Cape York Peninsula

The Best Cape York Tours & Attractions From Cairns

Cape York in Northern Australia is the gateway to the history and culture of ancient indigenous communities, a destination that is a must see bucket list region of Queensland that holds so much mystery, ancient history that offers fascinating stories, amazing wildlife, rugged raw country and an adventurous place to explore. With over 20 years experience as local holiday specialists in Cairns and North Queensland, we are able to suggest and offer the best ways to book a Cape York tour to suit all travel styles and travel time frames. 

How to Visit Cape York From Cairns?

The Tour Specialists can show you how to visit Cape York from both Cairns and Cooktown during the dry season. See a comprehensive list of all the cruises, scenic flights and four wheel drive tours to Cape York right here.

Cape York Tour Types

Cape York Day Tours:- If its just a day tour you prefer, we have regular departures on our low level scenic flights to Cape York from Cairns and Cooktown.

Cape York Extended Overnight Tours:- For a more extended stay exploring Cape York you can book a multi day Cape York 4WD tour with fly/drive or drive/fly four wheel drive tour options or even an extended air tour of Northern Australia.

Cape York Cruises:- Book your berth on a small luxury cruise ship voyage of Northern Australia

The Cape York tours operate over the dry season months of May to October each year and we encourage you to book your tour very early as seats are limited. Each tour offers a unique itinerary that showcases the various regions based on your preferred style of travel.    

Cape York 4WD Tours & Safaris

Join one of our multi-overnight four wheel drive tours that takes small intimate groups of guests from Cairns through the Daintree Rainforest up to Cooktown and into Cape York Peninsular.

Guests have a number of four wheel drive tour choices where you may book for:-

• 8 night drive/fly or fly/drive
• 12 day fly/drive safari
• 15 day four wheel drive tour   

Cape York Scenic Flights

If you are short of time you may book a one day scenic flight to Cape York with departures from Cairns and Cooktown. These low level scenic flights need a minimum of six passengers per flight for the flights to depart so it is always best to book in advance to ensure you have a seat and the flight will depart. Our reservations team will keep you updated at all times as it gets closer to your departure date.  

Scenic Flights to Cape York depart from Cairns General Aviation Airport and takes approx 2.5 hours, covering roughly 1100kms with scenic views over rainfores, reef and Cape York landscape. You then continue by 4WD tour to Frangipani Beach - the northernmost mainland beach in Australia and walk to the very Tip of Australia! 

• Cooktown to the tip of Australia
• Cairns to Cape York

Cape York Cruise Ship Expeditions    

Or you may prefer a luxury small cruise ship expedition that may depart from Cairns, Darwin or Horn Island. 

Choose your cruise ship voyage of Cape York, Arnhem Land, Horn Island and the Torres Strait

• 11 nights Cairns to Darwin
• 10 nights Horn Island to Cairns
• 11 nights Darwin to Cairns
• 10 night Cairns to Horn Island

Cape York Key Destinations

• The tip of Cape York - stand at the tip of Australia at the most northernmost point of the Australian mainland.
• Cooktown - Explore the historic township of Cooktown and learn about the history of Captain Cook's landing.
• Torres Strait - Some Cape York tours visit the nearby Torres Strait Islands like Horn Island and Thursday Island.
• Daintree Rainforest - Most Cape York tours will take you through the Daintree Rainforest to experience this world heritage national park.

Should you have any questions at all about our Cape York tours and attractions please contact our team at The Tour Specialists on 07 4059 5959.

Read more about what you need to know when booking a Cape York Tour, and Cape York 4WD tours plus our travel guides about 4WD outback safaris in tropical north Queensland.