Billy Tea Bush Safaris - 8 Day Cape York Accommodated Fly / Drive Tour
Destination: Cape York Duration: 8 Days
An 8 Day Accommodated Fly / Drive Safari begins with a low level scenic flight from Cairns to Bamaga from where you will travel by Four Wheel Drive to Cape York and celebrate your arrival at the Tip of the Cape.
There is an option of a day taking a tour to Thursday Island and/or Horne Island (at own expense) or perhaps just a day of leisure with a spot of fishing at the Seisa Wharf. Depart back through rugged Cape York and outback surrounds, including famous places of our outback heritage; such at the old telegraph track, Twin Falls, Fruit bat Falls and Bramwell Station. From there we travel on to the mining township of Weipa and then head south to Musgrave and Coen.
Our travels take us through the vast expansive beauty of Lakefield National Park with a stunning array of wildlife, and on towards Cooktown and further south along The Bloomfield Track before heading back into Cairns via Cape Tribulation and magnificent ancient Daintree Rainforests.
Rates & Departures
8 Day Accommodated Fly / Drive - Jun 17, Jul 29, Aug 19, Sep 9
Per Person Twin Share $2350.00
All meals & accommodation provided throughout our tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Cairns - Cape York: Our scenic flight leaves Cairns around 7.00am for Bamaga from where we drive to Cape York and celebrate. In the afternoon we tour the ruins of historical Somerset before returning to our cabin accommodation overlooking the Torres Strait. (LD)
Day 2 - Cape York: Today there is an option of a day tour to Thursday Island and/or Horn Island (own expense) or you may choose to go fishing off the Seisia wharf or possibly arrange a fishing charter (own expense). (BD)
Day 3 - Cape York - Bramwell Station: An early morning departure for a day of thrills & excitement. We ferry the Jardine River and follow the old Telegraph Track to Twin Falls, Indian Head & Fruit Bat Falls on the Elliot River and proceed on to Bramwell Station, the most northerly working cattle station on the mainland. (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Bramwell Station – Weipa: It’s farewell to Bramwell hospitality as we travel through to Weipa. Anglers may go on to their pre-arranged fishing trips this afternoon (own expense) (BLD)
Day 5 - Weipa – Coen: A Bauxite Mine and town tour is available at own expense, before we drive south to Musgrave via the picturesque Archer River & Coen. (B/L/D)
Day 6 - Coen – Cooktown: Our travels take us through the vast expanses of Lakefield National Park. Prolific wildlife includes Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas and Crocodiles. We arrive in Cooktown this afternoon. (B/L/D)
Day 7 - Cooktown - Home Rule Rainforest Lodge: We spend the morning exploring the highlights of historic Cooktown before beginning our trek towards the Bloomfield Track to our accommodation at Helenvale. (B/L/D)
Day 8 - Home Rule Rainforest Lodge - Cairns: Today we travel into the Greater Daintree National Park area, pause at the Bloomfield Falls before tackling steep ranges to Cape Tribulation where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef’ and finish our journey driving the scenic coastal road to Cairns. It’s fond farewells as we drop you off to your pre-arranged accommodation. (B/L)
