*7 Day Drive North Fly South Cape York & Thursday Island Small Group Accommodated Tour (Code: WCCY07DFA)

Type: Tours - Cape York Accommodated Tours

Travelling in small groups of between 4 - 13 people, this is a multi award winning eco adventure based Cape York Accommodated Tour. This tour's main point of difference is that you travel in small groups and it includes a tour of Thursday Island.

Departure Dates for this tour in 2012:

• May 26
  
• June 9, 23
  
• July 7, 21
  
• Aug 4, 18
  
• Sep 1, 15, 29
• Oct 13

If the above dates do not suit you, you may wish to do this same tour in reverse order, fly up and drive back.  

Click here to see the dates and itinerary of the reverse itinerary. (Fly  North/ Drive South)

Click here to see Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2012.

How to Book:  You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Just click on that button and then follow the prompts. Or, call us to book it + 61 7 4044 9792 from outside Australia or freecall 1800 681 685 from within Australia. A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 13.

Tour Itinerary:

Meal Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner  

Day 1 – (LD) Your adventure begins travelling along the scenic coastal route to the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Daintree rainforest. We cross the infamous Daintree River by cable ferry and travel on into the primeval jungle. Here you’ll walk with your guide to experience some of the intriguing plants and animals of this wonderful region. Now the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). We travel on gravel roads, cross beautiful rainforest creeks and are afforded the most spectacular views from the steep climbs and descents. We cross the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. Lunch is at the quaint Lion's Den Hotel. After lunch we visit eerie Black Mountain on the way to historic Cooktown. Walk where Captain Cook walked and enjoy Grassy Hill’s spectacular views on a tour of Cooktown where we stay tonight.

Day 2 - (BLD) This morning travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland on our way to “Quinkan Country” near Laura. Here we climb (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Explore Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres). Waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife makes for a memorable day before arriving at the century old Telegraph Station and now working cattle station of Musgrave, our overnight stop.

Day 3 - (BL) This morning we cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. Onward we cross the picturesque Archer River before heading to the west coast of the Peninsula to the bauxite mining town of Weipa, our overnight stop. Dinner is at your own expense this evening.

Day 4 - (BLD) An opportunity this morning to learn about this remote mining town. Later we travel via Batavia Downs to the Wenlock River, site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Office. Time for exploring, bushwalking, birdwatching or simply relaxing. We overnight at Moreton’s delightful permanent tent safari camp.

Day 5 - (BLD) 4WD adventure and fun today on the famous Telegraph Track through Cape York's unique wilderness of gigantic termite mounds, crystal clear creeks, carnivorous pitcher plants and prehistoric cycads. Lunch at pristine Fruit Bat Falls and a great chance to swim in its cool spring-fed waters. Across the mighty Jardine River by cable ferry and on to the northern-most settlements on mainland Australia where we stay for two nights.

Day 6 - (BLD) A fascinating visit to the beautiful “Lockerbie Scrub”, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset on Albany passage where you can ponder the past, our explorers, pioneers and the Cape’s traditional owners. Now, an emotional walk to the very top of Australia – CAPE YORK!

Day 7 - (B) We say farewell this morning as you board your boat to cruise to Thursday Island, capital of the Torres Strait Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the island. After lunch (own expense) transfer by ferry to Horn Island to board your aircraft to fly over The Great Barrier Reef to Cairns ending your fascinating safari of adventure and discovery in Australia’s far north. The safari terminates at Cairns airport. A staff member from FNQ Travel will arrange to take you back to your Cairns accommodation.

Note: Due to limited accommodation in remote areas of northern Australia we may have to use alternative accommodation of a similar standard from time to time.

Features & Inclusions

• Award winning guides and a long established company
• Best practice eco-tourism with commitment to conservation
• Attention to detail ensuring passenger satisfaction, comfort and safety
• Small Groups – Maximum 13 guests
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Professional Qualified Guide
• 4 nights accommodation – Private Bathroom Facilities
• 2 nights accommodation – Share Bathroom Facilities
• Meals as coded
• World Heritage Listed Daintree rainforest
• Daintree River Cruise
• Bloomfield Track (weather permitting)
• Guided Tour of Cooktown
• Guided Tour of “Quinkan” Aboriginal Rock Art
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave, Coen, Archer River
• Wenlock River
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Cape York
• Guided Tour of Historic Somerset
• Ferry between Seisia (mainland) and Thursday Island
• Guided Tour of Thursday Island
• One-way air travel between Horn Island and Cairns
• All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2012 Season	26th May 2012 to 13th Oct 2012
Twin share room	$3195.00 adult $3095.00 per child
Single Room	$3815.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departure Dates for this tour in 2012:

May 26
June 9, 23
July 7, 21
Aug 4, 18
Sep 1, 15, 29
Oct 13

How to Book: You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Just click on that button and then follow the prompts. Or, call us to book it + 61 7 4044 9792 from outside Australia or freecall 1800 681 685 from within Australia. A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 13.

Departure time: Hotels in Cairns / Beaches / Port Douglas from 7:00am
Return time: Cairns Domestic Airport at approximately 5:30pm – flight times to be confirmed. The safari terminates at the airport. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the date of return because the time of return can sometimes be delayed by several hours.

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas are included in this tour.

What is not included:
• All drinks
• Lunch on Thursday Island
• Dinner in Weipa
• Items of a personal nature

Booking Policy

This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age. Child age is from 7 - 14 years only.
Solo travellers must pay the Single rate.

Luggage space is very limited. Please limit this to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small daypack (cabin baggage). A maximum weight limit of 10kg is permitted due to limitations and Workplace

Health & Safety requirements.
Please advise the name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director can’t find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

Cancellation Policy:
60 – 30 days prior to travel, a 25% cancellation fee applies
29 – 14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
·Less than 14 days prior to travel, a100% cancellation fee applies
·A $400 per person administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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