HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cape Tribulation
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Iron Range National Park
• Chili Beach
• Weipa
• Twin Falls
• Thursday Island
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia

ITINERARY

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Toilets, S = Showers, L = Laundry, Bc = Bush Camp

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)
After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling 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 travelling along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel and the mysterious Black Mountain. Accommodation in Cooktown (share facilities). (STL)

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD (BLD)
This morning we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown Museum (optional extra), Captain Cooks Landing, and Grassy Hill Lookout. Heading west into the outback, we stop at the Old Laura Homestead before making our way over the Battle Camp Range to our overnight camp in Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). (ST) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

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. We camp tonight at the picturesque Archer River. (STL) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

DAY 4 ARCHER RIVER – IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
This morning we visit the old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town, showing relics of Cape York’s history. After morning tea we make our 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 and the rare Palm Cockatoo. Our campsite is located on Chili Beach were you can often enjoy the splendid sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. (Bc+T) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

DAY 5 IRON RANGE – CHILI BEACH (BLD)
Today we will explore at our leisure, Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield. (Bc+T) (weather and road conditions permitted)

DAY 6 IRON RANGE - WEIPA (BLD)
After an early morning start we make our way back to the main road. We cross the picturesque Pascoe River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Our modern, well-equipped campsite is located close to the beach, enjoying splendid sunsets over the sea. (STL) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

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 we head for our overnight camp at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station. (ST) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

DAY 8 BRAMWELL STATION - TWIN FALLS (BLD)
This morning we travel north stopping off at Fruitbat Falls, before arriving at “Twin Falls”, our camp for the night. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting water falls and rock pools. (Bc+T) (Easy Camping Tours: Your tent will be set up on arrival)

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, our permanent pre-erected base camp for the next 3 nights overlooking the Torres Straits. (STL)

DAY 10 CAPE YORK (BD)
A free day! After breakfast, you have the following options (own expense): • Catch the ferry to Thursday Island, join a guided bus tour • Spend the day at Seisia, fishing (hand lines available) or stroll along the beach • For those who wish to fish further afield, we can suggest suitable boat hire.

DAY 11 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (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 12 CAPE YORK - CAIRNS (B)
After a leisurely morning and maybe a spot of fishing we depart the “Top End”. With many unforgettable memories you’ll board your plane at Bamaga for your scenic flight along the East Coast and the Great Barrier Reef arriving at Cairns. ETA to be advised.

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

2008 DEPARTURE DATES

June 12, July 10, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2

(itinerary subject to change)

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