7 Day Cape York Tour - Fly North, Drive South - Small Group 4WD Camping Tour (Code: WCCY07SC)

Cooktown and Cape York » 7 Day Cape York Tour - Fly North, Drive South - Small Group 4WD Camping Tour (Code: WCCY07SC)

Type: Tours - Cape York Camping Tours

Travelling on safari in small groups of between 4 - 13 people, this Cape York tour starts with a flight from Cairns to Cape York and by the day's end you will have walked to the very tip of Australia! In seven days and six nights you will explore the beauty of the flora and fauna of Iron Range National Park (conditions permitting), Daintree National Park, and explore the history and aboriginal culture of Cape York. Nicknamed, the "explorer" tour, it is important to note, this tour does not visit Weipa or Lakefield National Park - you need to join the 14 day small group camping tour to do this part of Cape York. If you want to spend more time at Cape York itself, you can fly up a day or two early and join the tour later, making your own arrangements until the tour begins.

Cape York Peninsula … one of Australia's last great wilderness regions extends 1000 kilometres north of Cairns. And… you'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

Departure Dates Remaining in 2010: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

Sep 13 (on specail - $1595 per person)

How to Book: A 20% deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least seven weeks prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within seven weeks of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. A $20 per person fuel levy applies in addition to the ticket price, and is payable on the first day of travel. You can book via the rates table below or by calling 1800 681 685 or + 61 7 4036 3562 from overseas.

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Tour Itineray:

Meal code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner

Day 1 - (LD) This morning make your own way to Cairns Domestic Airport to meet a tour representative to assist with check in. Fly over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Bamaga (Cape York) to be met by your tour guide. Visit the north’s remote communities to stock up on supplies. Enjoy a fascinating visit to the beautiful “Lockerbie Scrub”, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest before taking an emotional walk to the very top of Australia – CAPE YORK. After a fitting celebration we travel to our camp at Punsand Bay on the tropical shores of Torres Strait.

Day 2 - (BLD) Across the mighty Jardine River we travel through Cape York's wilderness and on to Fruit Bat Falls for lunch and a swim in its pristine spring-fed waters. Continue on to our overnight camp at Moreton on the Wenlock River.

Day 3 - (BLD) Today we head east across the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers to the fabulous Iron Range National Park, Australia’s largest remaining area of tropical lowland rainforest. The area is renown for its Eclectus Parrots, Palm Cockatoos, Magnificent Rifle Birds, Green (Condra) Pythons and Spotted Cuscus to name just a few. We camp at Chili Beach on the Coral Sea’s shore tonight.

Day 4 - (BLD) This morning we visit the tiny outpost of Portland Roads before returning to see other secrets hidden in the Iron Range rainforest. We leave the National Park through Tozers Gap and travel on to visit the historic Batavia gold fields. Onward to Archer River where we camp tonight.

Day 5 - (BLD) South to Coen then on to the historic telegraph station of Musgrave. Continue on into Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres) and a great wildlife spotting opportunity. We camp in the National Park tonight.

Day 6 - (BL) Rise to the morning chorus of the many bird species in Lakefield. We travel on to “Quinkan Country” near Laura, an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Here we climb (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Travel to historic Cooktown and walk where Captain Cook once walked, enjoy Grassy Hill's spectacular views and relive the gold rush days strolling past heritage buildings. We camp near Cooktown tonight.

Day 7 - (BL) Visit eerie Black Mountain and the quaint Lion's Den Hotel this morning. Now 4WD adventure on the Bloomfield Track (weather permitting) into the World Heritage Listed rainforests of Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Nearing the end we cross the Daintree River by cable ferry and continue on to Port Douglas or Cairns completing your fascinating adventure of discovery and fun in Australia's far north.

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
Meals as coded
Pyramid-style safari tent / self-inflating mattress
100mm thick self inflating air mattresses with fitted bottom sheet, and hearty camp oven cooked meals each night make this truly “camping in style”.
Scenic flight Cairns to Bamaga
The Top Of Australia - CAPE YORK!
Lockerbie Scrub
"The Telegraph Track"
Fruit Bat Falls
Wenlock & Pascoe Rivers
Iron Range National Park
Chili Beach
Portland Roads
Mt Tozer & Tozer’s Gap
Batavia Goldfields
Archer River, Coen & Musgrave
Lakefield National Park
Cooktown, Black Mountain & Lion’s Den Hotel
Cape Tribulation & Bloomfield Track
World Heritage Daintree Rainforest
Includes all National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Rates and Tariffs

2011 Season

1^st May 2011 to 30^th Sep 2011

7 Day Cape York - Fly Drive 4WD Camping Tour - Twin Share

$1895.00 adult
$1795.00 per child

7 Day Cape York - Fly Drive 4WD Camping - Single

$2045.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

How to Book: A 20% deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least seven weeks prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within seven weeks of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. A $20 per person fuel levy applies in addition to the ticket price, and is payable on the first day of travel. You can book via the rates table above or by calling 1800 681 685 or + 61 7 4036 3562 from overseas.

Departure Dates Remaining in 2010: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

* Sep 13 (on specail - $1595 per person)

Departure Time: Cairns Qantas Domestic Airport at 7:00am - flight times to be confirmed. A Guide will be at the airport to assist with group check-in.

Return Time: Hotels in Port Douglas / Beaches / Cairns from 5:00pm

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up and drop off to your accommodation in Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas are included in this tour.

What is not included:
$20 per person fuel levy
All alcoholic drinks
• Dinner on Days 4 and 6
• Optional Tours
• Sleeping Bag (available for hire - $25 per person) / Pillow
• Items of a personal nature

Booking Policy

This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age. Child age is from 7 - 14 years only.
Solo travellers must pay the Single rate.
A 20% deposit payment is required at the time of booking.
A $20 per person fuel levy applies and is payable on the first day of travel.
Luggage space is very limited. Please limit this to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small daypack (cabin baggage). Your sleeping bag and 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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