12 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York departing on 29 August

Cooktown and Cape York » 12 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York departing on 29 August

Type: Tours - Cape York Tag-Along Tours

Vehicles travelling on these adventures must be 4WD. For your safety and peace of mind, all vehicles will require an inspection and all necessary repairs must be carried out before departure. The maximum number of customer vehicles in the convoy will be nine. This tour offers you an excellent catering service ( from lunch Day 1 until lunch final day excluding lunch on free days) and the escort vehicle and guide will also enhance your experinence.

Departure Dates for 2012: 29 August only.

How to Book: A Deposit of $200.00 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 49 days before departure. The minimum number of vehicles per trip required for the trip to run is 5. The maximum number is 9.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1. Depart Atherton 8.00 am. Travel through Mareeba, then west through Almaden to Chillagoe. We have time for an optional tour through one of the limestone caves in the National Park. After lunch we pass through cattle country and camp on the Walsh River Crossing.

Day 2 Travelling through more cattle country we cross the Palmer River and join the Peninsula Development Road. Overnight camp is at the Hann River Roadhouse.

Day 3. Hann River to Moreton Telegraph Station on the Wenlock River via the Peninsula Development Road.

Day 4. Wenlock River to Dulhunty Falls. Today we join the old Telegraph Track where we cross several beautiful streams, and pass through some unique vegetation in the heathlands country (grevilleas, pitcher plants, large cypress trees). You will be given the choice to negotiate the notorious Gunshot Creek or take the bypass track.

Day 5. Dulhunty Falls to Seisia on the shores of Torres Strait. You will cross the Jardine River by ferry. Good fishing can be had off the wharf at Seisia, or special fishing charters can be arranged.

Day 6. Thursday Island, and historical tour. (Optional) Return to Seisia,

Day 7. Seisia to Eliot Falls. Today we visit the most northerly point of the Australian mainland. We also see historic Somerset and Lockerbie and then head south to Eliot Falls where you can enjoy swimming in crystal clear water.

Day 8. Eliot Falls to Weipa. You will travel through station properties to Weipa which has one of the world's largest bauxite deposits. There is an opportunity to do some fishing.

Day 9. Weipa to Coen. After a tour of the Weipa Bauxite mine in the morning (optional), we rejoin the Peninsula Development road to camp near Coen.

Day 10. Coen to Lakefield National Park. At Lakefield NP there are fresh water lagoons where you will see much birdlife and water lilies, and perhaps a wild pig and crocodile.

Day 11. Lakefield NP to Cooktown. There will be time to visit the highlights of the town including the historic museum. You may enjoy more fishing.

Day 12. Cooktown to Atherton/Cairns. Our last day will be spent travelling through the beautiful Cape Tribulation National Park. We cross the Daintree River by ferry before returning to Atherton/Cairns.

THIS ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER AND TRACK CONDITIONS AT THE TIME

12 DAY CAPE YORK HIGHLIGHTS:

*Historical Chillagoe and limestone caves,

*Mitchell River

* Wenlock River

*Overland Telegraph Track with its beautiful waterfalls

*Jardine River

*Seisia, Bamaga and the Top of Australia

*Optional Cruise and Historical Tour of Thursday Island

*Weipa

*Lakefield National Park

*Cooktown

*Daintree Track and World Heritage Cape Tribulation.

Features & Inclusions

Experienced and understanding staff with senior first aid
Fully equipped escort vehicle
Excellent catering service ( from lunch Day 1 until lunch final day excluding lunch on free days)
All cooking and eating utensils
Heavy equipment carried by the escort vehicle – less stress on your vehicle or problems buying or storing food
All camp fees, National Parks, private property and Aboriginal permit fees.
Comprehensive Briefing Pack consisting of maps, tourist information, lists of personal requirements and of recommended tools and spares

Rates and Tariffs

2011 Season

1^st May 2011 to 31^st Oct 2011

12 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York

$1428.00 per person

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Prices are per adult. If there are more 2 adults in the vehicle, there is a 10% discount for each adult in the vehicle after the 2nd person.
Children who are sharing the vehicle with two or more adults can pay $420 each. A child is classed as anyone between the age of 2 - 14 years.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
Your vehicle expenses, Optional cruises, Flights and Tours, Camping equipment, UHF Radio (Compulsory – we can hire) and Alcoholic drinks
*Fuel Allow 15 lt per 100 klms
*Vehicle Inspection Approx $60.00 per vehicle
*Jardine River Ferry $99.00 per vehicle return
*Daintree River Ferry $25.00 per vehicle
Chillagoe Cave tour $15.00 adult. Child less.
Weipa Mine tour $30.00 per adult - $15.00 per child
Return Boat and Bus tour of Thursday Island $140.00 adult, $70.00 child
Return Boat trip to Thursday Island $110.00 adult, $55.00child
Thursday Is/Horn Is package $245.00 adult
James Cook Museum $5.00 adult, $1.50 child

N.B. All the prices quoted above are approximate and could change. We have no control over other operators and can only offer suggestions. We will advise of any changes as they come to hand.

A Deposit of $200.00 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 49 days before departure. The minimum number of vehicles per trip required for the trip to run is 5. The maximum number is 9.

Departure Dates for 2012: 29 August only.

Regarding toilets and showers: The escort vehicle carries a bush canvas toilet and shower which is erected at a few bush camp sites for the few times there are not fixed toilet and shower facilities. The bush toilet is generally a makeshift toilet seat above a whole in the ground. They way it works is that one buries their business after they are done with some lose dirt and a shovel. At first it may take some getting used to but after a few times, you will be a natural.

Booking Policy

CANCELLATIONS:
The right is reserved to charge a fee in the event of cancellation, although each set of circumstances will be looked at individually.

More than 21 days from departure: $150.00 administration fee
Within 21 days from departure: 25% of the fare
Within 14 days from departure: 50% of the fare
Within 7 days and after departure: No refund.

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