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10 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI (Drive/Fly)

Ten days will give you ample time to see most of what Cape York has to offer you on your Cape York Holiday. Visit a variety of National Parks, walk at "The Tip" of Australia and make new friends on a 4wd Safari that you will remember forever!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cape Tribulation
• Daintree National Park
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Pub
• Cooktown
• Old Laura Station
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave Station
• Weipa
• Bramwell Cattle Station
•Twin Falls
• Indian Head Falls
• Elliot Falls
• Loyalty Beach
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Cape York to Cairns Scenic Flight

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


LAST MINUTE SPECIALS

Last minute bookings - Save $300 per person on a 13 day drive/drive camping trip, departing Sept 7. Click here to see this tour

Last minute bookings - Save $400 per person on a 7 day fly/drive camping trip, departing Sept 13. Contact us for more info on this trip

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 (L)


After an early morning pick up at your Carins accommodation, 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 'Inland' road). A short visit to the historic Lions Den Pub, then on to historic Cooktown. Camping over night in Cooktown and dinner in town (own expense)

 

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK (BLD)


Today we depart Cooktown and drive the Battlecamp road steeped in pioneering history and infamy. We stop at historic Old Laura for a cool drink before continuing further into the huge expanses of Lakefield National Park. Next is New Laura Ranger Station on our way through the park with its immense wildlife, Ibis, Bustards,Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs, Crocodiles etc. Camping overnight in the Lakefield National Park.

 

DAY 3 LAKEFIELD - MUSGRAVE STATION (BLD)


Leave the wonders of Lakefield behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterhole's 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 Musgrave station.

 

DAY 4 MUSGRAVE - WEIPA (BLD)


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

 

DAY 5 WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)


An optional town and lifestyle tour (own expense) including the Bauxite mining area is recommended in the morning then we drive through productive beef country and camp at Bramwell Cattle Station.

 

DAY 6 BRAMWELL STATION - TWIN FALLS (BLD)


Today we make our way through Heathlands reserve on our way to Twin Falls on the Elliot river were you can spend the afternoon swimming and exploring spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot Falls and Twin Falls. A beautiful area, the jewel of the Cape York Peninsular and your camp for tonight.

 

DAY 7 TWIN FALLS - LOYALTY BEACH (BLD)


Today we traverse more torturous roads, washouts and dips, cross the Jardine River by old world cable ferry then travel on to our picturesque base camp at Loyalty Beach, the top of Australia and overlooking Torres Strait.

DAY 8 LOYALTY BEACH (BLD)


There is an option today of a day tour to Thursday and Horn Islands, fishing or a joy flight over the Torres Straits (all own expense). Alternatively you can just relax on the beach.


DAY 9 LOYALTY BEACH - CAPE YORK (BLD)


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.

DAY 10 CAPE YORK - CAIRNS (B)


Today you must pack your bags before boarding a flight from Cape York to Cairns. On arrival in Cairns you will be dropped back to your Cairns accommodation.


Prices for 2010
Twin Share $2400
Single $2550
Special Last Minute $2000
Discount if travelling in May, Sep $150
Prices for 2011
Twin Share $2450
Single $2550
Discount if travelling in May, Sep $150

TOUR CODE AWE10DF
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Return Cairns Accommodation Transfers
  • Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 7-14 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 9 nights camping in tents
  • Tent & Stretcher Bed
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Cape York (Bamaga) to Cairns airfare

DEPARTURES IN 2010

  • May 15
  • June 5, 26
  • July 17
  • August 7
  • September 4, 25

DEPARTURES IN 2011

  • May 14
  • June 4, 25
  • July 16
  • August 6, 27
  • September 17
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
  • Pillow BYO or buy one in Cairns
  • Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
  • Thursday Island Bus Tour $30 per person
  • Thursday Island Ferry $110 per person return
  • Horn Island Bus Tour $30 per person
  • Horn Island Ferry $30 per person return
Accommodated Safaris

Tour20102011
07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2695 $3099
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2695 $3099
07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2995 $3095
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2995 $3095
07 day drive/fly accommodated      $2679
07 day fly/drive accommodated      $2679
08 day fly/drive accommodated      $3500 $0
08 day drive/fly accommodated      $3500 $0
09 day fly/drive accommodated      $4045
09 day drive/fly accommodated      $4045

Camping Safaris

Tour20102011
05 day fly/drive camping      $1495 $1595
07 day drive/fly camping      $2049 $0
07 day fly/drive camping      $2049 $0
07 day drive/fly camping      $2049 $2149
07 day fly/drive camping      $2049 $2149
07 day drive/fly camping      $1945 $1995
07 day fly/drive camping      $2100 $2100
09 day fly/drive camping      $2350 $2450
09 day fly/drive camping      $2300 $2500
10 day drive/fly camping      $2400 $2450
10 day drive/fly camping      $2195 $0
10 day fly/drive camping      $2550 $0
10 day fly/drive camping      $2550 $2600
12 day drive/fly camping      $2870 $0
12 day fly/drive camping      $2670 $0
12 day drive/fly camping      $2850 $2950

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