16 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York
Cooktown and Cape York » 16 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York
Type: Tours - Cape York Tag-Along Tours
This a slightly more comprehensive tag-along tour than the 12 day tour. This Cape York Tag-along Tour covers a larger area and like the 12 day tour, is a fully catered and escorted tag-along Cape York tour. Vehicles travelling on this Cape York Tag-along adventure must be 4WD. 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 2011: 20th July & the 12th of September.
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.
Basic Itinerary:
Day 1. ATHERTON – WALSH RIVER 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.
Day 2. WALSH RIVER – HANN RIVER ROADHOUSE 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 – MORETON TELEGRAPH STATION Today we continue on the Development Road to Musgrave which was a fortified Overland Telegraph Repeater Station. Then on to the historic gold mining town of Coen for lunch and a swim in the Coen River. Tonight, we camp at Moreton Telegraph Station.
Day 4. MORETON - DULHUNTY FALLS Serious four wheel driving today as we join the Old Telegraph Line where we cross several beautiful streams. Camp is at Dulhunty Falls away from the main tourist areas.
Day 5. DULHUNTY FALLS – ELIOT FALLS Today we return to the Telegraph Line before and continue on to Eliot Falls, passing through some unique vegetation in the heathlands country (grevilleas, pitcher plants, large cypress trees). You will be given a choice to negotiate the notorious Gunshot Creek, or take the Bypass track. Tonight we camp at beautiful Eliot Falls where you can enjoy swimming in crystal clear water.
Day 6. ELIOT FALLS – SEISIA This is a short day as we rejoin the Telegraph Track and cross the Jardine River on the ferry before arriving at Seisia on the shores of Torres Strait. Good fishing can be had off the wharf, or an organised fishing trip can be arranged.
Day 7. SEISIA A free day today to allow you the opportunity to visit Thursday Island or Horn Island (optional), or to spend however you wish. Your crew will advise you.
Day 8. SEISIA – THE TIP OF AUSTRALIA – LOCKERBIE – SOMERSET Today we reach our goal, the most northerly point on the Australian mainland. We then visit the site of historical Somerset, the first Government outpost on Cape York, and with Lockerbie, the home of the Jardines, before returning to the Seisia Campground.
Day 9. SEISIA – CPT BILLY’S LANDING Today it’s Muttee Heads and the mouth of the Jardine River on the West Coast before reaching our camp at Captain Billy’s Landing on the East coast.
Day 10. CPT BILLY’S LANDING – WEIPA We return to the Southern Bypass Road and cross the Wenlock River again before travelling through Batavia to Weipa.
Day 11. WEIPA – MERLUNA STATION CAMP This morning there is an optional tour of the bauxite mine. Weipa has one of the world’s largest bauxite deposits. We can also arrange for a half day’s fishing. After lunch we travel on to Merluna, an operating cattle station.
Day 12. MERLUNA – STEWART RIVER We visit the Batavia Goldfields before rejoining the Development Road. You will have time to visit the Coen Heritage Museum before travelling to our camp on the Stewart River.
Day 13. STEWART RIVER – LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK We continue on an Old Coach Road to Lakefield National Park where we will camp. There will be good four wheel driving and picturesque scenery. There is usually an abundance of bird life and perhaps the opportunity to spot a crocodile lazing in the sun.
Day 14. LAKEFIELD – JOWALBINNA We travel through Lakefield and visit some lily lagoons and the Old Laura Homestead. There is an opportunity to join a guided tour at Jowalbinna Rock Art Safari Camp, or you may wish to enjoy a self guided walk and a swim.
Day 15. JOWALBINNA - COOKTOWN Visit Laura, Split rock Aboriginal Art Site, the interpretative Centre then on to the Normanby River and Isabella Falls to Cooktown. You will arrive in Cooktown with time to explore this historic town where Captain Cook beached the Endeavour for repairs in 1770.
Day 16. COOKTOWN – ATHERTON/CAIRNS Our last day will be spent travelling through the beautiful Cape Tribulation National Park. We cross the Daintree River on the ferry before returning to Atherton or Cairns.
THIS ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER AND TRACK CONDITIONS AT THE TIME.
16 DAY CAPE YORK HIGHLIGHTS: *Historical Chillagoe and limestone caves, *Mitchell R, * Wenlock R, *Overland Telegraph Track with its beautiful waterfalls, *Jardine River, *Seisia, Bamaga and the Top of Australia, *Optional Cruise and Historical Tour of Thursday Island,* More time in Weipa and Seisia than the 12 day tour, *Abandoned Wenlock Goldfields, *Old Coach Road to the East Coast *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
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| 16 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York | $1904.00 per person |
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| 16 Day 4WD Tag-Along Tour of Cape York | $1904.00 per person |
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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 $560 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 $66.00 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.
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.
Departure Dates for 2011: * July 20, Sept 12
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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