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Heritage Tours P.O. Box 3059, CAIRNS, Queensland 4870, Australia Toll Free: 1800 77 55 33 Tel (07) 4054 7750. Fax: (07) 4054 7760 Email: Info@heritagetours.com.au |
ACCOMMODATED SAFARI Included a cabin on the M.V. Trinity Bay sharing with 4 passengers
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HIGHLIGHTS:
DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD) After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted), stopping off at the unique Lion's Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Sovereign Resort in Cooktown – ensuite facilities. DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD N.P. - MUSGRAVE (BLD) Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park (toad 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. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at The Old Musgrave telegraph station. (Accommodation with share facilities)
DAY 3 MUSGRAVE - COEN - ARCHER RIVER - WEIPA (BLD) This morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our accommodation tonight is at the Albatross Hotel – ensuite facilities.
DAY 4 WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER - BRAMWELL STATION (BLD) This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch, we head for our overnight stay at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station - share facilities.
DAY 5 BRAMWELL STATION - FRUIT BAT FALLS - CAPE YORK (BLD) After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. Our accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park are cottages with ensuite facilities. DAY 6 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 lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia. DAY 7, 8 GREAT BARRIER REEF - MARINE PARKS (BLD) Today you'll board the cargo vessel M.V. Trinity Bay for your sea voyage back to Cairns. Having watched her disgorge her cargo of essential supplies at the Seisia wharf you'll board and cruise your way out to the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.
DAY 9 GREAT BARRIER REEF - CAIRNS (B) Arriving at Trinity Wharf you'll disembark and bid farewell to what we're sure will have been the trip of a lifetime. No transfer included back to Cairns accommodation.
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ACCOMMODATED TOUR (Cargo vessel "M.V. TRINITY BAY"') 4 BERTH SHARE ON M.V. TRINITY BAY 2012 DEPARTURE DATES: May 22, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31 August 14, 28, September 11, 25, October 9, 23 DATES REVERSE ITINERARY (10 DAYS): May 25, June 8, 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 17, 31 September 14, 28, October 12, 26 Click HERE for reverse itinerary Please note where any accommodation on the itinerary is not available an alternative will be used. |
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