7 Day Fully Accommodated Cape York Tour - Drive North, Fly South 4WD Safari - with hotels and indoor breakfast and dinners (Code: HT7DFA)

Type: Tours - Cape York Accommodated Tours

If you are looking for some of the comforts of home and have little or no interest in camping or outdoor camp meals, then this may be the tour for you. This Cape York tour starts from Cairns and takes you all the way to Cape York and Thursday Island before you fly back from Horn Island to Cairns.

You'll travel in a luxury 4WD vehicle and eat and sleep in relative comfort compared to all the other Cape York tours.

Departure Dates: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting.This tour also operates in reverse on different dates. Click here to see the dates of departure and itinerary for the reverse itinerary which is a Fly North, Drive South Fully Accommodated tour.

2012 Departure Dates:

• May 22
• June 5, 19
  
• July 3, 17, 31
• Aug 14, 28
• Sept 11, 25
  
• Oct 9, 23

Click here for All 2012 Cape York Tour Departure Dates

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.

More Information About the Tour:

The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 6. (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people) 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.

Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary.
All bedding and linen are provided.

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)

After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Sovereign Resort in Cooktown – ensuite facilities.

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park (toad conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight stop at the old Musgrave telegraph station. (Accommodation with share facilities)

DAY 3 MUSGRAVE - COEN – ARCHER RIVER – WEIPA (BLD)

After a leisurely morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our accommodation tonight is at the Heritage Resort – ensuite facilities.

DAY 4 WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER – BRAMWELL STATION (BD)

This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch, we head for our overnight stay at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station - share facilities. 

DAY 5 BRAMWELL – FRUIT BAT FALLS – CAPE YORK (BLD)

After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. The  accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 6 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 lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia. The  accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 7 CAPE YORK – THURSDAY ISLAND - CAIRNS (B)

An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Then board your plane at Horn Island for a scenic flight back to Cairns. ETA to Cairns, approx 5.30pm.     

 The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and, accommodation if necessitated.

Features & Inclusions

• 6 nights accommodation – 4 Nights Private Bathroom Facilities, 2 Nights Shared Bathroom.
• Modern air conditioned 4WD vehicle
• All restaurant dinners and breakfasts
• Flight from Horn Island Island to Cairns
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Horn Island visit
• Thursday Island tour
• Fruitbat falls
• Bramwell Station
• Weipa
• Lotus Bird Lodge
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield Track
• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park
• All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

Booking Information

Departure Dates: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour operates in reverse on different dates.

2012:
May 22
June 5, 19
July 3, 17, 31
Aug 14, 28
Sept 11, 25
Oct 9, 23

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. (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people) The maximum number is 24. You can book by clicking on the "Add to Itinerary" button in the rates table above or call 07 4036 3562 to book or inquire.

Departure time: 7:00am
Return time: 5.30pm - approximate. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the date of return because the time of return may be delayed.

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

Child Policy: Child = 11-14 years. Children under 11 years are not recommended to take this tour.

Optional Extras:

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

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.

Booking Policy

Child age is 11 - 14 years. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 11.

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.

Important Notes:
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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