10 Day Drive North Fly South Cape York 4WD Camping Safari (Code: FRON10DFC)

Type: Tours - Cape York Camping Tours

10 Day 4WD Safari from Cairns to Cape York, flying back to Cairns:  Travel north via 4WD vehicle and return to Cairns via air flying direct out of Bamaga. You can see a lot of Cape York on this tour as you travel overland in one direction for the 10 day's duration of the tour, then you fly back to Cairns.

Departure Dates for for 2012: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

• May 12
• June 2, 23
• July 2
• Aug 18
• Sept 15

Click here to see Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2012.

How to Book: A $400 per person deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least two months prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within two months 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.

Min/ Max Numbers for this tour: The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number of passengers per vehicle is 15. When there is more than 10 passengers, a host/ cook will accompany the driver. (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people)

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Trip Highlights

• Visit the far northern tip of Australia
• Visit the Torres Strait islands of Thursday and Horn Island (optional tour)
• Camp by the sandy shores of Loyalty Beach
• Camp at the magnificent Twin Falls
• Visit Bramwell station Australia’s northern most cattle station
• Travel through and camp in Lakefield National Park
• Visit Aboriginal art sites
• Return via the world heritage Daintree Rainforest 

Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All camping and/or  accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary.

Day 1 (L)

Departure Cairns early for Cooktown, over the Bloomfield range (track conditions permitting) passing Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield falls. Stop by the Lions Den. Camping over night in Cooktown and dinner in town.

Day 2 (BLD)

Drop by historic Old Laura Station. Enjoy the vast array of wild life Lakefield has to offer . Camping overnight in the National Park

Day 3 (BLD)

Leave the wonders of Lakefield behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterholes and creeks as you travel to Musgrave Station. Take the time out to look at the stations collection of old photos of the area. Tonight we camp at the station.

Day 4 (BLD)

Travel through the remote township of Coen and cross Archer River on your way the Gulf town of Weipa. Camping over night at Weipa

Day 5 (BLD)

Join a tour of the Bauxite mine and town tour (optional, own expense), or relax around camp before heading for Australia’s Northern most cattle station Bramwell Station and our camp for the night.

Day 6 (BLD)

Today we make our way through Heathland reserve on our way to Twin Falls on the Elliot river where you can spend the afternoon swimming and exploring spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot Falls and Twin Falls. A beautiful area, the jewel of the Cape York Peninsula and your camp for tonight.

Day 7 (BLD)

Leave Twin Falls this morning feeling refreshed as you cross the Jardine River which is renowned for its crocodiles. We cross it by Ferry ! Shortly after we arrive at Loyalty Beach our Cape York base camp.

Day 8 (BLD)

Choose an optional tour day today (own expense). Travel by inter island ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island, take a flight over the Torres Straits. Alternatively relax by the beach at loyalty.

Day 9 (BLD)

Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the Cape York peninsular. Pass through dense rainforest and stroll along deserted beaches on the way.

Day 10 (B)

Today you must pack your bags and we will take you to Bamaga airport for your flight back to Cairns.

Features & Inclusions

• Most meals
• Flight from Bamaga to Cairns
• All camping fees and equipment - including strecher beds and sleeping bags
• Entry fees
• National Park Fees
• Hann River
• Archer River
• Cockatoo Creek
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Loyalty Beach
• The Tip
• Jardine River
• Twin Falls
• Elliot Falls
• Captain Billy's Landing
• Bramwell Station
• Heathland Reserve
• Weipa
• Musgrave Station
• Lakefield
• Cooktown
• Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2012 Season	1st May 2012 to 30th Sep 2012
10 Day Drive North Fly South	$3000.00 per person
Low Season special - Save $180!	$2820.00 per person
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Extra Large Single Camp stretchers are available for $35 extra per person.
All camping equipment including freshly dry-cleaned sleeping bags and linen are also included. All tour activities and transfers unless marked as optional are included.

Single Supplement $150

Departure Dates for for 2012: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

May 12
June 2, 23
July 2
Aug 18
Sept 15

How to Book: A $400 per person deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least two months prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within two months 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.

Min/ Max Numbers for this tour: The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number of passengers per vehicle is 15. When there is more than 10 passengers, a host/ cook will accompany the driver. (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people)

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure are subject to a $400 per person fee.
Cancellations between 60 and 30 days are subject to a 75% refund.
Cancellations between 30 and 21 days are subject to a 50% refund.
Cancellations 21 days or less are subject to no refund whatsoever.

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