Heritage Tours
P.O. Box 3059, CAIRNS, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Tel (07) 4054 7750. Fax: (07) 4054 7760
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7 DAY CAPE YORK FLY / DRIVE
CAMPING SAFARI
with permanent pre-erected tents


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HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
  • Thursday Island
  • Fruit Bat Falls
  • Bramwell Station
  • Weipa
  • Musgrave Telegraph Station
  • Lakefield National Park
  • Cooktown
  • Bloomfield Track
  • Cape Tribulation
  • World Heritage Daintree National Park
Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Toilets, S = Showers, L = Laundry, Bc = Bush Camp

DAY 1 CAIRNS - THURSDAY -ISLAND - CAPE YORK (D)
Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Thursday Island. This flight provides views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to your permanent pre-erected base camp at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot.(STL)

DAY 2 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. We have lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to camp. (STL)

DAY 3 CAPE YORK – FRUIT BAT FALLS - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)

Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, stopping off at "Fruitbat Falls", before making our way to a 'true blue, aussie' cattle station, Bramwell Station (permanent camp). (ST)

DAY 4 BRAMWELL - WEIPA (BD)

A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight permanent pre-erected camp at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). (ST)

DAY 4 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our permanent pre-erected camp site at Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. (ST)

DAY 5 MUSGRAVE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)

After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we traverse the entire length of Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Travelling southwards, we continue on to Old Laura Homestead and then cross the Battle Camp Range. This afternoon we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Pams Place in Cooktown.(share facilities) (STL)

DAY 6 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)

The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, we make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track we see where the 'rainforest meets the reef' at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendor of a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your safari. Arriving late afternoon in Cairns, where you will be taken to your accommodation.

OPTIONAL EXTRA DAY
CAIRNS – HORN ISLAND - THURSDAY ISLAND (LDB)

You will have the option to start your holiday a day earlier. An early morning scenic flight will take you to Horn Island. This day includes a tour of Horn Island, entry to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. You will stay the night at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort at Horn Island. The next day you take the ferry to Thursday Island and start day 1 of the tour. Optional day cost $ 220.00 per person twin share.



7 DAY CAPE YORK FLY / DRIVE SAFARI
PRE-ERECTED TENTS $ 1,955

$150.00 Discount September
$300.00 Discount October

May 19, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28, August 11, 25
September 8, 22, October 6, 20

DATES REVERSE ITINERARY
May 13, 27, June 10, 24, July 8, 22,
August 5, 19, September 2, 16, 30, October 14


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Heritage Tours, Cairns, Australia