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Camping Safaris
05 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1495
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05 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1495
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06 Day Fly/Drive/Fly
Camp Safari.$2100 A
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping
Safari...$1949 O
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1949
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07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1995
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07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1995
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07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1895
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07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1895
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09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2260
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09 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$3050 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping
Safari...$3100 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2095
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10 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$3100 A
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750
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12 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2750
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12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750
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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
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9 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3850
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9 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari...$3850
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Call 1 800 994 620
Current time in Cairns:
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12 DAY CAPE YORK CAMPING SAFARI
INCLUDES IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK 2009 (Drive/Fly)
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The Largest Remaining Area Of Lowland Rainforest In Australia
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Iron Range National Park
• Chili Beach
• Weipa
• 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
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DAY 1 CAIRNS - COOKTOWN (LD)
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After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins.
Travelling north via the scenic Captain Cook Highway, past Port Douglas
to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where
the rainforest meets the reef. Then travelling along the jungle shrouded
Bloomfield Track stopping off at the unique Lion's Den Hotel and the mysterious
Black Mountain. Accommodation in Cooktown. (Share facilities)
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DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD (BLD)
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This morning we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown
Museum (optional extra), Captain Cooks Landing, and the Grassy Hill Lookout.
Heading west into the outback, crossing the Battle Camp Range, we stop at
the Old Laura Homestead before making our way to our overnight camp in Lakefield
National Park. (ST)
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DAY 3 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK – ARCHER RIVER (BLD)
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Lakefield National Park, an amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations now a
haven for the many birds and animals of this area. Lagoons, billabongs and
wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Stopping
off at the historic Musgrave Telegraph Station and the frontier gold town
of Coen. Permanent camp tonight at the picturesque Archer River. (STL)
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DAY 4 ARCHER RIVER – IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
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This morning we visit the old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town,
showing relics of Cape York's history. After morning tea we make our way
to the East Coast and the Iron Range National Park (The largest remaining
area of lowland rainforest in Australia) to find the Eclectus Parrot and
the rare Palm Cockatoo. Our campsite is located on Chili Beach were you
can often enjoy the splendid sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. (Bc+T)
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DAY 5 IRON RANGE – CHILI BEACH (BLD)
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Today we will explore at our leisure, Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach,
and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW
II airfield. (Bc+T)
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DAY 6 IRON RANGE - WEIPA (BLD)
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After an early morning start we make our way back to the main road. We cross
the picturesque Pascoe River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining
town of Weipa. Our modern, well-equipped permanent pre-erected campsite
is located close to the beach, enjoying splendid sunsets over the sea. (STL)
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DAY 7 WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)
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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 permanent camp at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
(ST)
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DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION - TWIN FALLS (BLD)
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This morning we travel north stopping off at Fruitbat Falls, before arriving
at "Twin Falls", our camp for the night. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique
area with its enchanting water falls and rock pools. (Bc+T)
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DAY 9 TWIN FALLS - CAPE YORK - SEISIA (BLD)
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After exploring this spectacular region it is time for lunch, One last swim
then northwards across the Jardine River ferry, through Bamaga. Finally
on to our permanent pre-erected base camp at Seisia, Cape York, overlooking
the Torres Straits. Seisia is ideally located for our next three nights,
being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot.
(STL)
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DAY 10 CAPE YORK - THURSDAY ISLAND (BD)
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A free day! After breakfast, you have the following options (own expense):
• Catch the ferry to Thursday Island, join a guided bus tour
• Spend the day at Seisia, fishing (hand lines available) or stroll along
the beach
• For those who wish to fish further afield, we can suggest suitable boat
hire (STL)
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DAY 11 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)
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An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia and celebrate
with champagne and photographs. We then 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 camp.(STL)
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DAY 12 CAPE YORK - CAIRNS (B)
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After a leisurely morning and maybe a spot of fishing we depart the "Top
End". With many unforgettable memories you'll board your plane at Bamaga
for your scenic flight along the East Coast and the Great Barrier Reef arriving
at Cairns. ETA to be advised.
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12 DAY CAPE YORK DRIVE/FLY CAMPING SAFARI
TWIN SHARE.......................................$2,750
SINGLE PERSON (own tent) an extra $70
$200 discount if travelling in Sep or $300 discount in Oct
TOUR INCLUDES:
Meals as indicated
Guided tours & activities
Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
11 nights camping in tents
Tent & foam mattress
Cape York to Cairns airfare
EASY CAMPING UPGRADE $300:
Includes-camping in pre-erected tents,
sleeping bag stretcher bed, sheet,
pillow and towel
TOUR CODE H12DFC
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DEPARTURE DATES 2009
June 11
July 9
August 6
September 3
October 1
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT HIRE:
Sleeping Bag $15 per trip
Pillow $5 per trip
Sheet $5 per trip
Stretcher Bed $6 per night
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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
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9 Day Fly/Drive Accommodated Safari...$3850
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9 Day Drive/Fly Accommodated Safari...$3850
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Camping Safaris
05 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1495
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05 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1495
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06 Day Fly/Drive/Fly
Camp Safari.$2100 A
07 Day Drive/Fly Camping
Safari...$1949 O
07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1949
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07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1995
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07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1995
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07 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$1895
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07 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$1895
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09 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2260
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09 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$3050 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping
Safari...$3100 A
10 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2095
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10 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$2450 O
10 Day Fly/Drive Camping
Safari...$3100 A
12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750
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12 Day Fly/Drive Camping Safari...$2750
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12 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari...$2750
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