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, 29; Nov 10, 24
Returning Cairns
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Retail Rates |
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Adult (Twin Share) |
AU$3,495.00 |
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Adult (Sole Use) |
AU$3,995.00 |
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Child (7-14) |
AU$3,395.00 |
Includes:
- Air conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Small personal group (max. 13)
- Accommodation
- Meals (except drinks)
The Tour
Day 1 First the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest at Daintree
and the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). After lunch the visit
to the quaint Lion's Den Hotel and eerie Black Mountain on the way to historic
Cooktown. Walk where Captain Cook walked, visit the James Cook Museum (optional)
and enjoy the spectacular views, atop Grassy Hill. Overnight to Cooktown's River
of Gold hotel.
Day 2 Climb a sandstone escarpment at Split Rock (reasonable fitness
and suitable footwear required) to view Aboriginal "Quinkan" rock
art before lunch at Laura's Quinkan Hotel. A refreshment stop that Musgrave,
the century old Telegraph Station, then over the Great Dividing Range to the
old gold mining town of Coen and its Homestead Guesthouse.
Day 3 Today we travel to the west coast of Cape York Peninsula to visit
Weipa. Here we will tour it's fascinating mine where bauxite is recovered from
the world's largest known deposit of this ore. Overnight and Heritage Resort
or the Albatross Hotel.
Day 4 An early start today to enjoy 4WD adventure through Cape York's
unique wilderness of gigantic termite mounds, crystal clear creeks, carnivorous
pitcher plants and prehistoric cycads. Lunch at picturesque Fruit Bat Falls,
a great chance to swim in its pristine spring-fed waters. Across the mighty
Jardine River and onto the Pajinka Wilderness Lodge, on the tropical shores
of Torres Strait.
Day 5 Visit Somerset today where you can ponder the past, our explorers,
pioneers and the Cape's traditional owners. Later, an emotional walk to the
very top of Australia, Cape York!
Day 6 Cruise to Thursday Island, go fishing (both optional) or simply
relax by the pool or at tropical Frangipani Beach with a good book. Pajinka
tonight.
Day 7 A relaxed morning at Pajinka. Later, transfer to Resort Bamaga
where your guide will bid you farewell. Stroll or enjoy a swim before dinner
on your last night at the top of Australia.
Day 8 This morning transfer to Seisia to board MV Trinity Bay and begin
your exciting voyage through the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns.
Day 9 Tropical islands, reefs and cays en route, including Restoration
Island, named by Captain Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame. Transfer cargo
at the remote Aboriginal community of Lockhart River then continue south.
Day 10 The Daintree rainforest coast this morning before cruising to
Cairns by mid-afternoon ending a great adventure in Australia's far north. Tour
terminates at Cairns Trinity Wharf.