8 Days - 7 Nights Cairns - Cape York

The Tour: 

Travel Queensland's Great Ocean Road north to the Daintree where we join the Daintree River Cruise for an hour of exploring the Wilderness where crocodiles are often found. Explore Cape Tribulation and it's coastal headlands and sandy beaches before we journey into the World Heritage Rainforest. Enjoy the trip along the mysterious Bloomfield track enjoying many scenic spots along the way. Stop at the famous Lion's Den Pub and chat with the locals before heading north again to mysterious Black Mountain (Truly an unforgettable sight to see) Arrive at Cooktown and explore the Museum and historical gardens. Heading west we travel through Lakefield National Park and on to Coen spotting the giant termite mounds, we then travel south along the old telegraph track and onto Archer River one of the Cape's well known obstacles then continuing our adventure to one of Australia's most remote areas we then head east exploring the Sir William Thompson range and then crossing the pascoe river. Leaving the ocean we head inland through the national park and onwards to more savannah land where we travel the old telegraph track again onto Bramwell Station for our overnight stay. Once again heading north we visit elliot falls and after crossing many creeks we arrive at the cape's most famous river the jardine we then cross the crocodile infested stream by ferry before arriving at Bamaga retreat for our next two nights we stay in air conditioned cabins or tent cabins by the sea the most exotic setting you can imagine. The most northerly tip of Australia continent, Cape York, is our destination. We celebrate with champagne before visiting the many sights of the Cape where we often spot dugongs and turtles.

A change today from 4WD travelling we take a boat cruise across the Torres Straight to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour around this small Island after lunch we rejoin our cruise to Bamaga for our return flight to Cairns.

Highlights: 

- Queensland's Great Ocean Road
- Daintree National Park and Ferry Crossing
- Cape Tribulation and its sandy beaches
- Mardja boardwalk
- Bloomfield Track & Falls
- Cedar Bay National Park
- Lion's Den Pub
- Black Mountain
- Lakefield National Park
- Old Laura Homestead

- Musgrave Station
- Old Telegraph track
- Archer River
- Sir William Thompson Range
- Pascoe River
- Iron Range National Park
- Mount Tozer
- Lochart River
- Lloyd Bay
- Cape Weymouth
- Balavia Downs
- Wenlock River
- Bramwell Station
- Elliot Falls
- Jardine River
- Seisa Resort
- Thursday Island
- Flight home over the reef and rainforest.

Day 1

Leaving Cairns we head north along Queensland's Great Ocean Road towards Daintree, where we will join the Daintree River Cruise for an hour of exploring the wilderness where crocodiles are often found.

We then cross the Daintree River by cable ferry and make our way to the Daintree Ice Cream Company (own expense) and then onward to Cape Tribulation giving you an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches stopping to enjoy lunch before we journey through the World Heritage Rainforest to Mardja Boardwalk and enjoy an interpretive walk through the rainforest.

Overnight: Kingfisher Park, Julatten

Day 2

Today we 4WD along the Bloomfield Track enjoying many scenic spots including Bloomfield Falls and Cedar Bay National park. We stop at the Lions Den Pub - another classic Aussie Icon - and then continue our journey to Mysterious Black Mountain.

Arriving in Cooktown where we enjoy lunch before we spend the afternoon visiting Grassy Hill Lookout, the historic cemetery, the Captain Cook Museum - this is truly an amazing place - and the Cooktown Historical Gardens.

Overnight: Sovereign Resort, Cooktown

Day 3

An early start from Cooktown as we head west to Battle Camp and onwards into Lakefield National Park.

After visiting “Old Laura” homestead we travel through many fascinating river valleys and numerous giant termite mounds before arriving at Musgrave Station for an afternoon break.

We continue our journey to Coen for our overnight stay in guesthouse accommodation.

Overnight: Archer River Road House

Day 4

Travelling along part of the southern leg of the old Telegraph Track we come to the Archer River, one of the Cape's well known obstacles.

Then continuing our adventure to one of Australia's most remote area's we head east exploring the Sir William Thompson Range and then crossing the Pascoe River, we head to Iron Range National Park.

As we enter the National Park, we see the spectacular Mount Tozer at the peak of the table range, before descending down to Lockhart River a unique aboriginal community situated on the ocean at Lloyd Bay.

Onwards further north, exploring the many wonders of the Iron Range National Park whilst enjoying the dense tropical rainforest being the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia.

We arrive at Portland Road at Cape Weymouth on the beautiful Coral Sea for our overnight stay.

Enjoy a pleasant evening at Portland House Cottages.

Overnight: Portland House, PORTLAND ROAD

Day 5

Leaving the ocean, we head inland through the National Park and onwards to more savannah land, country of the Cape; to Batavia Downs and heading north on the Telegraph Track to the Wenlock River, and continue further along the old Telegraph Track to arrive at Bramwell Station property for our overnight stay.

Overnight: Bramwell Station, BRAMWELL STATION

Day 6

Heading north along the old Telegraph line track we visit Elliot Falls and after crossing many creeks we arrive at the Cape's most famous river, the Jardine.

Here we can enjoy another tranquil lunch site before crossing the crocodile infested stream by ferry, then onwards to Bamaga and Seisa Resort for the next two nights.

We stay in air-conditioned cabins or tent cabins by the sea, in the most exotic setting you can imagine.

Overnight: Punsand Bay Resort

Day 7

A change today from 4WD travelling as we take a boat cruise across the Torres Strait to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour around this small island that is part of Torres Strait culture and history.

The island is situated between Cape York and Australia’s nearest neighbour New Guinea. A

fter lunch it’s time to take the ferry back to the mainland to Seisa Resort for our last overnight stay on Cape York.

Overnight: Punsand Bay Resort

Day 8

The most northerly tip of the Australian continent, Cape York, is our destination.

We celebrate with champagne before visiting the remains of Somerset, which was established by the Jardine Family as the Government outpost and Cattle Station.

We spend some time at some secluded beaches, where we have previously sighted dugongs and sea turtles. This is a particularly scenic part of the Cape, with lots to see and do.

Finally we make our way to Bamaga Airport for your scenic flight back to Cairns with unforgettable memories of Australia’s vast Cape York region.

Tour Cost:
AU$3,632.00 per person twin share
(AU$985.00 single supplement)
AU$2,256.00 per child

TERM & CONDITIONS >>

Departure Details:
Every Tuesday from May to November
or by request.
Cairns - 7:30am
Arrival Details:
Cairns late afternoon

Tour Inclusions:
- Luxury 4WD vehicle + experienced driver guide
- All accommodation Twin share
- All breakfasts & dinners and light lunches
- Morning / Afternoon teas
- All National Park entry fees
- All ferries and barges
- Cruise to Thursday Island
- Flight from Cairns to Bamaga or Bamaga to Cairns (one way only)

What to bring:
- Camera
- Comfortable clothes and footwear
- Sunscreen 30+
- Hat
- Wallet
- Personal Items

Discovery Tours Australia
Australian Wilderness Tours

Cairns, 4870 Queensland, Australia
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