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9 DAY CAPE YORK ACCOMMODATED SAFARI (Fly/Drive)

If you are looking for the ultimate luxury on the way to Cape York, then this 9 day 4wd tour is perfect for you! The vehicle is fitted with large windows to enhanse your viewing and extra soft suspension for a smooth ride, plus your accommodation is some of the best in "The Cape" with restaurant cooked meals topping off the list of features of this safari. We guarantee you 9 days of the best "Tip" touring in Australia!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cairns to Cape York Scenic Flight
• Horn Island (Bus Tour Included)
• Thursday Island (Bus Tour Included)
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Bramwell Cattle Station
• Weipa
• Lotus Bird Lodge
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Pub
• Cape Tribulation
• Daintree National Park
• Hartleys Crocodile Park

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 - HORN ISLAND (LD)


After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks, you will transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Cape York. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. This day includes a tour of Horn Island, entry to the WW II Museum. You will stay the night at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort at Horn Island (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 2 HORN ISLAND - THURSDAY ISLAND - CAPE YORK (BD)


On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to the Bamaga Resort, our accommodation for the next 2 nights (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 3 CAPE YORK (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 (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 4 CAPE YORK - FRUIT BAT FALLS - BRAMWELL CATTLE STATION (BLD)


Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to our accommodation, a "true blue aussie" cattle station, Bramwell Cattle Station (share facilities).

 

DAY 5 BRAMWELL STATION - WEIPA (BLD)


A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight stop at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). Accommodation is at the Heritage Resort (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 6 WEIPA - LOTUS BIRD LODGE (BLD)


We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our accommodation, Lotus Bird Lodge, set amongst shady eucalypts along the inner bank of a large horseshoe shaped billabong. The local environment ranges from open eucalypt woodland and gallery forests to grassy plains, marshlands, creeks and lagoons, providing the ideal habitat for over 200 species of birds (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 7 LOTUS BIRD LODGE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)


After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we traverse the entire length of Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Travelling southwards, we continue on to Old Laura Homestead and then cross the Battle Camp Range. This afternoon we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown, Captain Cooks Landing and the Grassy Hill Lookout. Accommodation at the Sovereign Resort in Cooktown (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 8 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION (BLD)


We make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.. At Cape Tribulation, where Captain Cooks troubles began, we will enjoy a rainforest walk. Our accommodation tonight is at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge (ensuite facilities).


DAY 9 CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)


After a leisurely morning, we spend time exploring the wonders of Cape Tribulation, before crossing the Daintree River to begin the last leg of our journey home. Travelling south along the Marlin Coast, we stop off at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures. Here you will enjoy an informative introduction to the flora and fauna, you may have encountered in the Cape. A scenic drive along the Captain Cook Highway is a perfect way to complete your Cape York Adventure. Your tour ends with a drop off at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks.

Prices for 2010
Twin Share $4045
Single $4770
Discount if travelling in Sep, Oct $200

TOUR CODE H9FDA
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Return Cairns Accommodation Transfers
  • Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 7 nights ensuite accommodation
  • 1 night shared bathroom accommodation
  • Cairns to Cape York (Horn Island) airfare
  • Horn Island Bus Tour
  • Horn Island Museum
  • Horn Island Ferry
  • Thursday Island Bus Tour
  • Thursday Island Ferry

DEPARTURES IN 2010

  • June 1, 18
  • July 7, 26
  • August 15
  • September 1, 22
  • October 8
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
  • Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
Accommodated Safaris

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07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2695 $3099
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2695 $3099
07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2995 $3095
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2995 $3095
07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2679
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2679
08 day fly/drive accommodated      $3500 $0
08 day drive/fly accommodated      $3500 $0
09 day fly/drive accommodated      $4045
09 day drive/fly accommodated      $4045

Camping Safaris

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05 day fly/drive camping      $1495 $1595
07 day drive/fly camping      $2049 $0
07 day fly/drive camping      $2049 $0
07 day drive/fly camping      $2049 $2149
07 day fly/drive camping      $2049 $2149
07 day drive/fly camping      $1945 $1995
07 day fly/drive camping      $2100 $2100
09 day fly/drive camping      $2350 $2450
09 day fly/drive camping      $2300 $2500
10 day drive/fly camping      $2400 $2450
10 day drive/fly camping      $2195 $0
10 day fly/drive camping      $2550 $0
10 day fly/drive camping      $2550 $2600
12 day drive/fly camping      $2870 $0
12 day fly/drive camping      $2670 $0
12 day drive/fly camping      $2850 $2950

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