8 Day Fly North Drive South Cape York & Thursday Island Fully Accommodated Quality Tour –Only three to six passengers (Code DTFD)

Type: Packages - 5 or More Day Packages

If you want to see Cape York with an experienced local tour guide and amongst a group of three to six people, then this may the tour for you. With many value added inclusions, you'll find this tour is very good value for money. On this 8 Day Cape York Safari there are restricted numbers per trip, so you can ask the guide to see what you are interested in most, to a larger extent, than on tours where numbers of passengers is greater.

Departure Dates for 2012: All the following tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of three passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour also operates in the exact reverse on different dates to those below. Click here to see the dates and itinerary of the reverse itinerary. (Drive North/ Fly South)

Departure Dates for 2012:

• July 10

Alternate departure dates are available for this tour on request with a minimum of four passngers at the sole charter rate listed below.

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

How to book: This trip should be booked as far in advance as is possible. We require a deposit of $400 per person within 5 days of making a booking. The balance must be paid in full at least two months prior to departure. Bookings made within two months of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. Please note, if you are the first two people to book, your tour is not guaranteed until at least three people are booked.

Click here to jump straight to the price tables for this tour!

Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner.

Day 1 - FLY FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE YORK (D)

Your tour starts from Cairns Airport or if required a shuttle bus will take you to the airport from the Cairns CBD. Arriving at Bamaga Airport you are met by your Driver/Guide and will board your luxury 4WD. We then head for Australia’s most northerly point, Cape York.

The 30 minute walk to the point has lots of great views, also once we arrive it’s time to grab a drink and enjoy the start of the amazing sunset over the Torres Strait. A short drive takes us to Seisa Resort where we stay in air-conditioned cabins by the sea; this will be our home for the next 2 nights.

Overnight: Seisa Resort (Ensuite) D

Day 2 - THURSDAY ISLAND (B, D)

Today we take a boat cruise across the Torres Strait to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour around this small island that is part of Torres Strait culture and history.

Thursday Island is situated between Cape York and Australia’s nearest neighbour New Guinea we enjoy a 2 hour guided tour of the island after lunch it’s time to take the ferry back to the mainland.

Late afternoon we visit the remains of Somerset, which was established by the Jardine Family as the Government outpost and Cattle Station. Spend some time at some secluded beaches, where we have previously sighted dugongs and sea turtles. This is a particularly scenic part of the Cape.

Overnight: Seisa Resort (Ensuite) B D

Day 3 - CAPE YORK TO WEIPA (B, L, D)

Leaving the Cape behind us we travel south along the Old Telegraph Track across the Great Dividing Range though the Jardine National Park boarded by the Telegraph Track to the west and the Coral Sea to the East.

Arriving at the Crocodile infested Jardine River it’s time for some morning tea before boarding the Ferry to cross the Jardine. We arrive at Fruit Bat Falls where we enjoy the board walk and there is also time to cool off with a swim if you wish, it’s now time to join one of the original Telegraph Tracks including crossing the famous Wenlock River, and continue further along the old track stopping for lunch beside one of the many river crossings.

We then make an afternoon visit to the Morton Telegraph Station; this important link in communication to the far north and the cape operated till 1960. Rejoining our 4WD we travel south crossing many creeks and streams and the and head through one of the largest cattle station on the Cape - Batavia Downs before arriving at the Heritage Resort, Weipa, it’s then time to get settled before dinner is served.

Overnight: Heritage Hotel Weipa (Ensuite) B L D

Day 4 - WEIPA TO JARDINE NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)

Weipa is located in the Gulf of Carpentaria is the largest town in the Cape York Peninsula with a population of about 3000 people. Its main industries are mining and cattle exports. This afternoon, you will be taken on a guided tour of one of the mines.

We take a stroll through the Jardine National Park to amaze your senses. We then visit the Western Cape Cultural Centre. Be impressed with the stunning and truly authentic aboriginal artwork and learn about the Aboriginal culture. Then take a stroll through the township.

After lunch we explore the port of Weipa and its amazing coastline before returning to our resort time to enjoy a relaxing late afternoon as well as the resort facilities.

Overnight: Heritage Hotel Weipa (Ensuite) B L D

Day 5 - WEIPA TO IRO RNAGE NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)

This morning we travel across the open plains of the central Cape continuing our adventure to one of Australia's most remote area's we head east exploring the Sir William Thompson Range and then crossing the Pascoe River, we head to Iron Range National Park.

As we enter the National Park, we see the spectacular Mount Tozer at the peak of the table range, before descending down to Lockhart River a unique aboriginal community situated on the ocean at Lloyd Bay this will be our lunch spot today. We then travel onwards exploring the many wonders of the Iron Range National Park whilst enjoying the dense tropical rainforest being the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia.
We arrive at Portland Road at Cape Weymouth on the beautiful Coral Sea for our overnight stay.

Overnight: Portland House (Guest House Bathroom) B L D

Day 6 - IRON RANGE NATIONAL PARK TO MUSGRAVE (B, L, D)

This morning we have a later start after breakfast time for a walk on the beach or maybe time to enjoy this piece of paradise… 

Late Morning short drive takes us to Chilli Beach time to enjoy a walk along the beach and admire this amazing peace of Rainforest that joins the beach

Leaving the ocean, we head inland through the National Park and onwards to more savannah land, country of the Cape; heading south west we rejoin the main Track

Travelling along part of the southern leg of the old Telegraph Track we come to the Archer River, one of the Cape's well known obstacles and river crossing. We then continue further south to Musgrave Station and Roadhouse - our home for the night.

Overnight: Musgrave Roadhouse (Shared bathroom) B L D

Day 7 - MUSGRAVE TO COOKTOWN (B, L, D)

After an early start from Musgrave Station we head into Lakefield National Park including visits to Red and White Lilly Lagoons - these are truly spectacular parts of the National Park. We will also travel through the many river valleys and numerous giant termite mounds and arrive at Old Laura Homestead.

From the homestead we take a short drive to “welcome waterhole” wetlands from here we travel the Battle Camp Track to Cooktown. After arriving in Cooktown where we enjoy lunch before we spend the afternoon visiting the historic cemetery, the Captain Cook Museum - this is truly a unique and amazing place.

Overnight: Mungumby Lodge (Ensuite) B L D

Day 8 - COOKTOWN TO CAIRNS VIA THE DAINTREE (B, L)

Today we 4WD along the Bloomfield Track enjoying many scenic spots including Mysterious Black Mountain. Bloomfield Falls and Cedar Bay National park. 

Heading onward to Cape Tribulation, we give you an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches before stopping to enjoy lunch before we journey through the World Heritage Rainforest to Mardja Boardwalk and enjoy an interpretive walk through the rainforest.

A visit to this area would not be complete without a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company (own expense) we then cross the Daintree River by cable ferry before joining our afternoon cruise on the famous Daintree River where many crocodiles and amazing birdlife are often found. We complete our 8 days cape to cairns experience with a scenic drive along the beautiful Coral Cost to Cairns City completing a truly memorable 8 days touring the north.

Features & Inclusions

• Luxury 4WD Landcruiser vehicle + experienced driver guide
• All accommodation costs
• All breakfasts & dinners and light lunches as per the itinerary
• Morning / Afternoon teas
• All National Park entry fees
• All ferries and barges
• Cruise to Thursday Island and a bus tour of the island
• Flight from Cairns to Bamaga
• Queensland's Great Ocean Road
• Daintree National Park and Ferry Crossing
• Cape Tribulation and its sandy beaches
• Mardja boardwalk
• Bloomfield Track & Falls
• Cedar Bay National Park
• Lion's Den Pub
• Black Mountain
• Lakefield National Park
• Old Laura Homestead
• Musgrave Station
• Old Telegraph track
• Archer River
• Sir William Thompson Range
• Pascoe River
• Iron Range National Park
• Mount Tozer
• Lochart River
• Lloyd Bay
• Cape Weymouth
• Balavia Downs
• Wenlock River
• Elliot Falls
• Jardine River
• Seisa Resort
• Thursday Island

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2012 Season	1st Jun 2012 to 31st Oct 2012
Twin Share Accommodation Option	$4450.00 adult $4250.00 per child
Single Accommodation Option	$5539.00 adult
Charter - Exclusive use of vehicle by 4 passengers	$4750.00 per person
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Child age: 7 - 14 years - this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 7 and you should consider whether this tour is suitbale for your child, before booking with children.

Departure Dates for 2012: All the following tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of three passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour also operates in the exact reverse on different dates to those below.

Departure Dates for 2012:

July 10

Alternate departure dates are available for this tour on request with a minimum of four passngers at the sole charter rate listed above.

How to book: This trip should be booked as far in advance as is possible. We require a deposit of $400 per person within 5 days of making a booking. The balance must be paid in full two months prior to departure. Bookings made within two months of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. Please note, if you are the first two people to book, your tour is not guaranteed until at least three people are booked.

Booking Policy

Please note, if you are the two people to book, your tour is not guaranteed until three people are booked on the tour. Minimum passenger numbers is 3.

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS: If cancellation occurs more than 31 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of $150 per person will be deducted from your refund. Cancellations occurring less than one month prior to departure will incur the following charges: 15-31 days prior 80% of Total, 14 Days or less 100% of Total Price.

INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover against the possibility of a substantial financial loss. An emergency medical evacuation might cost you as much as $3000. Last minute cancellations can mean loss of the cost of the tour. This makes it extremely important to obtain travel insurance as soon as you book - or even before. There are several good insurance policies which are designed for travel within Australia. See the Travel insurance link on the left hand side navigation bar of this web page. (scroll up, look to the left)

Instant Enquiry

Please use the below form to lodge an enquiry about this listing.

Contact Name *

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number

Intended date of travel

Enquiry *

 

Actions

• Return to the top of the page ^
• See other listings within Cooktown and Cape York »