9 Day Drive Fly Cape York Safari

Visit the wonders of the Cape York regions. Starting from the scenic coastline of Port Douglas and Mossman to reach the Daintree -Cape Tribulation National Park area and then travel through areas such as Cooktown, Lakefield National Park, Coen, Weipa, Bramwell Station, Twin Falls and Cape York

Pick up from your Cairns accommodation and drop back to accommodation

Cape York Cairns and Tropical North QLD Queensland

Tour duration is 9 days

The maximum number of passengers we normally have in one group is 20 but this depends on the time of year that you intend to travel.

Not recommended for wheel chairs or small children. Visit the many wonders of the Cape York regions. We start by travelling through the scenic coastline of Port Douglas and Mossman to reach the Daintree - Cape Tribulation National Park area and then travel through areas such as Cooktown, Lakefield National Park, Coen, Weipa, Bramwell Station, Twin Falls and Cape York

Day 1 - Cairns to Cooktown (L/D) After pick ups around 7.00am we travel the scenic coastline past Port Douglas and Mossman to reach the Daintree - Cape Tribulation National Park area. If weather permits we tackle the steep "Bloomfield Track" and cross the Bloomfield River then into the dense mountainous rainforests of Cedar Bay (Wet conditions dictate use of the 'Inland' road). A short visit to the historic Lions Den Pub, we view the Black Mountain area then on to historic Cooktown. We visit Grassy Hill and visit some of the towns landmarks.(Toilets & Showers) Day 2 - Cooktown to Normanby River (B/L/D) Today we travel via Lakeland Downs to Quinkan country and view Aboriginal rock art. We stop in Laura for a cool drink before continuing on to historic Old Laura Homestead. Next is New Laura Ranger Station on our way through Lakefield National Park with its tremendous wildlife, Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs, Crocodiles etc camping at Normanby River. (Toilet & Showers) Day 3 - Normanby River to Coen (B/L/D) We travel through the entire length of this 1.6 Million acre National Park visiting many water holes with an abundance of wildlife eventually arriving at Musgrave for a short break before heading on to camp at Coen. (Toilets & Showers) Day 4 - Coen to Weipa (B/D) We depart early and arrive around lunch time at Weipa. Here there is a chance to do some washing and a little shopping or an optional afternoon fishing trip is available. (Toilets & Showers) Day 5 - Weipa to Bramwell (B/L/D) A Bauxite Mine and town tour is recommended in the morning then we travel via Batavia Downs onto the Telegraph Track, cross the Wenlock River and camp at Bramwell Station . (Bush Toilet & Swim) Day 6 - Bramwell to Twin Falls (B/L/D) Today see the unbelievable Gunshot Creek crossing as we drive through the spectacular Heathland Reserve, arriving at Twin Falls to camp. Here we hike, swim, relax and enjoy the unbelievably beautiful series of waterfalls including the Elliot, Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Pit Toilet & Swim) Day 7 - Twin Falls to Cape York (B/L/D) Today we traverse a little more of the old 'Telegraph Track', crossing the Jardine River by ferry then travelling on to our base camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets & Showers) Day 8 - Cape York (B/D) There is an option today of a day tour to Thursday Island - own expense, a bus tour is available on the island. Other options on this day are Fishing, a joy flight over the Torres Strait or just relax on the beach.(Toilets and Showers) Day 9 - Cape York to Cairns (B/L) After a sleep in, we drive to the top of Australia and enjoy an exciting walk to the actual tip. After celebrations and photographs we visit Somerset and other historical areas before traveling to Bamaga to catch our afternoon flight back to Cairns arriving at approx. 6.00pm

Activity rate guide
AUD$ 2250
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