12 Day Tour to Cape York - Fly North, Drive South - Camping 4WD Safari (Code: HT12FDC)

Type: Packages - 5 or More Day Packages

On this 12 day Cape York Camping Tour there is so much to see! One of the many highlights of this trip is an overnight trip into Iron Range National Park (weather permitting) which is the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia. The days you get on this tour (compared to shorter tours) are spent exploring the Iron Range National Park including also Chilli Beach, and Porland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WWII airfield.  

Departure Dates:

All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible.

This tour will be a 12 Day Tour in 2012 and will have the following departure dates:

• June 18
  
• July 16
• Aug 13
• Sep 10
• Oct 8

Click here to see the reverse itinerary, which is a 12 Day Drive North Fly South itinerary if the above travel dates do not suit you.

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How to Book:  A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.  You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call to book on + 61 7 4036 3562 from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia.  Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received.

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More Information About the Tour:

The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 6. The maximum number is 24 however these are amongst the most modern and comfortable 4WD tour vehicles available  featuring on-board toilets, TV/ DVD, road cam and all forward facing, reclinable seats.

To summarise the itinerary below, you will fly from Cairns to Thursday Island  where you take a guided island tour before catching the ferry to mainland Australia in the afternoon and from there you will take the guided 4WD overland safari sleeping in tents each night on the way back to Cairns. The vehicles are modern airconditioned, and fitted out so that the tour guide can stop almost anywhere either for a guided walk, rest or a meal break.

Tour Itinerary for 2012: 

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All camping costs and entrance fees as per itinerary. Facilities code = (S) Showers, (T) Toilet, (Bc) Bush Camp, (L) Laundry.

Twin share tents and foam mattresses are provided to all passengers on camping safaris.

2012 TOUR ITINERARY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

DAY 1 CAIRNS – SEISIA (D)

Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Bamaga. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Bamaga Airport, you will be met by your guide, who will take you to your camp site at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot.

DAY 2 THURSDAY ISLAND (BD)

An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you have the option to take a informative guided bus tour of the island (own expense) and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Ample time to explore the sites on the island, the Cultural Museum and souvenir shops, before you board your ferry to return to Seisia late afternoon.

 DAY 3 SEISIA - 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 4 SEISIA – TWIN FALLS (BLD)

Departing the Top End, southward bound, we cross the Jardine River. We travel along the upper section of the Old Telegraph Track, en route to Twin Falls, with its enchanting waterfalls and rock pools, ‘Paradise in Cape York’. An early arrival allows plenty of time to enjoy a refreshing swim and view the pristine falls. (Bc+T)

DAY 5 TWIN FALLS – BRAMWELL  (BLD)

After a leisurely morning, we travel on to Fruit Bat Falls, where you can enjoy the view and have a refreshing swim. We then make our way to our camp for the night at a “true blue, aussie” cattle station, Bramwell. (ST)

DAY 6 BRAMWELL - WEIPA  (BD)

A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight stop at Weipa beachfront campground, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). (STL)

DAY 7 WEIPA – IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

Leaving this modern town behind, we head towards the East Coast, crossing the Wenlock and Pascoe River, before arriving at Iron Range National Park (the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia) to find the Eclectus Parrot, the rare Palm Cockatoo, cuscus, and green python. Overnight camp in Iron Range National Park. (Bc+T) (weather and road conditions permitting)

DAY 8 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 9 IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK - ARCHER RIVER  (BLD)

Heading back to the main road, we cross the picturesque Pascoe River before exploring the Old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town, showing relics of Cape York’s history. Then making our way to our campsite at picturesque Archer River. (STL)

DAY 10 ARCHER RIVER - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK  (BLD)

We head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay and Lakefield National Park. An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to the area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. We camp the night at Kalpower Crossing (road conditions permitted). (ST)

DAY 11 LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)

This morning we stop at Old Laura Homestead, before travelling on, where we step back in time when we arrive at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit the Cooktown Museum (own expense), Captain Cooks Landing, Grassy Hill Lookout. Camp in Cooktown.

DAY 12 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)

We travel on, stopping off at Black Mountain, and then down the Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted) to Cape Tribulation, where the ‘rainforest meets the reef. At Cape Tribulation, where Captain Cook’s troubles began, we will enjoy a rainforest walk, before crossing the Daintree River to begin the last leg of our journey home. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your Cape York Adventure. We arrive back in Cairns in the late afternoon and return you to your accommodation.

The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and location of camp site if necessitated.

Features & Inclusions

• 11 nights camping in tents
• Twin Falls
• Weipa
• Iron Rangle National Park
• Chilli Beach
• Portland Roads
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Cape Tribulation

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

May - Aug Season	1st May 2012 to 31st Aug 2012
12 Day Cape York Fly Drive Camping Safari	$2850.00 adult $2565.00 per child
Sept - Oct Season	1st Sep 2012 to 31st Oct 2012
12 Day Cape York Fly Drive Camping Safari	$2650.00 adult $2385.00 per child
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

This 12 Day Tour in 2012 and will have the following departure dates:

June 18
July 16
Aug 13
Sep 10
Oct 8

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 6. The maximum number is 24.

Departure time from Cairns: Approximately 7am. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the day before the tour is due to begin.

Return time to Cairns: 6.00pm. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the date of return because the time of return can be delayed by several hours.

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up from and drop off to Cairns city accommodation.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Pre and Post tour accommodation. Meals, unless mentioned on day to day itinerary, sleeping bags and pillows, any personal items such as drinks, newspapers, telephone, laundry, souvenirs, personal and holiday insurance.

HIRE OF CAMPING EQUIPMENT -
• Sleeping bags $ 15.00 for the entire safari
• Sheet $ 5.00 for the entire safari
• Pillows $ 5.00 for the entire safari
• Towel $ 5.00 for the entire safari
• Single tent $ 70.00 for the entire safari
• Camp Strecher beds $ 48 for the entire safari

WEIPA MINE TOUR
The Largest Bauxite Mine in the World
A fascinating and informative tour of this enormous open cast mining site and the remote mining town of Weipa. The tour covers just about everything you might want to know about the Western Cape Region and its history plus a comprehensive insight into the whole process of mining and a chance to see the enormous mining equipment, trucks, locomotives and other plant used on the 2,590 square Km. Site. The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs $33.00 pp.

Booking Policy

Child Policy: Child = 11- 14 years. This tour is not recomended for children under 11 years of age.

Please advise the following:
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
•30 – 14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
•Less than 14 days prior to travel, a 100% cancellation fee applies
A $400 per person cancellation and administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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