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9 DAY CAPE YORK ACCOMMODATED SAFARI (Drive/Fly)

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" and restaurant cooked meals, your 9 day 4wd tour to "The Tip" of Australia will defiantly be one to remember!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hartleys Crocodile Park
• Cape Tribulation
• Daintree National Park
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Pub
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Lotus Bird Lodge
• Weipa
• Bramwell Cattle Station
• Old Telegraph Track
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Thursday Island (Tour Included)
• Horn Island (Tour Included)
• 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 - CAPE TRIBULATION


After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks, your adventure begins. Traveling north along Marlin Coast, we stop off at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures. Here you will enjoy an informative introduction to the flora and fauna, you may encounter in the Cape. After crossing the Daintree Ferry, we spend time exploring the wonders of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Our accommodation tonight is at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 2 CAPE TRIBULATION - COOKTOWN (BLD)


After a leisurely morning, we make our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lions 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 accommodation at the Sovereign Resort in Cooktown (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 3 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - LOTUS BIRD LODGE (BLD)


Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). 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 Lotus Bird Lodge, set amongst shady eucalypts along the inner bank of a large horseshoe shaped billabong. The local environment ranges from open Eucalypt woodland and gallery forests, to grassy plains, marshlands, creeks and lagoons, providing the ideal habitat for over 200 species of birds (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 4 LOTUS BIRD LODGE - 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. Accommodation at the Heritage Resort in Weipa (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 5 WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)


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 6 BRAMWELL - FRUIT BAT FALLS - BAMAGA (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 the Bamaga Resort for the next 2 nights (ensuite facilities).

 

DAY 7 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 lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to base.

 

DAY 8 CAPE YORK - THURSDAY ISLAND - HORN ISLAND (BD)


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. This afternoon you board your ferry to Horn Island. Accommodation tonight at the Gateway Resort (ensuite facilities).


DAY 9 HORN ISLAND - CAIRNS (BL)


This morning you will be take on a tour of Horn Island, which includes entry to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum and a smorgasbord lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy, before you board your plane at Horn Island Airport for your scenic flight back to Cairns. Your tour ends with a drop off at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks.

Prices for 2010
Twin Share $4045
Single $4770
Discount if travelling in Sep, Oct $200

TOUR CODE H9DFA
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Return Cairns Accommodation Transfers
  • Restaurant Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 7 nights ensuite accommodation
  • 1 night shared bathroom accommodation
  • Cape York (Horn Island) to Cairns airfare
  • Thursday Island Ferry
  • Thursday Island Bus Tour
  • Horn Island Ferry
  • Horn Island Bus Tour
  • Horn Island Museum

DEPARTURES IN 2010

  • May 27
  • June 12
  • July 1, 20
  • August 9, 27
  • September 16
  • October 2
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
  • Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
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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