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12 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI 2009 (Sea/Drive)

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hann River
• Archer River
• Cape York
• Twin Falls
• Weipa
• Coen
• Cooktown
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Bramwell Station
• Horn and Thursday Islands
• Lakefield National Park
• Daintree
• Cruise the Great Barrier Reef

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Toilets, S = Showers, L = Laundry, Bc = Bush Camp

DAY 1 CAIRNS - "TRINITY BAY" (LD)

Accommodation pick up and boarding of TRINITY BAY, watch the final loading of fuel, building materials and supplies on to the vessel. Then relax and enjoy cruising out of Cairns Harbour and heading north carrying all the requirements for the remote communities.

DAY 2 GREAT BARRIER REEF (BLD)

Enjoying the views throughout the day and company of the crew of this working vessel.

DAY 3 HORN & THURSDAY ISLANDS (BLD)

Relax as the crew unload cargo at both Horn and Thursday Island, time permitting take in the island sights.

DAY 4 MV TRINITY BAY TO LOYALTY BEACH / CAPE YORK (BLD)

Disembark this morning whilst watching again the unloading of this precious cargo for not only the locals but with food for your safari tour. You will be collected at the Seisia wharf then relax at the Cape York base camp at Loyalty Beach. (Toilets and Showers)

DAY 5 CAPE YORK (BLD)

Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the Cape York Peninsular, pass through dense rainforest and strolling along deserted beaches on the way to the top.

DAY 6 CAPE YORK - TWIN FALLS (BLD)

We travel via Bamaga and ferry the Jardine River. After traversing the old Telegraph Track we arrive at Twin Falls. Here we hike, swim, relax and enjoy the unbelievably spectacular series of waterfalls including the Elliott, Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Toilet & Swim)

DAY 7 TWIN FALLS - BRAMWELL CATTLE STATION (BLD)

The unusual countryside of Heathland Reserve with its low scrub and contrasting termite mounds feature as we make our way to Bramwell Cattle Station and the true bush hospitality of the redoubtable Wendy, owner of this 520 square mile property. (Toilet & Shower)

DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION - WEIPA (BLD)

We depart early, drive good roads and arrive around lunch time at Weipa. This afternoon there is ample time to shop, or catch up on some chores, fishing, town and lifestyle tours including the mining areas are also available as an option. (Toilets & Showers)

DAY 9 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

Visit the Peninsula Quarantine station and Coen on route to our camp at Musgrave Station.

DAY 10 MUSGRAVE STATION - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

We travel south until Musgrave then turn east and start experiencing Lakefield National Park with its tremendous wildlife such as, Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs and Crocodiles. Camp overnight by the Normanby River within this National Park. ( Toilet & Showers)

DAY 11 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BL)

We explore more of the Park area passing New Laura Ranger Station and visit the historic Old Laura Homestead then drive the corrugated Battlecamp Road and drop down to fertile farming country and arrive in Cooktown. A pleasant break from camp cooking as we all dine out this evening. (Toilets & Showers)

DAY 12 COOKTOWN - CAIRNS (BLD)

View Cooktown from Grassy Hill, then onto the Black Mountains and stop by at the Lions Den Pub. If track conditions permit venture onto the notorious Bloomfield track visiting Bloomfield falls and Cape Tribulation before returning to Cairns in the late afternoon

12 DAY CAPE YORK SEA/DRIVE CAMPING SAFARI

DEPARTURE DATES 2009

 
August 7,28

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT HIRE:
Pillow BYO or purchase in Cairns
Stretcher Bed $50 per tour

SEA LEG:
Uses the cargo vessel M.V. TRINITY BAY.
The vessel offers twin share cabins
with share bathroom facilities