• M.V. Pacific Discoverer
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Thursday Island
• Fruitbat Falls
• Bramwell Station
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield Track
• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park

DAY 1 CAIRNS – M.V. PACIFIC DISCOVERER (D)

Welcome aboard! The friendly crew will welcome you aboard the cargo vessel M.V. Pacific Discoverer and help you to settle in for your trip up the East Coast of Cape York, taking in the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical coastline. Great views, good food and friendly company will make an excellent start to your adventure.

DAY 2 GREAT BARRIER REEF – MARINE NATIONAL PARKS (BLD)

A fascinating and relaxing sea passage following the Great Barrier Reef and isolated coast line in the footsteps of Captain Cook.

DAY 3 CAPE YORK (BD)

This morning we cruise through the Island studded Straits to Seisia. After viewing tyhe corgo being unloaded, you disembark the cargo vessel at Seisia, where you will be met by your driver/guide who will take you to your accommodation, the Bamaga Resort. Having familiarized your selves with your accommodation the rest of the afternoon is yours.

DAY 4 CAPE YORK - THURSDAY ISLAND (BD)

An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our most northern community, Thursday Island. On arrival, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon you return to base.

DAY 5 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia and celebrate with champagne and photographs. We then visit Somerset, 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 your accommodation.

DAY 6 BAMAGA - TWIN FALLS - FRUITBAT FALLS – BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)

Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Twin Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfalls and rock pools. 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. (share facilities)

DAY 7 BRAMWELL - WENLOCK RIVER - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. 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 the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station, your overnight accommodation.(share facilities)

DAY 8 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. 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 the Cooktown Museum (optional extra), Captain Cooks Landing and the Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight at the River of Gold in Cooktown.

DAY 9 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.