Cape York Discoverer - Cairns to Cape York

Highlights

• Journey over the Great Dividing Range
• See Aboriginal rock art at Split Rock
• Explore the waterlily covered billabongs of Lakefield National Park
• Stop at historic Musgrave Station
• Visit the old gold mining town of Coen
• Traverse the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa
• Travel along the famous rugged Telegraph Track
• Enjoy a swim at beautiful Eliot Falls
• Cross the mighty Jardine River
• Stay at Punsand Bay on the shores of Torres Strait
• Visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, a monsoon rainforest
• Discover historic Somerset
• Walk to the very top of Australia
• Opportunity to visit Thursday Island
• Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Great Barrier Reef

Transportation

• Tour by unique purpose built 4WD vehicle, air-conditioned, Australia wide communications and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Safari Leader

Accommodation

• Camp in scenic locations

Dining Inclusions

• Full Breakfasts (7) (B)
• Lunches (6) (L)
• Delicious two course dinners (7) (D)

Plus

Flight from Bamaga to Cairns included whilst on tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairns – Lakefield National Park

Depart Cairns at 7.00am. Journey over the Great Dividing Range into 'Quinkan Country'. Climb to the top of Split Rock to see ancient Aboriginal rock art (a reasonable level of fitness and suitable footwear is required). Continue on to Lakefield National Park.

Camp: Lakefield National Park. (LD)

Day 2: Lakefield National Park – Weipa

Travel this morning to Musgrave Station, once a fortress Telegraph Station. Continue on to Archer River and across the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa, located on the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Camp: Weipa. (BLD)

Day 3: Weipa – Moreton

This morning you may like to join an optional tour of Weipa's mine or a half day fishing excursion. This afternoon continue through Batavia Downs en route to the Wenlock River, site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Office.

Camp: Moreton Telegraph Station. (BLD)

Day 4: Moreton – Eliot Falls

Our 4WD adventure is at its best today as we travel along the famous Telegraph Track to beautiful Eliot Falls.

Camp: Eliot Falls. (BLD)

Day 5: Eliot Falls – Punsand Bay

Enjoy a swim in the pristine pools at the base of Eliot Falls. Later, cross the mighty Jardine River to Punsand Bay, located on the tropical shores of Torres Strait.

Camp: Punsand Bay, 3 nights. (BLD)

Day 6: Punsand Bay

Today is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional cruise to Thursday Island, fishing trip with a local guide, go bushwalking or simply relax on the beach. (BD)

Day 7: Cape York

We visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset. This afternoon walk to the very top of Australia, Cape York! (BLD)

Day 8: Depart Cairns

Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Barrier Reef as we fly to Cairns, arriving at approximately 12.30pm. You will be transferred from the General Aviation Terminal to your hotel. (B)

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