Choose to Fly/Drive or Drive/Fly to Cape York. Make good friends, learn about the history, culture and ecological significance of the Tropical North Queensland forests, rivers, beaches and of course the ‘scrub’ of the Australian Outback.
Embark on a thrilling 9-day, 8-night journey through the rugged and scenic landscapes of Cape York, starting from Cairns. This Four-Wheel Drive tour is designed for adventure enthusiasts looking to explore the remote areas of Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia. Experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this unique region, with options to drive or fly part of the route for a comprehensive adventure experience.
Cape York Tour Itinerary
This Cape York 4WD adventure is perfect for those who seek to immerse themselves in Australia's "final frontier," combining the thrill of off-road driving with the serenity of remote natural beauty and the richness of Aboriginal culture.
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This Cape York tour involves four wheel driving from Cairns to Cape York before returning via a flight from Cape York back to Cairns.
Day 1 – CAIRNS TO DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Daintree Rainforest: Ferntree Rainforest Lodge (ensuite)
Leaving Cairns we head north along Queensland's Great Ocean Road towards Daintree, where we will join the Solar Whisper Daintree River Cruise for an hour of exploring the wilderness where crocodiles and other wildlife are often found. We then cross the Daintree River and make our way toward Cape Tribulation giving you an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches; stopping to enjoy lunch before we journey through the World Heritage Rainforest.
Day 2 – DAINTREE RAINFOREST TO COOKTOWN
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Cooktown: The Seaview Cooktown (ensuite)
Day 3 – COOKTOWN TO COEN
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Coen: Coen Guesthouse (shared bathroom facilities)
Dinner at the Exchange Hotel.
Day 4 – COEN TO LOCKHART RIVER
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Lockhart River: Greenhoose (ensuite)
Day 5 – LOCKHART RIVER
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Lockhart River: Greenhoose (ensuite)
Day 6 – LOCKHART RIVER TO WEIPA
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Weipa: The Weipa Motel & Resort (ensuite)
Day 7 – WEIPA TO CAPE YORK
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Seisia: Loyalty Beach (share bathroom)
Day 8 – CAPE YORK & THE TIP
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Seisia: Loyalty Beach (shared bathroom facilities)
Day 9 – CAPE YORK TO THURSDAY ISLAND & CAIRNS
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch / Flight from Horn Island to Cairns
Transfer back to your Cairns CBD accommodation.
This Cape York tour involves flying to Cape York before heading back to Cairns via land in our comfortable 4WDs.
2024 Departure Dates Fly Drive - as of 29/04/24
Day 1 - FLY FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE YORK
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner / Accommodation Seisia: Loyalty Beach (share bathroom)
Day 2 – CAPE YORK & THE TIP
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Accommodation Seisia: Loyalty Beach (share bathroom)
Day 3 - CAPE YORK TO WEIPA
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Accommodation Weipa: Weipa Motel Resort (ensuite)
Day 4 – WEIPA TO LOCKHART
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Accommodation Lockhart River: Greenhoose (ensuite)
We arrive at Lockhart River for our overnight stay.
Day 5 – LOCKHART
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Accommodation Lockhart River: Greenhoose (ensuite)
Day 6 - LOCKHART TO COEN
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Coen: Coen Guesthouse (share bathroom)
Day 7 - COEN TO COOKTOWN
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Cooktown: Seaview Motel (ensuite)
Day 8 - COOKTOWN TO THE DAINTREE
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Daintree: Ferntree Rainforest Lodge (ensuite)
Day 9 - THE DAINTREE TO CAIRNS
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch
Cape York Tour Inclusions
Cairns
Departs Cairns 7:00am and returns to Cairns 6:00pm
No pick-ups from residential addresses only from accommodation in Cairns
Cairns
May - September
Daily
We suggest Travel Insurance at all times
Please refer to scheduled departure times
9 days
Medium, Active
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
Cancellations:
• Bookings cancelled more than 61 days prior to departure will incur a fee of $600 per person
• Bookings cancelled between 60 and 46 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 25% of tour total.
• Bookings cancelled between 45 and 31 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 50% of tour total.
• Bookings cancelled 30 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 100% of tour total.
Please note your final payment is due 60 days prior to travel.
Please ensure you have your own private travel insurance.
LIABILITY: The operator and its employees accept no responsibility for any booking, contract, travel, accommodation or group tours which result in any loss, damage, accident, diversion, or theft in regard to luggage or personal belongings, and will be exempt from all liability in respect of direct or indirect consequential loss or damage, death, injury, sickness, irregularity, delay liability, and additional expenses, or inconvenience or any other event beyond its control including accident, failure of machinery or equipment, accommodation, transport, or other services.
au$7,450.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$5,950.00
Family: au$26,800.00
Tour Code: 276