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13 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2795 W
14 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2950 A
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14 DAY CAPE YORK DRIVE/DRIVE SAFARI INCLUDES IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK  2009


The Largest Remaining Area Of Lowland Rainforest In Australia

 

HIGHLIGHTS:


• Hann River
• Archer River
• Cape York
• Two days at Twin Falls
• Weipa
• Coen
• Cooktown
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Split Rock Aboriginal Art Site
• Musgrave
• Cockatoo Creek
• Bramwell Station
• Lakefield National Park
• Daintree Rainforest
• Fruit Bat Falls

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

 

DAY 1 CAIRNS - HANN RIVER (LD)


We depart Cairns around 7.00am & travel through Mareeba, and the Palmer River area to Lakeland Downs. On to Quinkan country and view Aboriginal rock art. A brief stop at Laura then we set camp by the Hann River. (Toilets and showers)

 

DAY 2 HANN RIVER - ARCHER RIVER (BLD)


Our route takes us along the Development Road to historic Musgrave Telegraph Station, then through Coen and camp at the Archer River Roadhouse. (Toilets and showers)

 

DAY 3 ARCHER RIVER - BERTIE CREEK (BLD)


Today we drive the Telegraph Track where earnest four wheel driving begins. We cross many crystal clear creeks, traverse open woodland country, pass monster termite mounds and make camp by Bertie Creek with its beautiful rock pools. (Bush toilet & swim)

 

DAY 4 BERTIE CREEK - CAPE YORK (BLD)


Another exciting day crossing streams like Cockatoo and Sailor. We then ferry over the infamous Jardine River which is renowned for its crocodiles. We call at Bamaga briefly on our way to our base camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets & showers)

 

DAY 5 CAPE YORK (BLD)


Choose an optional tour day today (own expense),you might travel by inter island ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island or take a flight over the Torres Straits. Alternatively relax by the beach at Loyalty. (Toilets and showers)

 

DAY 6 CAPE YORK (BD)


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. (Toilets and showers)

 

DAY 7 CAPE YORK - TWIN FALLS (BLD)


This morning we head to Twin on the magnificent Elliot River after a brief stop in Bamaga. (Pit toilet and swim)

 

DAY 8 TWIN FALLS (BLD)


Relax, swim and explore spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot River and Twin Falls, a uniquely beautiful area and a very special part of Cape York. (Pit toilet and swim)

 

DAY 9 TWIN FALLS - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)


Travel through Heathlands Reserve and lunch at Captain Billy Landing. Overnight camp at Bramwell Station Australia’s Northern most cattle station.

 

DAY 10 BRAMWELL STATION - WEIPA (BLD)


We depart early, drive on good roads, arriving about lunchtime in Weipa. This afternoon relax with time to shop or catch up on chores, mine and town tours are also available as options. (Toilets & showers)

 

DAY 11 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)


We continue our journey south for the country atmosphere of Coen and make camp at Musgrave Station.

 

DAY 12 MUSGRAVE STATION - LAKEFIELD (BLD)


Over the Bamboo range, we pause at Musgrave then turn east and enter the vast expanses of Lakefield National Park, Bustards, Brolgas, Jabirus, water fowl are just some of the 200 odd species that inhabit this park. We may also see Pigs, Crocodiles or Dingoes. Our camp is by the Normanby River within this national park. (Toilets & showers)

 

DAY 13 LAKEFIELD - COOKTOWN (BL)


See historic old Laura Homestead, which has been restored and now conveys some of the hardships endured by our pioneers. We arrive at Cooktown in time to visit the James Cook Historical Museum at own expense. Overnight at the Tropical Breeze campground. This evening we dine out (optional) a break from camp cooking. (Toilets & showers)

 

DAY 14 COOKTOWN - CAIRNS (BL)


After visiting Grassy Hill, the mysterious Black Mountain is our next stop. See the Lions Den Pub, then if weather permits, we venture onto the notorius "Bloomfield Track" visiting Bloomfield Falls and magnificence of Cape Tribulation are highlights on our last day. Fond farewells as alas our adventure has come to an end in Cairns at approximately 1800 hours.

 

14 DAY CAPE YORK DRIVE/DRIVE SAFARI

TWIN SHARE .............. $ 2,950
SINGLE PERSON (own tent) an extra $110

TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Modern air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
13 nights tented camping
Tent & air mattress
Sleeping Bag
National Park Fees

TOUR CODE AWE14DD

DEPARTURE DATES 2009

June: 4,22
July: 9,27
August: 13,31
September: 17
October: 5,22

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

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13 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2795 W
14 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2950 A
16 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2995 H
16 Day Drive/Drive Camping Safari...$2995 O