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A relaxed and exciting holiday combination. An overland wilderness expedition, with the additional perspective of a spectacular flight, and the comfort and amenity of overnight accommodation. Your flight from Bamaga to Cairns will provide a unique aerial overview of this vast wilderness, its huge rivers, remote communities and deserted coastline. Appreciate and experience the rich geology and the unique flora and fauna as you travel overland from Cairns to Cape York. Our overnight stays quite often reflect the unique nature of the sparsely inhabited regions in which we travel. Forest shrouded resorts and lodges; hotels and motels to “No Frill” cattle station cabins and cabin tent accommodation along the track where no alternatives exist. All are clean and comfortable, the hospitality genuine, open and friendly, and the cuisine generous and appetising. 240V Electricity at station accommodation is generally not available between 10pm & 7am.

• Cape Tribulation
• Daintree National Park
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Weipa
• Moreton Station
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Punsand Bay (3 nights)
• Thursday Island
• Cape York to Cairns Scenic Flight

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

DAY 1 CAIRNS - DAINTREE RAINFOREST - COOKTOWN (LD)

After picking you up at your Cairns accommodation we travel via the beautiful coastal road until we cross the Daintree River and enter the majestic expanse of the World Heritage listed Daintree/Cape Tribulation Rainforest. Over the jungle shrouded slopes of the controversial Bloomfield track to Cooktown. Perhaps a chance to shop for souvenirs in original colonial era shops. Overnight accommodation is at the Seaview Motel with ensuite facilities.

Assured of a unique place in the rich fabric of Australian history, Cooktown provides a visit of interest and excitement. Visit Cooks landing place, Grassy Hill Lookout and the century old cemetery. Mid morning we travel via Battle Camp Ranges and Old Laura Station to Lakefield National Park. An opportunity to safely view crocodiles in their natural habitat. Experience living outback history as we approach Musgrave pioneer telegraph station, which is over 100 years old. Overnight accommodation is Musgrave station which has share bathroom facilities.

DAY 3 COEN - ARCHER RIVER - WEIPA (BLD)

Via historic Coen we travel North by West through Mungkan Kaanju National Park and across Piccaninny Plains and boundless Savannah to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A veritable "Oasis in the wilderness" and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier. Overnight accommodation at the Heritage Resort with ensuite facilities.

In the cool of early morning, a fascinating Weipa Mine Tour (own cost). A veritable "Oasis in the Wilderness" and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier. South by East through huge cattle runs to arrive at the Wenlock River. Time for a guided nature walk on established trails along this lightly forested waterway. Overnight accommodation at Moreton Station in Cabin Tent with shared bathroom facilities (Cabin Tents are fully screened tents with two single beds, linen, lights, hot showers, flushing toilets and covered outdoor dining area).

DAY 5 FRUITBAT FALLS - JARDINE RIVER - PUNSAND BAY (BLD)

Civilisation far behind and we are really in four wheel drive country as we traverse rushing streams, rocky crossings and the ever changing wilderness landscape of zamias and eucalyptus forests to reach todays lunch destination, the picturesque Fruitbat Falls on the Elliot River. Time to swim and explore or photograph the enchanting rock pools, and waterfall of this unique spot. This afternoon we cross the Jardine River, followed by a short visit to Bamaga Aboriginal and Islander settlement. The next 3 nights accommodation are at Punsand Bay Private Reserve in Permanent Tent that have ensuite facilities.

Early morning cruise through the islands of the Torres Strait to legendary "T.I." once homeport of the romantic pearl diver fleet, now "Capital" of the scattered islander communities between Australia and New Guinea. Ample time for sightseeing, souvenir shopping, perhaps a conducted bus tour (own cost, as is lunch).

DAY 7 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)

A day of interest and outdoor enjoyment. An early morning walk to "The Tip" the most northerly point of our continent. A tour to Albany Passage with a visit to historic Somerset (road conditions permitting), the once mooted "Singapore of the Pacific"

A leisurely morning, before a transfer to Bamaga Airport for your return flight to Cairns. Your tour ends with a drop off at your Cairns accommodation.