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14 Day Cape York Adventure Safari- ex Cairns

From $2799 AUD


Trip Information
Starts In: Cairns
Ends In: Cairns
Duration: 14 Days.
Departs: June- September
Group Size: 2-16
Transport: Air- conditioned 4WD vehicle
Accommodation: Camping
Activity: Adventure Tour
Ages: Open
Tour Code: FRONT85
Operator Code: FRONT85

Countries Visited
Australia
Trip Highlights
  • Cape York
  • visit Daintree Village, Daintree River
  • Laura Aboriginal Quinkan Cave art
  • visit an Aboriginal community were we spend the day fishing
  • Enjoy a ferry cruise to Thursday Island
Full Itinerary
Run away and experience the adventure of a lifetime in one of the most remote parts of Australia. The tropical wilderness of Cape York is a secluded place, isolated by rivers and lush tropical rainforest. Explore the most northerly tip of the continent and a days fishing on the beach at old Mapoon. Enjoy a ferry cruise to Thursday Island - the trade capital of the Torres Straits, the water is magical. Camp under the highest “Star Hotel” and share your experiences around the fire. This is truly a great adventure.

Day 1- Daintree
Departing Cairns visit Daintree Village, Daintree River, rainforest, Mt Molloy, Palmer River
Overnight at Lakeland Downs

Day 2- Coen River
Traveling north on the inland route to the top. Laura Aboriginal Quinkan Cave art, Haunt River, Musgrave Telegraph Station and onto the township of Coen. A little bit of walking today.
Overnight at Coen River

Day 3- Weipa
Passing through cattle stations, Archer River, Piccaninni Plains, Sudley Station to Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Port home of the Bauxite Mine where we take a visit.
Overnight at Weipa

Day 4- Weipa
Today we visit an Aboriginal community at Old Mapoon were we spend the day fishing.
Overnight at Weipa

Day 5- Moreton
Passing through more large cattle stations, Sudley Station, Batavia, Old Moreton Telegraph Station on the Wenlock River.
Overnight at Moreton

Day 6- Billy Landing
Cross to the east coast of Cape York through remote landscapes to beautiful headland of Capt. Billy Landing (weather permitting)
Overnight at Capt. Billy Landing

Day 7- Jardine River
Traveling north to the waterfalls for a swim.
Overnight at Jardine River

Day 8- Seisia
We cross the Jardine River via the Ferry, visit the 5 Aboriginal Communities, Historical sites, and tonight camp at the beach.
Overnight at Seisia

Day 9- Seisia
Our highlight today is the fast ferry to Thursday Island, the trade capital of the Torres Strait, bus tour, shopping ect
Overnight at Seisia

Day 10- Jardine River
Visit the “tip” of Australia today, delightful scenery of Frangipani Bay and the Torres Strait Islands, wonderful rainforest.
Overnight at Jardine River

Day 11- Wenlock River
Traveling south through Cockatoo River and Heathlands National Park and down to the old Moreton Telegraph Station
Overnight at Wenlock River

Day 12- Laura
Moving south we run through large cattle stations
Overnight at Laura

Day 13- Cooktown
Travel to Cooktown to visit James Cook Museum, Grassy Hill, Botanical Gardens, Cemetery, Endeavour River.
Overnight at Cooktown

Day 14- Cairns
On our return we visit Lion’s Den Historical Hotel, Palmer River Roadhouse, and return to Cairns
Completing our Adventure of a Life Time!
 
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