9 Day Cape York Fly North/ Drive South 4WD Camping Safari (Code: FRON9DFDC)

Type: Tours - Cape York Camping Tours

Start your trip to Cape York on a high note (literally) when you fly from Cairns to Horn Island in the Torres Strait. Then transfer via Thursday Island on the inter Island ferry service back to the mainland and travel south via 4WD vehicle. This is a comprehsive tour of the  many of the highlights of Cape York, camping all the way in quality tents with mattress, pillow and sleeping bags all included.

The last departure date for 2011 for this tour has now passed.

Click here to see other tour Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2011.

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 21
  
• June 11
  
• July 2
• Sep 10
• Oct 8

Click here to see other tour 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
• 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 equipment costs including strecher beds and entrance fees as per itinerary.

Day 1 (LD) From Cairns fly to Horn Island. Gain an insight into Island life before travelling by inter island ferry to the mainland via Thursday Island. Ending the day on our beach front Cape York camp at Loyalty Beach.

Day 2 (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 to the top.

Day 3 (BLD) After a brief stop in Bamaga travel to Twin Fall on the magnificent Elliot River. Camp overnight at Twin Falls.

Day 4 (BLD) Travel through Heathlands Reserve and pause at Captain Billy Landing. Over night camp at Bramwell Station Australia’s Northern most cattle station.

Day 5 (BLD) Arrive at Weipa around lunch time. Mine and Town tour (Optional at own expense) or just relax at our Weipa camp.

Day 6 (BLD) Visit the Peninsula Quarantine station and Coen on route to our camp at Musgrave Station

Day 7 (BLD) Experience Lakefield National Park and its abundant wildlife. Camp over night in the National Park.

Day 8 (BL) Visit Historic Old Laura Homestead, then arrive at Cooktown in time to visit the James Cook Historical museum (own expense). Camp in Cooktown.

Day 9 (BL) View Cooktown from Grassy Hill, then onto the Black Mountains and stop by at the Lions Den Pub. If track conditions permit venture onto the notorious Bloomfield track visiting Bloomfield falls and Cape Tribulation before returning to Cairns in the late afternoon.

Features & Inclusions

• Most meals as per the itinerary
• Flight from Cairns to Horn Island
• Island boat transfer from Horn to Thursday Island then onto the mainland (including island tours, when time permits)
• All camping fees and equipment
• 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
9 Day Fly/ Drive Camping Tour (Code: FRON9DFDC)	$3000.00 adult
Low Season special - Save $150!	$2850.00 adult
* 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.

The last departure date for 2011 for this tour has now passed.

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 21
June 11
July 2
Sep 10
Oct 8

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 45 days prior to departure are subject to a $100 per person fee.
Cancellations between 45 and 30 days will forfeit their deposit.
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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