12 Day 4WD Drive Cruise Cape York Safaris
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By Billy Tea Travel
Published on 14 January 2009
Experience remote Cape York by 4WD one way and returning from Cape York to Cairns via Cargo Ship. You will see first hand this magnificent unspoilt Northern part of Australia and also the remoteness of the Cape. Even though it is a camping safari you will find everything is catered for and it will be a memorable experience as you make new friends and see amazing scenery and wildlife not seen any where else. Some of the highlights that you will see are Twin Falls, Tip of Cape York, Weipa, Bramwell Station the northern most working cattle station on Cape York, Coen, Lake Field National Park, Cooktown, Cape Tribulation via the Bloomfield Track.
12 day 4WD / Cruise
Highlights
*Hann River *Archer River *Cape York *Two day at Twin Falls *Weipa *Coen *Cooktown *Cape Tribulations *Bloomfield track *Coast Cruise Visiting Thursday and Horn Island *Bramwell Station *Lakefield National Park *Daintree *Cruise the great Barrier Reef
Day 1 Cairns to Cooktown
Departure Cairns early for Cooktown, over the Bloomfield range (track conditions permitting) passing Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield falls. Stop by the Lions Den. Camping over night in Cooktown and dinner in town (own expense) (L)
Day 2 Cooktown to Lakefield
Drop by historic Old Laura Station. Enjoy the vast array of wild life Lakefield has to offer . Camping overnight in the National Park (BLD)
Day 3 Lakefield to Musgrave
Leave the wonders of Lakefield behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterholes and creeks as you travel to Musgrave Station take the time out to look at the stations collection of old photos of the area. Tonight we camp at the station.(BLD)
Day 4 Musgrave to Weipa
Travel through the remote township of Coen and cross Archer River on your way the Gulf town of Weipa. Camping over night at Weipa (BLD)
Day 5 Weipa to Bramwell Station
Join a tour of the Bauxite mine and town tour (optional, own expense), or relax around camp before heading for Australia’s Northern most cattle station Bramwell Station and our camp for the night. (BLD)
Day 6 Bramwell to Twin Falls
Today we make our way through Heathland reserve on our way to Twin Falls on the Elliot river were you can spend the afternoon swimming and exploring spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot Falls and Twin Falls. A beautiful area, the jewel of the Cape York Peninsular and your camp for tonight. (BLD)
Day 7 Twin Falls to Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Leave Twin Falls this morning feeling refreshed as you cross the Jardine River which is renowned for it’s crocodiles we cross it by Ferry ! Shortly after we arrive at Loyalty Beach our Cape York base camp. (BLD)
Day 8 Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Choose an optional tour day today (own expense), travel by inter island ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island, take a flight over the Torres Straits. Alternatively relax by the beach at loyalty. (BLD)
Day 9 Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the Cape York peninsular, pass through dense rainforest and strolling along deserted beaches on the way. (BLD)
Day 10 Loyalty Beach / Cape York - Cruise to Cairns
Today you must pack your bags and we’ll take you down to the wharf at Seisia to board to M.V Trinity, a working cargo ship that will take you through the waterways of the Great Barrier Reef on your way to Cairns. (BLD)
Day 11 Cruise to Cairns
Continue south passing the islands and sand keys of the Great Barrier Reef. (BLD)
Day 12 Cruise to Cairns
Arrive back in Cairns mid to late afternoon dependant on tides, winds and sea conditions (BL)
TOUR INCLUDES
9 nights tented accommodation Berth on the M.V Trinity National Park Fees Meals as indicated ( BLD) Modern Air Conditioned Vehicle
Operates from Cairns
Departure Dates 2010
September 25th Seats limited
Price $3050.00 per person (single land supplement $150) Single traveler must be willing to share a cabin on the M.V Trinity.
To make an enquiry or reservation for this tour please go to our Contact Us Page or call us on +(617) 40 320077 or within Australia 07 40 320077.
Highlights
*Hann River *Archer River *Cape York *Two day at Twin Falls *Weipa *Coen *Cooktown *Cape Tribulations *Bloomfield track *Coast Cruise Visiting Thursday and Horn Island *Bramwell Station *Lakefield National Park *Daintree *Cruise the great Barrier Reef
Day 1 Cairns to Cooktown
Departure Cairns early for Cooktown, over the Bloomfield range (track conditions permitting) passing Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield falls. Stop by the Lions Den. Camping over night in Cooktown and dinner in town (own expense) (L)
Day 2 Cooktown to Lakefield
Drop by historic Old Laura Station. Enjoy the vast array of wild life Lakefield has to offer . Camping overnight in the National Park (BLD)
Day 3 Lakefield to Musgrave
Leave the wonders of Lakefield behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterholes and creeks as you travel to Musgrave Station take the time out to look at the stations collection of old photos of the area. Tonight we camp at the station.(BLD)
Day 4 Musgrave to Weipa
Travel through the remote township of Coen and cross Archer River on your way the Gulf town of Weipa. Camping over night at Weipa (BLD)
Day 5 Weipa to Bramwell Station
Join a tour of the Bauxite mine and town tour (optional, own expense), or relax around camp before heading for Australia’s Northern most cattle station Bramwell Station and our camp for the night. (BLD)
Day 6 Bramwell to Twin Falls
Today we make our way through Heathland reserve on our way to Twin Falls on the Elliot river were you can spend the afternoon swimming and exploring spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot Falls and Twin Falls. A beautiful area, the jewel of the Cape York Peninsular and your camp for tonight. (BLD)
Day 7 Twin Falls to Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Leave Twin Falls this morning feeling refreshed as you cross the Jardine River which is renowned for it’s crocodiles we cross it by Ferry ! Shortly after we arrive at Loyalty Beach our Cape York base camp. (BLD)
Day 8 Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Choose an optional tour day today (own expense), travel by inter island ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island, take a flight over the Torres Straits. Alternatively relax by the beach at loyalty. (BLD)
Day 9 Loyalty Beach / Cape York
Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the Cape York peninsular, pass through dense rainforest and strolling along deserted beaches on the way. (BLD)
Day 10 Loyalty Beach / Cape York - Cruise to Cairns
Today you must pack your bags and we’ll take you down to the wharf at Seisia to board to M.V Trinity, a working cargo ship that will take you through the waterways of the Great Barrier Reef on your way to Cairns. (BLD)
Day 11 Cruise to Cairns
Continue south passing the islands and sand keys of the Great Barrier Reef. (BLD)
Day 12 Cruise to Cairns
Arrive back in Cairns mid to late afternoon dependant on tides, winds and sea conditions (BL)
TOUR INCLUDES
9 nights tented accommodation Berth on the M.V Trinity National Park Fees Meals as indicated ( BLD) Modern Air Conditioned Vehicle
Operates from Cairns
Departure Dates 2010
September 25th Seats limited
Price $3050.00 per person (single land supplement $150) Single traveler must be willing to share a cabin on the M.V Trinity.
To make an enquiry or reservation for this tour please go to our Contact Us Page or call us on +(617) 40 320077 or within Australia 07 40 320077.