Camping Safaris
09 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$2665 H
10 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$2730 H
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3250 A 12 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$2550 O
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3025 H
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$2895 O
12 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3250 A
13 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3350 A
14 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3095 O
14 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3280 H
14 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3095 O
Accommodated Safaris
09 Day Drive/Sea Accommodated Safari...$3445 H
10 Day Sea/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3580 H
10 Day Drive/Sea Accommodated Safari...$3495 O
10 Day Sea/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3495 O
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10 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI
2009 (Sea/Drive) |
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HIGHLIGHTS: |
• Travel on a local Cargo Vessel
• M.V. TRINITY BAY • Great Barrier Reef
• Thursday Island
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Weipa
• Cooktown
Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Toilets, S = Showers, L = Laundry, Bc = Bush Camp
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DAY 1 CAIRNS - M.V. TRINITY BAY (D)
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Welcome aboard! The friendly crew will welcome you aboard the cargo vessel M.V. TRINITY BAY and help you
to settle in for your trip up the East Coast of Cape York, taking in the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical
coastline. Great views, good food and friendly company will make an excellent start to your adventure.
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DAY 2 GREAT BARRIER REEF - MARINE NATIONAL PARKS (BLD) |
A fascinating and relaxing sea passage following the Great Barrier Reef and isolated coast line in the footsteps of
Captain Cook.
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DAY 3 SEISIA (BD) |
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This morning we cruise through the Island studded Straits to Seisia where you will be met by your driver/guide who
will take you to your campsite. Having familiarized your selves with the camp the rest of the afternoon is yours, maybe
a spot of fishing or a stroll along the beach. (STL)
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DAY 4 THURSDAY ISLAND - CAPE YORK (BD) |
An early morning departure, as we cruise through the Torres Straits to explore our northern community Thursday
Island. Enjoy an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home of the romantic pearl
lugger fleet. Late afternoon the ferry returns to Seisia.
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DAY 5 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET(BLD) |
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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.
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DAY 6 CAPE YORK - FRUIT BAT FALLS - BRAMWELL 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 a ‘true blue, aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
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DAY 7 BRAMWELL - WEIPA (BD) |
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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).
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DAY 8 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (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 the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station.
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DAY 9 MUSGRAVE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD) |
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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. Overnight accommodation at Cooktown.
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DAY 10 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL) |
The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, we make our way south passing the
mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track we
see where the 'rainforest meets the reef' at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendor of a World Heritage listed
rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your safari. Arriving late afternoon in
Cairns, where you will be taken to your accommodation.
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10 DAY CAPE YORK SEA/DRIVE CAMPING SAFARI IN PRE-ERECTED TENTS
TWIN SHARE ......................................$2,730
SINGLE PERSON (land only) an extra $70
TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
2 nights boat accommodation
7 nights camping
Tent & foam mattress
Cairns to Cape York boat costs
TOUR CODE H10SDC
| DEPARTURE DATES 2009
May 15,29
June 12,26
July 10,24
August 7,21
September 4,18
October 2,16
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT HIRE:
Sleeping Bag $15 per trip
Pillow $5 per trip
Sheet $5 per trip
Stretcher Bed $42 per trip
SEA LEG:
Uses the cargo vessel M.V. TRINITY BAY.
The vessel offers twin share cabins with share bathroom facilities
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Accommodated Safaris
09 Day Drive/Sea Accommodated Safari...$3445 H
10 Day Sea/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3580 H
10 Day Drive/Sea Accommodated Safari...$3495 O
10 Day Sea/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3495 O
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Camping Safaris
09 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$2665 H
10 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$2730 H
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3250 A 12 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$2550 O
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3025 H
12 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$2895 O
12 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3250 A
13 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3350 A
14 Day Sea/Drive Camping Safari...$3095 O
14 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3280 H
14 Day Drive/Sea Camping Safari...$3095 O
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