Camping Safaris   Compare Tours 2009
05 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1495 W
05 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1495 W
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1949 O
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1949 O
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1995 H
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1995 H
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1895 W
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1895 W
09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2260 H
09 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?3050 B
09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?3050 B
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2095 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?3100 B
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2750 O
12 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2750 O
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2750 H

Accommodated Safaris Compare Tours
7 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?2695 H
7 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?2695 H
7 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?2995 W
7 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?2995 W
8 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?3350 O
8 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?3350 O
9 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?3850 H
9 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?3850 H

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7 DAY CAPE YORK ACCOMMODATED SAFARI 2009 (Drive/Fly)



HIGHLIGHTS:




• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park
• Bloomfield Track
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Weipa
• Bramwell Station
• Twin Falls
• Thursday Island
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia

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

DAY 1 CAIRNS - COOKTOWN (LD)


After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling 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 the Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight at Cooktown.

 

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD - 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, your accommodation for the night. (share facilities)

 

DAY 3 MUSGRAVE - COEN - 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. Overnight accommodation at the Heritage Resort.

 

DAY 4 WEIPA - 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. (share facilities)

 

DAY 5 BRAMWELL STATION - SEISIA (BLD)


After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Twin Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfalls and rock pools. 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, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot.

 

DAY 6 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)


An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia and celebrate with champagne and photographs. We visit Somerset, once the home of the legendary Jardine family and lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to your overnight accommodation.

 

DAY 7 BAMAGA - THURSDAY ISLAND - CAIRNS (B)


An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Then board your plane at Horn Island for a scenic flight back to Cairns. ETA to be advised.

 

OPTIONAL DAY 8 THURSDAY ISLAND - HORN ISLAND - CAIRNS


You will have the option to stay an extra day at Horn Island. Dinner included on day 7. This day includes a tour of Horn Island, entry to Torres Strait Heritage Museum. You will stay the night at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort at Horn Island. Late afternoon you board your plane at Horn Island for a scenic flight back to Cairns. ETA to be advised.
(Optional extra $220 per person)


7 DAY CAPE YORK ACCOMMODATED DRIVE/FLY SAFARI

TWIN SHARE.....................$2,695
SINGLE PERSON an extra $350

TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
3 nights ensuite accommodation
3 night shared bathroom accommodation
Cape York to Cairns airfare

TOUR CODE H7DFA

DEPARTURE DATES 2009

May 12,26
June 9,23
July 7,21
August 4,18
September 1,15,29
October 13


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Accommodated Safaris
7 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?2695 H
7 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?2695 H
7 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?2995 W
7 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?2995 W
8 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?3350 O
8 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?3350 O
9 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari?3850 H
9 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari?3850 H
Camping Safaris
05 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1495 W
05 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1495 W
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1949 O
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1949 O
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1995 H
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1995 H
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?1895 W
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?1895 W
09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2260 H
09 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?3050 B
09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?3050 B
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2095 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?3100 B
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2750 O
12 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari?2750 O
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari?2750 H