ITINERARY

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)

After picking you up at your Cairns CBD accommodation or our to see more videos selected Caravan Parks, your adventure begins. Traveling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making your way 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 NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

This morning the tour explores the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown Museum (optional extra), Captain Cooks Landing, and Grassy Hill Lookout. Heading west into the outback, you will stop at the Old Laura Homestead before making your way over the Battle Camp Range to your overnight camp in Lakefield National Park (road
conditions permitted).

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. The tour camps 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 green python. Overnight camp in Iron Range National Park (weather and road conditions permitting).

DAY 5 IRON RANGE – CHILI BEACH (BLD)

Today the tour will explore at your leisure, Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield (weather and road conditions permitted).

DAY 6 IRON RANGE – WEIPA (BLD)

After an early morning start you will make your way back to the main road. The tour will cross the picturesque Pascoe River, before making its way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Our modern, wellequipped 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 you will head for your overnight camp at a “True Blue Aussie” cattlestation, Bramwell Station.

DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION – TWIN FALLS (BLD)

This morning the tour will travel north stopping off at Fruitbat Falls, before arriving at “Twin Falls”,your 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 and finally on to Seisia, Cape York, your base camp for the next 2 nights overlooking the Torres Straits.

DAY 10 CAPE YORK – SOMERSET (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia, you will then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. Today is 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 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)

Today you’ll board the cargo vessel M.V. Trinity Bay for your sea voyage back to Cairns. Having watched her disgorge her cargo of essential supplies at the Seisia wharf you’ll board and cruise your way out to the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

DAY 12 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (BLD)

Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

DAY 13 CARGO BOAT to CAIRNS (B)

Arriving at Trinity Wharf (anytime between 9.00am and 5.00pm depending on cargo logistics) in the Cairns CBD you’ll disembark and bid farewell to what we are sure will have been the trip of a lifetime. Please note you will need to pay for your own transport from Trinity Wharf in the Cairns CBD back to your accommodation after the boat docks. A taxi will cost approximately $20 and take less than 10 minutes from Trinity Wharf 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
• Chili Beach
• Portland Roads
• Pascoe River
• Weipa
• Bramwell Cattle Station
• The Old Telegraph Track
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Twin Falls
• Jardine River Ferry
• Bamaga
• Seisia
• Cape York – Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Somerset
• Lockerbie Scrub
• M.V. TRINITY BAY Cargo boat from Cape York to Cairns

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 1 Driver/Guide plus 1 Hostess/Cook
• Meals as indicated
• Guided tours & activities
• Air-conditioned 24 seat 4WD vehicle
• 2 nights boat accommodation
• 10 nights camping
• Tent & foam mattress
• Cape York to Cairns boat costs
• Pick up at your Cairns CBD Accommodation or our selected Caravan Parks

EXTRAS:

• After tour transfer from Trinity Wharf

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
• Cairns accommodation before & after your tour at $42.50 per person per night includes free Airport pick up, Breakfast & Luggage storage