7 Day Cape York Tour - Fly North, Drive South - Small Group 4WD Accommodated Tour (Code: WCCY07FDA)

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. 

The time spent at each destnation and the time spent driving in between is very well balanced and each night you will sleep in relative comfort for the outback, so you are refreshed as possible for the next day! Cape York … one of Australia's last great wilderness regions extends 1000 kilometres north of Cairns. And… you'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

Departure Dates for 2012: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the following dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting. Please take your own pillow with you. This tour is also available in reverse order on different dates.

• June 1, 15, 29
  
• July 13, 27
  
• Aug 10, 24
  
• Sep 7, 21
  
• Oct 5, 19
  

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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 4036 3562 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.

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Tour Itinerary:

Meals included as per the itinerary code: Meal Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner

Day 1 - (D) This morning FNQ Travel will arrange to have you taken to Cairns Domestic Airport. Your adventure begins when you board your aircraft to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island, commercial and administration hub of the Torres Strait Islands. Time now to enjoy a guided tour of the island. After lunch (own expense) transfer by ferry to the northern-most settlements of mainland Australia where we stay for two nights.

Day 2 - (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 3 - (BLD) Across the mighty Jardine River we travel through Cape York's unique wilderness of gigantic termite mounds, crystal clear creeks, carnivorous pitcher plants and prehistoric cycads. Visit pristine Fruit Bat Falls, a great chance to swim it its cool spring-fed waters. Continue on to the Wenlock River where we overnight in Moreton’s delightful permanent tent safari camp

Day 4 - (BL) This morning time for exploring, bushwalking, birdwatching or simply relaxing. Later we travel through Batavia Downs as we head for the east coast of the Peninsula and Weipa, our overnight stop. An opportunity to learn about this bauxite mining town this afternoon. Dinner is your own expense this evening.

Day 5 - (BLD) Meet some locals at classic outposts today. Cross the picturesque Archer River on the way to the old gold mining town of Coen. Later we arrive at Musgrave, the century old Telegraph Station and now working cattle station, our overnight stop.

Day 6 - (BLD) 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 morning. We then enter “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. Travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland on our way to Cooktown, our overnight stop.

Day 7 - (BL) Walk where Captain Cook walked and enjoy the spectacular views from atop Grassy Hill on a tour of Cooktown. Leaving Cooktown we visit the quaint Lion's Den Hotel for lunch before crossing the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. 4WD action on the rugged 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 travelling 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. Further south we cross the Daintree River on a cable ferry. Now we return to Port Douglas and Cairns ending your fascinating safari of adventure and discovery in Australia’s far north.

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 – Minimum of 4, 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
• Bloomfield Track (weather permitting)
• Guided Tour of Cooktown
• Jowalbinna and 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	1st Jun 2012 to 19th Oct 2012
Accommodated Tour - Twin Share	$3195.00 adult $3095.00 per child
Accommodated Tour - Single Room	$3815.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

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 4036 3562 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 Dates for 2012: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour is also available in reverse order on different dates.

June 1, 15, 29
July 13, 27
Aug 10, 24
Sep 7, 21
Oct 5, 19

Departure time: FNQ Travel Staff will pick you up and take you to the airport. Check in at Cairns Domestic Airport at 7.00am – flight times to be confirmed. The safari starts from the airport.

Return time: Hotels in Port Douglas / Beaches / Cairns from 5:00pm
Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the day before and the day after the tour, because the time of return can sometimes be delayed by several hours.

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary drop off to your accommodation in Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas are included in this tour.

What is not included:
• All drinks
• Lunch on Thursday Island and 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). Your sleeping bag and pillow may be packed separately. 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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