ITINERARY

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)

After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks, your adventure begins. Traveling 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 traveling along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel and the mysterious Black Mountain, before arriving at your camp site in Cooktown.

DAY 2 COOKTOWN – LAKEFIELD (BLD)

This morning take time to 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, you will stop at the Old Laura Homestead before making your way to your overnight camp in Lakefield National Park.

DAY 3 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK – ARCHER RIVER (BLD)

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.

DAY 4 ARCHER RIVER – IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

This morning the tour will visit the old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town, showing relics of Cape York’s history. After morning tea you will make your 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, the rare Palm Cockatoo cuscus,and the green python. Overnight camp in Iron Range National Park.

DAY 5 IRON RANGE – CHILLI BEACH (BLD)

Today the tour will explore at leisure, Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield.

DAY 6 IRON RANGE – WEIPA (BLD)

After an early morning start the tour will make its way back to the main road. Crossing the picturesque Pascoe River, before making its way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Your modern, well-equipped permanent pre-erected campsite is located close to the beach, enjoying splendid sunsets over the sea.

DAY 7 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 the tour will head for a permanent camp at a “True Blue Aussie” cattle station, Bramwell Station.

DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION – TWIN FALLS (BLD)

This morning you will travel north stopping off at Fruit Bat Falls, before arriving at “Twin Falls”, where you will camp for the night. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting water falls and rock pools.

DAY 9 TWIN FALLS – CAPE YORK – SEISIA (BLD)

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 your base camp at Seisia, Cape York, overlooking the Torres Straits. Seisia is ideally located for our next 2 nights, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot.

DAY 10 CAPE YORK – SOMERSET (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia, the tour then visits Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. Enjoy lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to base

DAY 11 CAPE YORK – THURSDAY ISLAND – CAIRNS (B)

An early morning departure as the tour cruises through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you have the option to take a informative guided bus tour (own expense) of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Then board your plane at Horn Island for your flight back to Cairns arriving late in the afternoon when you will be dropped back to your Cairns accommodation.

OPTIONAL EXTRA 12th DAY GIVING YOU TIME TO VISIT HORN ISLAND FOR $280 per person (DBL)

You will have the option to stay an extra day at Horn Island. Dinner included on day 11. 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 arriving late in
the afternoon. Please note you will need to pay for your own transport from the Cairns Airport on arrival from Horn Island. A taxi will cost approximately $20 and take less than 10 minutes from the airport to most of Cairns accommodation properties.

DEPARTURES IN 2013

• May 24
• June 7, 21
• July 5, 19
• August 2, 16, 30
• September 13, 27

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Daintree National Park
• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Lions Den Hotel
• Black Mountain
• Cooktown
• Old Laura Homestead
• Lakefield National Park
• Old Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Coen
• Archer River
• Wenlock Gold Fields
• Iron Range National Park
• Chilli Beach
• Portland Roads
• Pascoe River
• Weipa
• Bramwell Station
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Twin Falls
• Jardine River Ferry
• Bamaga
• Seisia
• Somerset
• Lockerbie Scrub
• Cape York – Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Thursday Island
• Horn Island
• Cape York to Cairns Scenic Flight

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 1 Driver/Guide plus 1 Hostess/Cook
• Meals as indicated
• Guided tours & activities
• Air-conditioned 24 seat 4WD vehicle
• 10 nights camping in tents
• Tent & foam mattress
• Cape York to Cairns airfare
• Thursday Island Ferry
• Horn Island Ferry
• Return Cairns CBD Accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks Transfers

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Sleeping Bag $15 per trip
• Pillow $5 per trip
• Sheet $5 per trip
• Stretcher Bed $60 per trip
• Weipa Mine Tour $30 per person
• Thursday Island Bus Tour $31 per person

CAIRNS ACCOMMODATION:

Before & After tour $42.50 per person per night includes free Airport pick up, Breakfast & Luggage storage