Destination Cape York
Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
2003 Departures Cairns May 26, June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sept
1, 15, 29; Oct 13, 27; Nov 10
Returning Cairns
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Retail Rates |
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Adult (Twin Share) |
AU$2,395.00 |
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Adult (Sole Use) |
AU$2,785.00 |
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Child (7-14) |
AU$2,295.00 |
Includes:
- Air conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Small personal group (max. 13)
- Accommodation
- Meals (except drinks)
The Tour
Day 1 First the World Heritage Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation,
then the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track, weather permitting, a visit to the unique
Lion's Den Hotel and eerie Black Mountain all on the way to our first camp site
near historic Cooktown.
Day 2 Walk where Captain Cook walked, and relive the Palmer River goldrush
days as you stroll through Cooktown. Climb Laura's sandstone escarpment at Split
Rock (reasonable fitness and suitable footwear required) to view Aboriginal
"Quinkan" rock art before making camp in the Lakefield National Park.
Day 3 Waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife
in Lakefield National Park this morning. Visit the historic Telegraph Station
of Musgrave before a refreshing ale at Coen's famous Exchange Hotel. Camp at
Archer River tonight.
Day 4 4WD action and adventure on Cape York's rugged Telegraph Track.
Cross rivers and creeks, swim and relax, and see prehistoric palms, giant termite
mounds and carnivorous plants. Camp in the wilderness at day's end then dine
by the campfire's light in the company of millions of stars.
Day 5 You'll be enchanted by the magic of Indian Head Falls - swimming
here, in pristine pools landscaped by nature, will be a lifelong memory. Onward
across the mighty Jardine River to our beachfront camp site on the tropical
shores of Torres Strait. Here we stay for three balmy nights.
Day 6 A tropical cruise to Thursday Island or fish with a professional
guide (both optional). Alternatively, take your bird book and binoculars for
a bush walk or relax at the beach with a good book.
Day 7 At Somerset we journey into the past with our explorers, pioneers
and Cape York's original inhabitants. An emotional afternoon when we stand at
the very top of Australia - Cape York!
Day 8 Transfer to the Torres Strait Islander community of Seisia to board
MV Trinity Bay and begin your exciting voyage navigating through the Great Barrier
Reef to Cairns
Day 9 Deserted tropical islands, reefs and sand cays en route. Other
sites include Restoration Island, named by Captain Bligh, his first landfall
following the Mutiny on the Bounty. A short stop at Lockhart River to transfer
cargo at this remote Aboriginal community before continuing south.
Day 10 The Daintree Rainforest coast this morning before cruising past
Port Douglas arriving in Cairns mid-afternoon ending a great adventure in Australia's
far north. Tour terminates at Cairns Trinity Wharf.