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14 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI (Drive/Sea)

The 14 day Cape York tour is the longest tour that combines the cargo boat and 4wd therefore giving you the chance to see all "The Tip" has to offer. Enjoy great food, great guides and some lovely company as you travel up and down the Cape York Peninsula.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Daintree National Park
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Hotel
• Black Mountain
• Cooktown
• Old Laura Homestead
• Lakefield National Park
• Old Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Coen
• Archer River
• Wenlock Gold Fields
• Iron Range National Park
• Chili Beach
• Portland Roads
• Weipa
• Wenlock River
• Bramwell Cattle Station
• The Old Telegraph Track
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Twin Falls
• Jardine River Ferry
• Seisia
• Thursday Island
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Somerset
• Lockerbie Scrub
• M.V. TRINITY BAY Cargo boat from Cape York to Cairns

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner


LAST MINUTE SPECIALS

Last minute bookings - Save $300 per person on a 13 day drive/drive camping trip, departing Sept 7. Click here to see this tour

Last minute bookings - Save $400 per person on a 7 day fly/drive camping trip, departing Sept 13. Contact us for more info on this trip

Last minute bookings - Save $400 per person on a 14 day drive/drive camping trip, departing Sept 14. Click here to see this tour

Last minute bookings - Save $550 per person on a 10 day fly/drive camping trip, departing Sept 18. Click here to see this tour

Last minute bookings - Save $400 per person on a 10 day drive/fly camping trip, departing Sept 25. Click here to see this tour

Last minute bookings - Save $500 per person on a 9 day fly/drive camping trip, departing Oct 4. Click here to see this tour

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)


After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks, your adventure begins. Traveling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lion's Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing, and the Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation tonight is in a budget motel in Cooktown with share bathroom facilities.

 

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK (BLD)


This morning we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown Museum (optional extra), Captain Cooks Landing, and Grassy Hill Lookout. Heading west into the outback, we stop at the Old Laura Homestead before making our way over the Battle Camp Range to our overnight camp in Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted).

 

DAY 3 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK – ARCHER RIVER (BLD)


Lakefield National Park, an amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations now a haven for the many birds and animals of this area. Lagoons, billabongs and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Stopping off at the historic Musgrave Telegraph Station and the frontier gold town of Coen. We camp tonight at the picturesque Archer River.

 

DAY 4 ARCHER RIVER – IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)


This morning we visit the old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town, showing relics of Cape York's history. After morning tea we make our way to the East Coast and the Iron Range National Park (The largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia) to find the Eclectus Parrot, the rare Palm Cockatoo cuscus, and green python. Overnight camp in Iron Range National Park (weather and road conditions permitting).

 

DAY 5 IRON RANGE – CHILI BEACH (BLD)


Today we will explore at our leisure, Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield (weather and road conditions permitted).

 

DAY 6 IRON RANGE - WEIPA (BLD)


After an early morning start we make our way back to the main road. We cross the picturesque Pascoe River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Our modern, well-equipped campsite is located close to the beach, enjoying splendid sunsets over the sea.

 

DAY 7 WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)


This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch we head for our overnight camp at a "True Blue Aussie" cattle station, Bramwell Station.

 

DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION - TWIN FALLS (BLD)


This morning we travel north stopping off at Fruitbat Falls, before arriving at "Twin Falls", our camp for the night. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting water falls and rock pools.


DAY 9 TWIN FALLS - CAPE YORK - SEISIA (BLD)


After exploring this spectacular region it is time for lunch, one last swim then northwards across the Jardine River ferry, through Bamaga and finally on to Seisia, Cape York, our permanent pre-erected base camp for the next 3 nights overlooking the Torres Straits.

 

DAY 10 THURSDAY ISLAND (BD)


An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you have the option to take a informative guided bus tour of the island (own expense) and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Ample time to explore the sites on the island, the Cultural Museum and souvenir shops, before you board your ferry to return to Seisia late afternoon.

 

DAY 11 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)


An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia, we then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. We have lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to base.

 

 
 

DAY 12 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)


Today you'll board the cargo vessel M.V. Trinity Bay for your sea voyage back to Cairns. Having watched her disgorge her cargo of essential supplies at the Seisia wharf you'll board and cruise your way out to the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

 

DAY 13 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)


Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

 

DAY 14 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (B)


Arriving at Trinity Wharf (anytime between 9.00am and 5.00pm depending on cargo logistics) in the Cairns CBD you'll disembark and bid farewell to what we are sure will have been the trip of a lifetime.
Please note you will need to pay for your own transport from Trinity Wharf in the Cairns CBD back to your accommodation after the boat docks. A taxi will cost approximately $20 and take less than 10 minutes from Trinity Wharf to most of Cairns accommodation properties.

Prices for 2010
Multi Share 3-4 Berth Boat Cabin $3335
Single Tent Supplement $70
Prices for 2011
Multi Share 3-4 Berth Boat Cabin $3595

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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 2 nights boat accommodation
  • 1 night budget motel accommodation
  • 10 nights camping
  • Tent & foam mattress
  • Cape York to Cairns boat costs
  • Thursday Island Ferry
  • Pick up at your Cairns CBD Accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks
EXTRA:
  • After tour transfer from Trinity Wharf

DEPARTURES IN 2010

  • June 9
  • July 8
  • August 5
  • September 2, 30

DEPARTURES IN 2011

  • June 9
  • August 18
  • September 8

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
  • Sleeping Bag $15 per trip
  • Pillow $5 per trip
  • Sheet $5 per trip
  • Stretcher Bed $60 per trip
  • Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
  • Thursday Island Bus Tour $30 per person
Accommodated Safaris

Tour20102011
09 day drive/sea accommodated      $3485 $3675
10 day sea/drive accommodated      $3625 $3745
10 day drive/sea accommodated      $3650 $0
10 day sea/drive accommodated      $3650 $0

Camping Safaris

Tour20102011
09 day drive/sea camping      $2759
10 day sea/drive camping      $2825
12 day sea/drive camping      $2950 $3300
12 day drive/sea camping      $2680 $0
12 day sea/drive camping      $3125 $3125
12 day sea/drive camping      $3050 $0
12 day drive/sea camping      $3050 $3300
14 day drive/sea camping      $3250 $0
14 day sea/drive camping      $2850 $0
14 day drive/sea camping      $3335 $3595

Cape York Tour & Great Barrier Reef Cruise


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