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

• Hann River
• Archer River
• Cape York
• Two Days at Twin Falls
• Weipa
• Coen
• Cooktown
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Coast Cruise
• Thursday and Horn Islands
• Bramwell Station
• 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 - COOKTOWN (L)

After pick ups around 7.00am we travel the scenic coastline past Port Douglas and Mossman to reach the Daintree - Cape Tribulation National Park area. If weather permits we tackle the steep “Bloomfield Track" and cross the Bloomfield River then into the dense mountainous rainforests of Cedar Bay ( Wet conditions dictate use of the alternative ‘Inland" road). A short visit to the historic Lions Den Pub, we pause at Black Mountain then on to historic Cooktown. We visit Grassy Hill and visit some of the town’s landmarks. (Toilets & Showers)

Today we travel west via Battlecamp Road through escarpment country noted for gold rush pioneering hardships entwined with tales of infamy. We stop at Old Laura Homestead for a cool drink before continuing on our way through Lakefield National Park with its prolific wildlife including Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs and Crocodiles. This evening we camp in the National Park.

DAY 3 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

Leave the wonders of Lakefield behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterholes and creeks as you travel to Musgrave Station take the time out to look at the stations collection of old photos of the area. Tonight we camp at the station.(

Travel through the remote township of Coen and cross Archer River on your way the Gulf town of Weipa. Camping over night at Weipa

DAY 5 WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)

Join a tour of the Bauxite mine and town tour (optional, own expense), or relax around camp before heading for Australia’s Northern most cattle station Bramwell Station and our camp for the night.

Four wheel drive begins in earnest as we cross creeks, washouts and ditches. We travel through spectacular Heathland Reserve with its low scrub country and monster termite mounds to arrive at Twin Falls, the absolute jewel in our Cape York crown. Here we explore, swim, relax and enjoy the exquisitely beautiful series of waterfalls on the Elliot river including Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Toilet & Swim)

DAY 7 TWIN FALLS - LOYALTY BEACH BASE CAMP (BLD)

Today we traverse more rough roads and tracks, cross the Jardine River by old world cable ferry then travel on through the township of Bamaga to our picturesque base camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets & Showers)

There is an option today of a day tour to Thursday Island and also Horn Island - own expense, an excellent bus tour is available on the islands. For passengers who have pre-booked before the tour departure date the other option is a fishing trip (own cost), or alternatively, just relax on the beach near base camp. (Toilets and Showers)

DAY 9 CAPE YORK (BLD)

After a short sleep in, we drive to the top of Australia and enjoy the walk out to the very end of the peninsula. After celebrations and photographs we meander through other historical areas before returning to our camp overlooking the Torres Strait at Loyalty Beach.

Today it’s “all aboard" the working coastal freighter M.V. TRINITY BAY. Watch the final loading of vehicles and returning containers bound for Cairns. Relax and enjoy the voyage as the ship cruises away from Seisia Jetty and heads south through the azure tropical waters of the Coral Sea meandering through the Great Barrier Reef. transfers from the ship back to your Cairns accommodation are arranged to finish your holiday of a lifetime.

12 DAY CAPE YORK DRIVE/SEA CAMPING SAFARI

TWIN SHARE ......................................$3,250
SINGLE PERSON (land only) an extra $110

TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Air-conditioned 7-14 seat 4WD vehicle
8 nights camping
3 nights boat accommodation
Tent & air mattress
Sleeping bag
Cape York to Cairns boat costs

TOUR CODE AWE12DS

DEPARTURE DATES 2009

May 30
June 20
July 11
August 1,22

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