Cape York Frontier - Cairns to Cape York

Highlights

4WD SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the Daintree and beautiful Cape Tribulation
• Travel on the famous Bloomfield Track
• Visit the quaint Lion's Den Hotel
• See the eerie Black Mountain
• Tour the sights of historic Cooktown
• Enjoy the views from Grassy Hill
• Journey along Battlecamp Road
• Explore the waterlily covered billabongs of Lakefield National Park
• Visit the gold mining town of Coen
• Traverse the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa
• Stop at the Moreton Telegraph Station
• Travel along the famous Telegraph Track
• Swim in the pristine waters of Fruit Bat Falls
• Cross the mighty Jardine River
• Visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, a monsoon rainforest
• Discover historic Somerset
• Walk to the very top of Australia
• Tour the sights of Thursday Island
• Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Great Barrier Reef

4WD SAFARI INCLUSIONS

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

• Hotel, lodge and cabin style accommodation in remote locations Dining Inclusions
• Full Breakfasts (6) (B)
• Lunches (6) (L)
• Delicious two course dinners (6) (D)

Plus

• Flight from Horn Island to Cairns included whilst on tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Thu: Cairns - Cooktown

Depart Cairns at 7.00am. Travel north through the Daintree rainforest, stopping at beautiful Cape Tribulation. Continue along the famous Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). Stop at the quaint Lion's Den Hotel, before continuing past the eerie Black Mountain to Cooktown. Tour the sights of historic Cooktown including views from Grassy Hill.

Accommodation: River of Gold Motel, Cooktown. (LD)

Day 2 Fri: Lakefield

Today we travel along Battlecamp Road to Lakefield National Park, home to waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife.

Accommodation: Lotus Bird Lodge. (BLD)

Day 3 Sat: Coen - Weipa

Visit Musgrave Station, once a fortress Telegraph Station, before crossing the Great Dividing Range to the old gold mining town of Coen. Later, travel on to Archer River and across the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa, located on the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Accommodation: Heritage Resort, Weipa. (BLD)

Day 4 Sun: 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.

Accommodation: Tented cabins with linen provided, share facilities, Moreton. (BLD)

Day 5 Mon: Moreton – Bamaga

Our 4WD adventure is at its best today as we travel along the famous Telegraph Track. Enjoy lunch and time to swim in the pristine waters of Fruit Bat Falls. Later, cross the mighty Jardine River to Bamaga.

Accommodation: Resort Bamaga, Bamaga, 2 nights. (BLD)

Day 6 Tue: 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 7 Wed: Depart Cairns

Cruise across to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour of the island. We are transferred by ferry to Horn Island. Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Barrier Reef as we fly to Cairns, arriving at approximately 5.30pm. Your tour concludes at Cairns Airport. (B)

Note: Southbound departures of this tour, travelling from Cape York to Cairns, are available (Tour Code: QYC). Please enquire for full itinerary details.

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