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9 DAY CAPE YORK ACCOMMODATED SAFARI (Drive/Sea)

For the most comfortable tour to Cape York you cannot go past this one. With a very smooth 4wd, some of the nicest accommodation in "The Cape", campfire cooked meals and a great trip on the boat, your 9 day 4wd tour to "The Tip" of Australia will defiantly be one to remember!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Daintree National Park
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Hotel
• Black Mountain
• Cooktown
• Old Laura Homestead
• Lakefield National Park
• Old Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Coen
• Archer River
• Weipa
• Bramwell Station
• The Old Telegraph Track
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Seisia
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Somerset
• Lockerbie Scrub
• M.V. TRINITY BAY Cargo boat from Cape York to Cairns

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner


LAST MINUTE SPECIALS

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 – COOKTOWN (LD)


After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks, your adventure begins. Traveling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lion's Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Cooktown with share bathroom facilities.

 

 
 

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - MUSGRAVE (BLD)


Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park. 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. The afternoon finds us arriving at the old Musgrave telegraph station, with share bathroom facilities.

 

DAY 3 MUSGRAVE - COEN - ARCHER RIVER - WEIPA (BLD)


After a leisurely morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Tonight's accommodation is at the Heritage Resort with ensuite facilities.

 

DAY 4 WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER - BRAMWELL STATION (BD)


This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch, we head for our overnight stay at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station, which has share bathroom facilities.

 

DAY 5 BRAMWELL - FRUIT BAT FALLS - CAPE YORK (BLD)


After an early start, we head north traveling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. Your accommodation is at the Seisia Holiday Park which has ensuite facilities.

 

DAY 6 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (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 completes your day before returning to your accommodation at the Seisia Holiday Park.

 

DAY 7 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)


Today you'll board the cargo vessel M.V. TRINITY BAY for your sea voyage back to Cairns. Having watched her disgorge her cargo of essential supplies at the Seisia wharf you'll board and cruise your way out to the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef


DAY 8 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)


Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

 

DAY 9 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (B)


Arriving at Trinity Wharf (anytime between 9.00am and 5.00pm depending on cargo logistics) in the Cairns CBD you'll disembark and bid farewell to what we are sure will have been the trip of a lifetime.
Please note you will need to pay for your own transport from Trinity Wharf in the Cairns CBD back to your accommodation after the boat docks. A taxi will cost approximately $20 and take less than 10 minutes from Trinity Wharf to most of Cairns accommodation properties.


Prices for 2010
Multi Share 3-4 Berth Boat Cabin $3485
Single Land Accommodation Supplement $725
Prices for 2011
Multi Share 3-4 Berth Boat Cabin $3675

TOUR CODE H9DSA
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 2 nights boat accommodation
  • 6 nights land accommodation
  • Cape York to Cairns boat costs
  • Pick up at your Cairns CBD Accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks
EXTRA:
  • After tour transfer from Trinity Wharf

DEPARTURES IN 2010

  • May 11, 25
  • June 8, 22
  • July 6, 20
  • August 3, 17, 31
  • September 14, 28
  • October 12

DEPARTURES IN 2011

  • May 10, 24
  • June 7, 21
  • July 5, 19
  • August 2, 16, 30
  • September 13, 27
  • October 11

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
  • Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
Accommodated Safaris

Tour20102011
09 day drive/sea accommodated      $3485 $3675
10 day sea/drive accommodated      $3625 $3745
10 day drive/sea accommodated      $3650 $0
10 day sea/drive accommodated      $3650 $0

Camping Safaris

Tour20102011
09 day drive/sea camping      $2759
10 day sea/drive camping      $2825
12 day sea/drive camping      $2950 $3300
12 day drive/sea camping      $2680 $0
12 day sea/drive camping      $3125 $3125
12 day sea/drive camping      $3050 $0
12 day drive/sea camping      $3050 $3300
14 day drive/sea camping      $3250 $0
14 day sea/drive camping      $2850 $0
14 day drive/sea camping      $3335 $3595

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