Cape York Tours | 9 Days | 8 Nights | Drive/Fly or Fly/Drive | DTA CY1
Cape York Tours | 9 Days | 8 Nights | Drive/Fly or Fly/Drive | DTA CY1
9 day, 8 night 4WD outback adventure from Cairns to Cape York Tour – the ultimate Far North Queensland hosted four wheel drive adventure tour. 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. Jump on board the comfortable late-model 4WD and travel to the remote northern tip of Australia and Cape York in style – seeing amazing sights along the way!
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Cape York Tours | 9 Days | 8 Nights | Drive/Fly or Fly/Drive | DTA CY1
Breaking News on Cape York Tours for 2021!
We have just released our 2021 Cairns to Cape York four wheel drive tours and we have a new fleet of fully customised overland vehicles that carry a maximum of 6 guests in each four wheel drive.
Features of the 4WD vehicles are the side door for access to rear cabin, all forward facing seats, air-conditioning to rear cabin, winch, bull bar, UHF radio, Satellite phone
The popularity of our Cape York tours has grown so much over the years we have had to increase our vehicle numbers along with the number of departures.
Cape York Tour - 9 Day, 8 Night Four Wheel Drive Tour
This Cape York tour suits those travellers who value authentic adventure travel experiences, and those who wish to experience the true rugged interior and epic coastlines of Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia.
This awesome 4WD adventure tour has several options where travellers can choose to fly direct Cairns to Cape York and enjoy the four wheel drive back, or go in a four wheel drive to Cape York and fly back to Cairns.
Tour option 1: Cape York Drive/Fly – 9 Days - 8 nights
This Cape York tour involves four wheel driving from Cairns to Cape York before returning via a flight from Cape York back to Cairns.
2021 Departure Dates Drive/Fly
Depart: Monday 10th May 2021 Return: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Depart:Wednesday 9th June 2021 Return: Thursday 17th June 2021
Depart: Wednesday 30th June 2021 Return: Thursday 8th July 2021
Depart: Thursday 22nd July 2021 Return: Friday 30th July 2021
Depart: Tuesday 10th August 2021 Return: Wednesday 18th August 2021
Depart: Tuesday 31st August 2021 Return: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Depart: Tuesday 21st September 2021 Return: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Day 1 – Cairns to Cooktown via the Daintree
Lunch & Dinner Provided
Overnight: Daintree Rainforest (ensuite)
Leaving Cairns we head north along Queensland's Great Barrier Reef Drive towards Daintree Rainforest, where we will join the Daintree River Cruise for an hour of exploring the wilderness of this mighty river where crocodiles and other native Australian animals are often found.
Our four wheel drive vehicle boards the cable ferry barge and we cross the mighty Daintree River to 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 northwards.
We then settle into our Daintree Rainforest accommodation for the evening
Day 2 - Daintree Rainforest to Cooktown
Lunch & Dinner Provided
Overnight: Cooktown (ensuite)
Once everyone is up, refreshed and had a good breakfast, we are off on our four wheel drive tour along the Bloomfield Track (weather permitting) enjoying many scenic spots including Bloomfield Falls and Cedar Bay National park.
A favourite stop is the Lions Den Pub - a classic Aussie Icon. We visit Mysterious Black Mountain before arriving in the Historic township of Cooktown.
Day 3 – COOKTOWN TO COEN/MUSGRAVE
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Coen/Musgrave (ensuite)
Our day starts with a visit to Grassy Hill Lookout, The James Cook Museum, Botanical Gardens & Powerhouse Museum - this is truly an amazing place.
From Cooktown we head west to Battle Camp and onwards into Lakefield National Park.
After visiting “Old Laura” homestead we travel through many fascinating river valleys and numerous giant termite mounds before arriving at our overnight accommodation at Coen or Musgrave.
Day 4 – COEN/MUSGRAVE TO LOCKHART
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Greenhoose Lockhart River (ensuite)
Today we continuing our four wheel drive tour to one of Australia's most remote area's we head east exploring the Sir William Thompson Range and then crossing the Pascoe River, we head to Iron Range National Park.
As we enter the National Park, we see the spectacular Mount Tozer at the peak of the table range, before descending down to Lockhart River a unique aboriginal community situated on the ocean at Lloyd Bay.
Heading onwards further north - exploring the many wonders of the Iron Range National Park whilst enjoying the dense tropical rainforest being the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia.
We arrive at Lockhart River for our overnight stay.
Day 5 – LOCKHART TO WEIPA
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Weipa (ensuite)
Leaving the east coast behind, our four wheel drive vehicle heads inland through the National Park and onwards to more savannah land, country of the Cape and head north.
This afternoon we continue on a westward track towards the West Coast and the famous mining town of Weipa - where we arrive late afternoon.
The Heritage Resort offers warm hospitality and friendly service with modern comfort and style.
Day 6 –WEIPA TO BRAMWELL
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Bramwell Station (ensuite)
Weipa located in the Gulf of Carpentaria is the largest town in the Cape York Peninsula with a population of about 3000 people.
Its main industries are mining and cattle exports. We take a stroll through the Jardine National Park to amaze your senses.
We then visit the Western Cape Cultural Centre. Be impressed with the stunning and truly authentic aboriginal artwork and learn about the Aboriginal culture.
Then take a stroll through the township.
We do Weipa Eco Cruise tour and then depart the port of Weipa and its amazing coastline before travelling onto Bramwell where we overnight.
Day 7 – BRAMWELL TO CAPE YORK
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Loyalty Beach (Shared bathroom)
Departing Bramwell we head through one of the largest cattle stations on the Cape - Batavia Downs. We visit the Morton Telegraph Station; this important link in communication to the far north and the Cape operated till 1960.
We now begin what will be one of the highlights of our tour - it’s now time to join one of the original Telegraph Tracks (conditions permitting)
Travelling further north to visit Elliot Falls and fruit bat Falls Joining the Bamaga Development Road we arrive at the Cape's most famous river, the Jardine crossing the crocodile infested stream by ferry, then onwards to the top arriving at Loyalty Beach where we stay for the next two nights.
Day 8 – CAPE YORK TO THE TIP OF AUSTRALIA
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Provided
Overnight: Loyalty Beach (Shared bathroom)
Today we visit the remains of Somerset, which was established by the Jardine Family as the Government outpost and Cattle Station.
Spend some time at some secluded beaches, where we have previously sighted dugongs and sea turtles.
This is a particularly scenic part of Cape York. We then head for Australia’s most northerly point, Cape York.
The 30 minute walk to the point has lots of great views, also once we arrive it’s time to grab a drink and enjoy the afternoon over the Torres Strait.
Day 9 – THURSDAY ISLAND & CAPE YORK
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Flight from Horn Island.
For our last day, we take a boat cruise across the Torres Strait to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour around this small island that is part of Torres Strait culture and history.
The island is situated between Cape York and Australia’s nearest neighbour New Guinea.
We then take a short ferry ride to Horn Island, where you will also enjoy a short tour of the Island before being transferred to the Horn Island Airport for your QANTAS flight back to Cairns, arriving at approximately 5.00pm.
Tour option 2: Cape York Tour Fly/Drive – 9 Days - 8 Nights
This Cape York tour involves flying to Cape York before heading back to Cairns via land in our comfortable 4WDs.
2021 Departure Dates Fly/Drive
Departs: Thursday 20th May 2021 Returns: Friday 28th May 2021
Departs: Saturday 19th June 2021 Returns: Sunday 27th June 2021
Departs: Monday 12th July 2021 Returns: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Departs: Sunday 1st August 2021 August Returns: Monday 9th August 2021
Departs: Friday 20th August 2021 Returns: Saturday 28th August 2021
Departs: Saturday 11th September Returns: Sunday 19th September 2021
Departs: Saturday 2nd October 2021 Returns: Sunday 10th October 2021
Day 1 - FLY FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE YORK
Lunch & Dinner Provided
Overnight: Loyalty Beach (Shared facilities)
Your tour commences from Cairns Airport or if required a shuttle bus will take you to the airport from the Cairns CBD.
Following your arrival at Horn Island Airport, we take a guided tour of this interesting Island.
After lunch we jump on board the transfer boat and head to Thursday Island, where we have time to explore this small island that is part of Torres Strait culture and history.
Thursday Island is situated between Cape York and Australia’s nearest neighbour New Guinea.
We then transfer by ferry to Seisa on the Mainland and make our way to our accommodation; this will be our home for the next two nights.
Day 2 – CAPE YORK & THE TIP
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Loyalty Beach (Shared facilities)
Today we visit the remains of Somerset, which was established by the Jardine Family as the Government outpost and Cattle Station.
Spend some time at some secluded beaches, where we have previously sighted dugongs and sea turtles.
This is a particularly scenic part of the Cape. We then head for Australia’s most northerly point, Cape York.
The 30 minute walk to the point has lots of great views, also once we arrive it’s time to grab a drink and enjoy the afternoon over the Torres Strait.
Day 3 - CAPE YORK TO BRAMWELL CATTLE STATION
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Bramwell Station (Ensuite)
Leaving the Cape behind us, we travel south across the Great Dividing Range though the Jardine National Park boarded with the stunning Coral Sea to the East.
Arriving at the Jardine River it’s time to board the Ferry to cross the Jardine.
We arrive at Fruit Bat Falls where we enjoy the board walk and continue further along and then stopping for lunch and then onto Bramwell Station for the night.
Day 4 – BRAMWELL TO WEIPA
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Weipa (Ensuite)
We make a morning visit to the Morton Telegraph Station; this important link in communication to the far north and the cape operated till 1960.
Re-joining our 4WD we travel south crossing many creeks and streams and then we head through one of the largest cattle station on the Cape - Batavia Downs.
We then head towards Weipa is located in the Gulf of Carpentaria is the largest town in the Cape York Peninsula Then take a stroll through the township and explore the port of Weipa and its amazing coastline before returning to our accommodation in time to enjoy a relaxing late afternoon.
Day 5 – WEIPA TO LOCKHART
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Lockhart River the Greenhoose (Ensuite)
Today we continuing our adventure to one of Australia's most remote area's we head east exploring the Sir William Thompson Range and then crossing the Pascoe River, we head to Iron Range National Park.
As we enter the National Park, we see the spectacular Mount Tozer at the peak of the table range, before descending down to Lockhart River a unique aboriginal community situated on the ocean at Lloyd Bay.
Heading onwards further north - exploring the many wonders of the Iron Range National Park whilst enjoying the dense tropical rainforest being the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia. We arrive at Lockhart River for our overnight stay.
Day 6 - LOCKHART TO COEN/MUSGRAVE
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Provided
Overnight: Coen/Musgrave (Ensuite)
Travelling along part of the southern leg of the old Telegraph Track we come to the Archer River, one of the Cape's well-known obstacles and river crossing.
We then continue further south to Coen or Musgrave - our home for the night.
Day 7 - COEN/MUSGRAVE TO COOKTOWN
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Provided
Overnight: Cooktown (Ensuite)
After an early start from Coen we head into Lakefield National Park including visits to Red and White Lilly Lagoons - these are truly spectacular parts of the National Park.
We will also travel through the many river valleys and numerous giant termite mounds and arrive at Old Laura Homestead.
From the homestead we take a short drive to “welcome waterhole” wetlands from here we travel the Battle Camp Track to Cooktown.
After arriving in Cooktown where we enjoy lunch before we spend the afternoon visiting the James Cook Museum, Botanical Gardens & Powerhouse Museum - this is truly a unique and amazing place.
Day 8 - COOKTOWN TO CAIRNS VIA THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Overnight: Daintree Rainforest (Ensuite)
Leaving Cooktown we engage 4WD and make our way along the Bloomfield Track enjoying many scenic spots including The Mysterious Black Mountain, Bloomfield Falls and Cedar Bay National park.
We make a short stop at the Famous Lion Dens Hotel - another classic Aussie Icon.
Heading onward to Cape Tribulation, we give you an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches before stopping to enjoy lunch before we journey through the World Heritage Rainforest.
Shortly after we arrive at our overnight accommodation in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.
Day 9 The Daintree Rainforest To Cairns
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Return to Cairns from the Daintree Rainforest we engage 4WD and make our way along the well worn tracks .
Heading onward to Cape Tribulation, we give you an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches before stopping to enjoy lunch before we journey through the World Heritage Rainforest.
A visit to this area would not be complete without a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company.
We then cross the Daintree River by cable ferry before joining our afternoon cruise on the famous Daintree River where many crocodiles and amazing birdlife are often found.
We complete our 9 day Cape York to cairns four wheel drive tour with a scenic drive along the beautiful Great Barrier Reef Drive to Cairns City completing a truly memorable time touring the Cape York Region and the tip of Australia.
return to Cairns is approximately 5.00pm
Cape York Tour Inclusions
- Modern 4WD vehicle and experienced driver guide
- All accommodation costs
- Breakfast, Dinner and light lunches as per the itinerary
- Morning / Afternoon teas
- All National Park entry fees
- All ferries and barges
- Cruise to Thursday Island and a Short tour of the island
- Cruise to Horn Island and Short tour of the Island
- Flight from Horn Island to Cairns
- Queensland's “Great Ocean Road”
- Daintree National Park and Ferry Crossing
- Cape Tribulation and its sandy beaches
- Mardja boardwalk
- Bloomfield Track & Falls
- Cedar Bay National Park
- Lion's Den Pub
- Black Mountain
- Lakefield National Park
- Old Laura Homestead
- Batavia Downs
- Wenlock River
- Elliot Falls
- Fruit Bat Falls
- Jardine River
- Seisa
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Included in Price
Modern 4WD vehicle and experienced driver guide
All accommodation costs
Breakfast, Dinner and light lunches as per the itinerary
Morning / Afternoon teas
All National Park entry fees
All ferries and barges
Cruise to Thursday Island and a bus tour of the island
Cruise to Horn Island and tour of the Island
Flight from Horn Island to Cairns with QANTAS
Accredited Tour Guides
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Duration
9 days
Departure
Departs Cairns 7:00am and returns to Cairns 6:00pm
Days of Operation
Please refer to schedule
Departs From
Cairns
Departure Instructions
No pick-ups from residential addresses only from accommodation in Cairns
Pickup From
- Cairns
What To Bring
Clothing and footwear should be casual, comfortable and suited to tropical conditions.
Clothing - shorts, trousers, shirts, swimwear, hat, sunglasses, a jacket and a change of warm clothes in case of inclement weather are advisable.
Footwear – some form of fast-drying wet-shoe would prove useful.
Personal - sun protection, insect repellant, medications, toiletries, (overseas travelers should bring a suitable adapter).
Don't forget to bring your video or camera along with plenty of film & spare batteries (recharge facilities are available). Money and/or credit card for personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and optional extras.
Each passenger is entitled to take one bag (soft sided), 80cm x 30cm x 30cm. (no more than 10kgs as space is very limited) and no suitcases You may also have a small day bag or pack weighing no more than 4kg, however most guests tend to carry a bottle of water and their cameras only. Baggage over the prescribed limit cannot be carried without prior arrangement.
LUGGAGE CHECKLIST: 1 SOFT BAG PER PERSON, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
PHOTO ID
CLOTHING 3 to 4 changes (t-shirts and shorts)
LIGHT JACKET & LONG PANTS
1 X PAIR OF SANDALS, 1 PAIR OF LIGHT WALKING SHOES
1 X PAIR OF BATHERS
1 X BEACH TOWEL
TOILETRIES
HAT, SUNGLASSES
TORCH
INSECT REPELLANT
SUNBLOCK
CAMERA
SMALL PERSONAL WATER BOTTLESMALL DAYPACK.
Fitness Level Required
Reasonable fitness for walking along nature trails
Child Policies
Child price applies to children age 4 to 14
Please note this tour is not suitable for infants
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations:
• Bookings cancelled more than 61 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 50% of
deposit or $300 whichever is greater.
• 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.
Additional Information
Our tours have been designed to suit a reasonable level of fitness; the ability to be able to do some walking along nature trails and cope with remoteness is essential. People suffering from lack of tolerance or not of general good health should consult their GP before taking part on these Cape York tours. Note: Clients over 70 years of age are required to have a clearance certificate from a General Practitioner. If you need special medication, it is advisable to bring your own adequate supply for the duration of the four wheel drive tour.
CLIMATE: Winter in the tropical north is the dry season and temperatures will be mild with low humidity. Through the months of September and October, the temperatures become increasingly warmer.
This your requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate - if you are booking less than 4 guests we will be in touch with you to confirm your booking.
Destinations
Queensland's Great Ocean Road, Daintree National Park and Ferry Crossing, Cape Tribulation and its sandy beaches, Bloomfield Track & Falls, Cedar Bay National Park, The Famous Lion's Den Pub, Black Mountain, Lakefield National Park, Old Laura Homestead, Batavia Downs, Elliot Falls, Fruit Bat Falls, Jardine River
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