Billy Tea Bush Safaris - 9 Day Cape York Safari (Drive / Fly)
Destination: Cape York Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Rates & Departures
9 Day Drive/Fly - May 15, Jun 8 & 29, Jul 20, Aug 10 & 31 - $2100
9 Day Fly/Drive - May 26, Jun 17, Jul 8 & 29, Aug 19, Sep 9 - $2100
10 Day Fly/Drive - May 17, Jun 7 & 28, Jul 19, Aug 9 & 30, Sep 20, Oct 11, Nov 2 - $2100
Single Supplement (sole use of tent) $100
Options:
9 Day Tour Fly / Drive. This itinerary is a reverse itinerary of the 9 Day Drive / Fly.
10 Day Tour – 2 Nights at Twin Falls
Itinerary:
Day 1 Cairns to Cooktown: After pickups around 07:00am we travel the scenic coastline past Port Douglas and Mossman to reach the Daintree - Cape Tribulation National Park area. If whether permits we tackle the steep Bloomfield Track and cross the Bloomfield River then into the dense mountainous rainforests of Cedar Bay (wet conditions dictate use of the inland road). A short visit to the historical Lion's Den Pub, we view the Black Mountain area then on to historical Cooktown. We visit Grassy Hill and some of the town's landmarks. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 2 Cooktown to Normanby River: Today we travel via Lakeland Downs to Quinkan country and view ancient Aboriginal rock art. We stop in Laura for a cool drink before continuing on to historical Old Laura Homestead. Next is new Laura Ranger Station on our way through Lakefield National Park with its tremendous wildlife, ibis, bustards, jabirus, brolgas, pigs, crocodiles etc. camping at Normanby River. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 3 Normanby River to Coen: We travel through the entire length of this 1.6 million acre National Park stopping at water holes with an abundance of wildlife eventually arriving at Musgrave for a short break before heading on to camp at Coen. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 4 Coen to Weipa: We depart early and arrive around lunchtime at Weipa. Here is a chance to do some washing and a little shopping or an optional afternoon fishing trip is available. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 5 Weipa to Wenlock River: A bauxite mine and town tour is recommended in the morning (own expense) then we head north east and camp on the Wenlock River. (Bush Toilet and Swim).
Day 6 Wenlock River to Twin Falls: Today see the unbelievable Gunshot Creek Crossing as we drive through the spectacular Heathland Reserve, arriving at Twin Falls to camp. Here we hike, swing, relax and enjoy the unbelievably beautiful series of waterfalls including the Elliot, Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Pit Toilet and Swim)
Day 7 Twin Falls to Cape York: Today we traverse a little more of the old Telegraph Track, crossing the Jardine River by ferry then travelling on to our base camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 8: There is an option (own expense) today of a cruise to Thursday Island and a comprehensive bus tour of the island's attractions. Other options are fishing, the joy flight over Torres Strait or just relax on the palm fringed beaches. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 9 Cape York to Cairns: After a sleep in, we drive to the top of Australia and enjoy an exciting walk to the actual tip. After celebrations and photographs we visit Somerset and other historic areas before travelling to Bamaga to catch our afternoon flight back to Cairns arriving approximately 06:00pm.
Reverse Itinerary
The Fly north Drive south (Fly/Drive) itinerary is almost identical to that above, i.e. Day 1 transposes to Day 9. All highlights and points of interest remain unaltered. We drive you to your 7:00am flight from Cairns to Bamaga Airport on Day 1.
The Tour
We use 4WD vehicles, maximum 13 passengers, custom-built for passenger comfort and to withstand the ruggedness required in the areas that we operate. We have fully equipped camping trailers and our vehicles have air-conditioning, first aid kits, VHF, flying doctor radios, satellite phones and all seats are forward facing with seatbelts.
