Frontier Safaris - 9 day Fly / Drive Cape York Tour
From Cairns fly to Horn Island then transfer via Thursdays Day Island on the inter Island ferry service back to the mainland and travel south via 4WD vehicle.
Trip Highlights:
Visit the far northern tip of Australia
Visit the Torres Strait islands of Thursday and Horn Island
Camp by the sandy shores of Loyalty Beach
Camp at the magnificent Twin Falls
Visit Bramwell station Australia’s northern most cattle station
Travel through and camp in Lakefield National Park
Visit Aboriginal art sites
Return via the world heritage Daintree Rainforest
Day 1 (LD)
From Cairns fly to Horn Island. Gain an insight into Island life before travelling by inter island ferry to the mainland via Thursday Island. Ending the day on our beach front Cape York camp at Loyalty Beach.
Day 2 (BLD)
Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the Cape York Peninsular, pass through dense rainforest and stroll along deserted beaches on the way to the top.
Day 3 (BLD)
After a brief stop in Bamaga travel to Twin Fall on the magnificent Elliot River. Camp overnight at Twin Falls.
Day 4 (BLD)
Travel through Heathlands Reserve and pause at Captain Billy Landing. Over night camp at Bramwell Station Australia’s Northern most cattle station.
Day 5 (BLD)
Arrive at Weipa around lunch time. Mine and Town tour (Optional at own expense) or just relax at our Weipa camp.
Day 6 (BLD)
Visit the Peninsula Quarantine station and Coen on route to our camp at Musgrave Station
Day 7 (BLD)
Experience Lakefield National Park and its abundant wildlife. Camp over night in the National Park.
Day 8 (BL)
Visit Historic Old Laura Homestead, then arrive at Cooktown in time to visit the James Cook Historical museum (own expense). Camp in Cooktown
Day 9 (BL)
View Cooktown from Grassy Hill, then onto the Black Mountains and stop by at the Lions Den Pub. If track conditions permit venture onto the notorious Bloomfield track visiting Bloomfield falls and Cape Tribulation before returning to Cairns in the late afternoon.
Departure Dates 2010
24th May, 13th Sept , 4th Oct
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Includes:
- Most meals
- Flight from Cairns to Horn Island
- Island boat transfer from Horn to Thursday Island then onto the mainland (including island tours when time permits)
- All camping fees and equipment
- Entry fees
- National Park Fees
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