Camping Safaris   Compare Tours 2009
05 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1495 W
05 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1495 W
06 Day Fly/Drive/Fly Camp Safari.$2100 A
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 Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$3050 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$3100 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2095 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$3100 A
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 2009
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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10 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI 2009 (Drive/Fly)



HIGHLIGHTS:




• 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
• Flying back over the Cape York Peninsula


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 '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 (BLD)


Today we depart Cooktown and drive the Battlecamp road steeped in pioneering history and infamy. We stopat historic Old Laura for a cool drink before continuing further into the huge expanses of Lakefield NationalPark. 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 National Park (Toilet & Cool Showers)

 

DAY 3 LAKEFIELD - 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.

 

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 over night at Weipa.

 

DAY 5 WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)


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

 

DAY 6 BRAMWELL - TWIN FALLS (BLD)


Today we make our way through Heathland 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.  (Pit Toilet & Swim)

 

DAY 7 TWIN FALLS - CAPE YORK (BLD)


Today we traverse more torturous roads, washouts and dips, cross the Jardine River by old world cable ferrythen travel on to our picturesque base camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets & Showers)

 

DAY 8 CAPE YORK (BD)


There is an option today of a day tour to Thursday and Horn Islands - own expense, a bus tour is available on the island. Other options on this day are fishing, a joy flight over the Torres Strait or just relax on the beach. (Toilets and Showers)


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 and we’ll take you to Bamaga airport for your flight back to Cairns.

10 DAY CAPE YORK DRIVE/FLY CAMPING SAFARI

TWIN SHARE......................................$3,100
SINGLE PERSON (own tent) an extra $110

TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Modern air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
9 nights camping in tents
Tent & air mattress
Bamaga to Cairns airfare
National Park Fees
Sleeping Bag

TOUR CODE AWE10DF


DEPARTURE DATES 2009

May 30
June 20
July 11
August 1,22

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT HIRE:
Pillow BYO or buy one in Cairns
Stretcher Bed $50 per trip

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View Itinerary Compare Tours 2009

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
06 Day Fly/Drive/Fly Camp Safari.$2100 A
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 Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$3050 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$3100 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2095 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$3100 A
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750 O
12 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2750 O
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750 H