Cape York Tours:

one of Australia's last great wilderness regions, extends 1000 kilometres north of Cairns, Queensland. This vast, remote region is the approximate size of our State of Victoria or of England, Scotland and Wales combined, covering some 115,000 square kilometres.

There's a magic here, spun by its vastness and amazing variety. You'll see animals of the Australian bush in a habitat of crystal clear spring fed creeks and waterfalls, huge termite mounds and carnivorous plants. And you'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

If you have a sense of adventure, a desire to stand at the top end of Australia and enjoy a "Journey" rather than just a holiday then we certainly feel that one of the three types of tours listed below will fulfill all your needs!
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Drive/Drive Cape York Tour
These tours last from 13-16 days and cover all the areas of The Cape from Weipa on the West coast through to the stunning Chili Beach on the East coast of Cape York. All the Drive/Drive tours visit Lakefield National Park which is well know for it bird and animal life. You will also have ample time to explore Thursday and Horn Islands in the Torres Straits. Camping in tents and Campfire Cooked meals add to the overall experience of making your journey to "The Tip" of Australia.
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Why not combine a 4WD safari with a sea journey on a real life working Cargo Boat. The MV Trinity Bay is 81 meters long, has 16 cabins and serves up amazing meals whilst en route! These tours operate between 9-14 days and the 4WD land leg accommodation can be your choice of camping in tents with campfire cooked meals or motel accommodation with restaurant/cafe meals. Either way you will get to experience two types of transport methods in one holiday.
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Don't forget to take you camera onto the low level flight between Cairns and "The Tip" as the scenery of the Great Barrier Reef is spectacular! The duration of these tours lasts from 5-12 days and again the options for sleeping are your choice of camping in tents with delicious camp fire cooked meals or motel/cabins with meals at restaurants and cafes. The longer of these tours will take in both the West and East coasts of The Cape plus most tours allow time for exploring Thursday & Horn Islands.
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LAST MINUTE SPECIALS FOR MAY 2012 CAPE YORK TOURS, BOOK NOW AND SAVE $$$ ON MAY DEPARTURES!

Some of the May departing tours have scattered seats still left on them and we are offering a discount to fill these last few seats. You will save between $350 and $1360 per couple.

Departing May 13 on a 10 day Fly/Drive Camping tour. Save $510 per couple Click here
Departing May 19 on a 7 day Fly/Drive Camping tour. Save $350 per couple Click here
Departing May 19 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $470 per couple Click here
Departing May 21 on a 12 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1300 per couple Click here
Departing May 27 on a 10 day Fly/Drive Camping tour. Save $510 per couple Click here
Departing May 28 on a 7 day Fly/Drive Camping tour. Save $948 per couple Click here
Departing June 2 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1140 per couple Click here
Departing June 23 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1140 per couple Click here
Departing June 23 on a 12 day Drive/Sea Camping tour. Save $1360 per couple Click here
Departing July 21 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1140 per couple Click here
Departing Sept 1 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1140 per couple Click here
Departing Oct 6 on a 10 day Drive/Fly Camping tour. Save $1140 per couple Click here

SEATS ARE LIMITED SO BOOK SOON TO SECURE A PLACE

A region of diverse landscapes and true wilderness it is an adventure and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) recreational Mecca for many Australians and international visitors who visit the Cape each "Dry Season", between May and December.

Many of its 20,500 (approximately) inhabitants of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians rely on the annual migration of tourists to supplement the Peninsula's mining, fishing and pastoral industries which are the basis of its relatively small economy.

Ecologically, the region is very important, supporting a diverse range of environments from tropical rainforest, open forest, savannah grassland and heath communities in a region that remains relatively unaffected by our industrialised society. Many National Parks protect these natural assets, the most notable being Lakefield and Jardine National Parks along with the famous World Heritage listed Wet Tropics a short distance from Cairns.

The region's indigenous history is a combination of the rich cultures of the Australian Aborigine and Torres Strait Islander. A visit to Split Rock, near Laura, to view ancient rock art is a highlight of the area.

Known as "Quinkan" rock art, there are literally hundreds of galleries hidden in the sandstone escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. The collection is held to be one of the largest bodies of primitive art in the world which depict the activities and culture of the Australian Aborigine in bygone years.

The most well known visitor was Captain Cook in 1770 when he repaired his ship "Endeavour" where Cooktown now stands. Later, significant influences began with Kennedy's 1848 expedition to be followed by the Jardine family who established the outpost of Somerset in the 1860's.

However, it was the discovery of gold at the Palmer River that brought significant population and the establishment of Cooktown in 1873. In the years that followed, the Cape York Telegraph, pastoralism, World War II, bauxite mining at Weipa and the emerging tourism industry have all added their intriguing stories to the region.

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