7 Day Drive North Fly South Cape York & Thursday Island Accommodated Quality Tour – (Code: WC7DFA)

Type: Packages - 5 or More Day Packages

On this 7 Day unique tour you will travel with a small group, between 4 to 13 passengers, with an experienced guide, and you will sleep in the best available accommodation on route each night so you are fresh for what each new day brings. Cape York … one of Australia's last great wilderness regions extends 1000 kilometres north of Cairns. You will see the highlights of Cape York in a relatively shorter time period by driving one way and flying back. You'll meet the animals and plants of the Australian bush in a habitat of crystal clear spring fed creeks and waterfalls, huge termite mounds and carnivorous plants.  And… you'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

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Departure Dates remaining for 2011: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting. 

• Sep 3, 17
• Oct 1, 15

If the above dates do not suit you, you may wish to do this same tour in reverse order, fly up and drive back. Please ask for the itinerary of the Fly/Drive tour if you are interested in any of the above dates.

Click here to see the dates and itinerary of the reverse itinerary. (Fly  North/ Drive South)

Departure Dates for this tour in 2012:

• May 26
  
• June 9, 23
  
• July 7, 21
  
• Aug 4, 18
  
• Sep 1, 15, 29
• Oct 13

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

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

How to Book:  A Deposit of 20% per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within seven weeks 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 4. The maximum number is 13.  You can book online by using the rates table below or call us on Toll Free 1800 681 685 or +61 (0)7 4036 3562. 

Inclusions: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= DinnerAll National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

• 4 nights accommodation – Private Bathroom Facilities
• 2 nights accommodation – Share Bathroom Facilities

Day 1 – (LD) Your adventure begins with a fascinating day in the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Daintree rainforest. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Daintree River to experience the fabulous birdlife and wildlife along the river, including the fearsome Estuarine Crocodile. We now cross the river by cable ferry and travel on into the primeval jungle, the oldest rainforest on earth. We visit Jindalba. This area contains one of our very few remaining pockets of undisturbed lowland coastal rainforest, rich with magnificent examples of primitive flowering plants and spectacular trees and vines. Here you’ll walk with your guide to experience some of the intriguing plants and animals of this wonderful region. We overnight at Heritage Lodge (private facilities). 

Day 2 - (BLD) Today we wind our way north. We stop for morning tea beside a pristine creek on our way to the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). We travel on gravel roads, cross beautiful rainforest creeks and are afforded the most spectacular views from the steep climbs and descents. We cross the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. Lunch is at the quaint Lion's Den Hotel. After lunch we visit eerie Black Mountain on the way to historic Cooktown. Walk where Captain Cook walked and enjoy Grassy Hill’s spectacular views on a tour of Cooktown where we stay tonight. Overnight at Sovereign Resort, Cooktown (private facilities).

Day 3 - (BLD) Explore Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres). Waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife makes for a memorable day before arriving at the century old Telegraph Station and now working cattle station of Musgrave, our overnight stop. (Shared bathroom facilities)

Day 4 - (BLD) This morning we cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. Onward we cross the sprawling sandbanks of the Archer River and the Wenlock River, site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Office. Time for exploring, bushwalking, birdwatching or simply relaxing. We overnight at Moreton’s delightful permanent tent safari camp. (Shared bathroom facilities)

Day 5 - (BLD) 4WD adventure and fun today on the famous Telegraph Track through Cape York's unique wilderness of gigantic termite mounds, crystal clear creeks, carnivorous pitcher plants and prehistoric cycads. Lunch at picturesque Fruit Bat Falls and a great chance to swim in its pristine spring-fed waters. Across the mighty Jardine River and on to the northern-most ettlements on mainland Australia where we stay for two nights. (private facilities).

Day 6 - (BLD) A fascinating visit to the beautiful “Lockerbie Scrub”, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset on Albany passage where you can ponder the past, our explorers, pioneers and the Cape’s traditional owners. Now, an emotional walk to the very top of Australia – CAPE YORK!

Day 7 - (B) We say farewell this morning as you board your boat to cruise to Thursday Island, capital of the Torres Strait Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the island (included). After lunch (own expense today) transfer by ferry to Horn Island to board your aircraft to fly over The Great Barrier Reef to Cairns ending your fascinating safari of adventure and discovery in Australia’s far north. The safari terminates at Cairns airport. FNQ Travel Staff will transfer you to your hotel in Cairns if you booked with us.

Features & Inclusions

• Award winning guides and a long established company
• Best practice eco-tourism with commitment to conservation
• Attention to detail ensuring passenger satisfaction, comfort and safety
• Small Groups – Maximum 13 guests
• Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Professional Qualified Guide
• 4 nights accommodation – Private Bathroom Facilities
• 2 nights accommodation – Share Bathroom Facilities
• Meals as coded World Heritage Listed Daintree rainforest
• Daintree River Cruise
• Bloomfield Track (weather permitting)
• Guided Tour of Cooktown
• Guided Tour of “Quinkan” Aboriginal Rock Art
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave, Coen, Archer River
• Wenlock River
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Cape York
• Guided Tour of Historic Somerset
• Ferry between Seisia (mainland) and Thursday Island
• Tour of Thursday Island
• One-way air travel between Horn Island and Cairns
• All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2011 Season	1st May 2011 to 31st Oct 2011
Twin Share Room	$3095.00 adult $2995.00 per child
Single Room	$3715.00 adult
2012 Season	26th May 2012 to 13th Oct 2012
Twin Share Room	$3195.00 adult $3095.00 per child
Single Room	$3815.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departure Dates remaining for 2011: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

* Sep 3, 17
* Oct 1, 15

Departure Dates for this tour in 2012:

May 26
June 9, 23
July 7, 21
Aug 4, 18
Sep 1, 15, 29
Oct 13

If the above dates do not suit you, you may wish to do this same tour in reverse order, fly up and drive back. Please ask for the itinerary of the Fly/Drive tour if you are interested in any of the above dates.

How to Book: A Deposit of 20% per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within seven weeks 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 4. The maximum number is 13. You can book online by using the rates table above or call us on Toll Free 1800 681 685 or +61 (0)7 4036 3562.

Departure time:
Between 7.00am-9.00am, you will be advised an exact pick up time 1 – 2 days prior to your tour’s departure date.

Return time:
Approximately 5.00pm. You will be advised at the time of booking.

Pickup or Departure Point Details:
Complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Cairns is included in this tour.

What is not included:
All drinks
Dinner in Weipa
Lunch on Thursday Island
Items of a personal nature

Booking Policy

Notes of importance:
Solo travellers must pay the Single rate.
This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age. Child age is from 7 - 14 years only.

Luggage space is very limited on the safari sector. Please limit this to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small day pack (cabin baggage). Your favourite pillow may be packed separately. A maximum weight limit of 10kg is permitted due to limitations and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Please advise 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.

Cancellation Policy:
60 – 30 days prior to travel, a 25% cancellation fee applies
29 – 14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
·Less than 14 days prior to travel, a100% cancellation fee applies
·A $200 per person administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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