head south across the mighty Jardine River and travel through Cape York's wilderness. This afternoon you'll be enchanted by the magic of Twin Falls; swimming here, in pristine spring-fed pools landscaped by nature, will be a life long memory. Camp here tonight in the company of millions of stars.

Day 3 - (BL) 4WD adventure and fun on Cape York's rugged Telegraph Track this morning. Cross rivers and creeks, see prehistoric palms, giant termite mounds and carnivorous plants. This afternoonyou willcross the Wenlock River at historic Moreton Telegraph Office before travelling on to your overnight camp at the Archer River Roadhouse. Dinner is at your own expense this evening.

Day 4 - (BLD) South to Coen then on to the historic telegraph station of Musgrave. Travel on into Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres) and a great wildlife spotting opportunity. Enjoy the peace of this remote outback location. In the evening relax around the campfire. You will camp in the National Park tonight.

Day 5 - (B) Rise to the morning chorus of the many bird species in Lakefield. From here you will travel on to ‘Quinkan Country’ near Laura, an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Here you may climb (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Head south and east via the Palmer River, site of one of Australia’s greatest gold rushes. Stop for lunch (at own expense) along the way. Now it’s time to travel over the Great Dividing Range to the coastal plain and Port Douglas or Cairns as you comple your fascinating adventure of discovery and fun in Australia's far north.

Meal Codes: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

• June 5th, 19th
• July 3rd, 17th, 31st
• August 14th, 28th
• September 11th, 25th
• October 9th, 23rd

• AU$1695.00 per person twin-share
• AU$1795.00 per person sole-use
• AU$1595.00 per child (7-14 years)

Please Note:
Solo travellers must pay the sole-use rates on all accommodated safaris.
This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age.

• All drinks (except tea and coffee)
• Lunch on Day 5
• Dinner on Day 3
• Sleeping Bag (available for hire AU$25.00 per person) & Pillow
• Transfers to Cairns Airport
• Items of a personal nature

• This tour operates with a minimum of 4 passengers
• This tour operates with a maximum of 13 passengers

Please limit your luggage to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small daypack (cabin baggage) per person. No hard suitcases or bags with wheels please. If you are travelling as a couple, please bring two smaller bags as opposed to one large one. A maximum weight limit of 10kg per person is permitted due to space/weight limitations and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.

Any excess luggage can usually be stored at your hotel until you return. If your pre and post safari accommodation differs, please arrange for your luggage to be transferred to your post-safari accommodation while you are on tour. Sun Palm Transport offers this service (Tel: 4087 2900) for approximately $10.00 per bag.