This 7 Day Cape York Camping Safari in permanent camps is ideal for the traveller wanting the outdoor experience without the hassle of setting up tents each day. Travel aboard our Isuzu 4WD luxury coach with reclining seats and panoramic windows. Small groups of only 20 passengers per tour. Also included flight from Horn Island to Cairns with QANTAS.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Thursday Island
• Fruit Bat falls
• Bramwell Station
• Weipa
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield Track
• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park

ITINERARY

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

DAY 1 CAIRNS – THURSDAY ISLAND – CAPE YORK (D)
Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Thursday Island. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to our permanent pre-erected base camp at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. (STL)

DAY 2 CAPE YORK (BLD)
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. We have 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. (STL)

DAY 3 CAPE YORK – FRUIT BAT FALLS– BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)
Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to our permanent campsite at a 'true blue, aussie' cattle station, Bramwell Station. (ST)

DAY 4 BRAMWELL - WEIPA (BD)
A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight permanent camp site at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). (STL)

DAY 5 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)
We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our permanent campsite at the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. (ST)

DAY 6 MUSGRAVE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)
After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we traverse the entire length of Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Travelling southwards, we continue on to Old Laura Homestead and then cross the Battle Camp Range. This afternoon we explore the old gold port of Cooktown, visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Pams Place in Cooktown - share facilities. (Limited upgrade to ensuite facilities available)

DAY 7 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)
The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, we make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted) we see where the 'rainforest meets the reef' at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendor of a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your safari. Arriving late afternoon in Cairns, where you will be taken to your accommodation.

The operator reserves the right to use alternative location of accommodation or camp site if necessitated.

2011 DEPARTURE DATES

MAY 17*, 23 / JUNE 1*, 7, 17*, 23 / JULY 2*, 8, 17*, 23/ AUG 3*, 9, 18*, 24 / SEP 1*, 7, 17*, 23 / OCT 2*, 8

* = REVERSE ITINERARY

RATES

Discounted rates in September and October, please contact us for details.