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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13 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI
2009 (Sea/Drive)
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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• Cargo Vessel sea trip
• The Top Of Australia - CAPE YORK!
• Twin Falls
• Loyalty Beach
• Coen & Musgrave
• Lakefield National Park
• Historic Cooktown
• Black Mountain & The Lions Den
• Bloomfield Track & Cape Tribulation
Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Toilets, S = Showers, L = Laundry, Bc = Bush Camp
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DAY 1 TO DAY
2 MV TRINITY BAY voyage to Seisia, Cape York |
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We will meet at your Cairns accommodation before boarding the coastal freighter M.V. 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 as the ship freights vital supplies so necessary to our remote communities. Enjoy the
balmy, tropical, azure seas as the ship meanders through the Great Barrier Reef.
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DAY 3
Seisia - Loyalty Beach (BLD) |
Disembark this morning as the ship unloads her precious cargo. You will be met at the Seisia wharf and
introduced to other passengers already on tour after a little sightseeing we arrive at our splendid base camp at
Loyalty Beach overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets and Showers)
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DAY 4
Seisia - Cape York (BLD) |
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Celebrations today at the very point of Cape York Peninsula. Cameras clicking and smiling happy people as
memories are in the making at one of the most superb vistas in Australia. Again we return to camp at Loyalty
beach base overlooking Torres Strait and the Arafura Sea. (Toilets and Showers)
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DAY 5
Thursday Island (BD) |
Today you have the option of a day tour to Thursday Island and Horn Island at your own expense. Experience
the different Islander culture, a more laid back and relaxed lifestyle, the envy of many city dwellers. Other
options are wharf fishing or just exploring and relaxing around camp. (Toilets and Showers)
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DAY 6 TO
DAY 7 Cape York - Twin Falls (BLD) |
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We leave Loyalty Beach, travel through Bamaga and ferry the Jardine River. Rough corrugated roads lead us
to Twin Falls, a spectacular jewel in the crown of the peninsula where we hike, swim, relax and enjoy the
enchanting series of waterfalls on the Elliott River, including Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Toilet & Swim)
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DAY 8
Twin Falls - Bramwell Cattle Station (BLD) |
The unusual landscapes and vistas of Heathland Reserve with low scrub vegetation contrasting with monster
termite mounds take us to dense rainforests. We veer off the main route and drive to picturesque Captain Billy
Landing on the east coast. This evening we camp at Bramwell Station and delight in the legendary country
hospitality of Wendy the property owner and hostess. (Toilet & Swim)
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DAY 9
Bramwell Station - Weipa (BD) |
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We depart early, drive better roads and arrive in Weipa around lunch. This afternoon there is ample time to
shop, or catch up on some chores, fishing is also an option (own expense) for passengers who pre-booked
fishing before our tour departure date. (Toilets & Showers)
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DAY 10
Weipa - Coen (BLD) |
A town and lifestyle tour is including the mining operation is available this morning at own expense, then we
continue our journey camping overnight in Coen River. A chance to meet the locale in the exchange hotel this
evening. (Toilets & Showers)
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DAY 11
Coen - Lakefield National Park (BLD) |
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We travel south until Musgrave then turn east and start experiencing Lakefield National Park with its abundant
wildlife such as, Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs and Crocodiles. Camp overnight by the Normanby River
within this National Park. ( Toilet & Cool Showers)
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DAY 12
Lakefield - Cooktown (BL) |
We explore more of the Park area passing New Laura Ranger Station and visit the historic Old Laura
Homestead, before crossing the Battlecamp range steeped in chequered records of good and evil. We arriving
in Cooktown and dine out tonight, a welcome break from camp cooking. (Toilets & Showers)
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DAY 13
Cooktown - Cairns (BL) |
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After visiting Grassy Hill and viewing some of the towns landmarks we visit the notorious Black Mountain area
and historic Lions Den Pub. If weather permits we venture into the dense mountainous rainforest of Cedar Bay
and Cape Tribulation National Park, cross the Bloomfield River and tackle the steep Bloomfield Track. We visit
Cape Tribulation itself, onto the Daintree Ferry and arrive in Cairns at approx. 6.00pm.
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13 DAY CAPE YORK SEA/DRIVE CAMPING SAFARI
TWIN SHARE ......................................$3,350
SINGLE PERSON (land only) an extra $110
TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Air-conditioned 7-14 seat 4WD vehicle
10 nights camping
2 nights boat accommodation
Tent & air mattress
Sleeping Bag
Cairns to Cape York boat costs
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TOUR CODE AWE13SD
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DEPARTURE DATES 2009
June: 5
July: 10
August: 14
September: 18
October: 23
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
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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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