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

Breaking News on Cape York Tours for 2020!

We have just released our 2020 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.

2020 Departure Dates Drive/Fly

Depart: Wednesday 13th May Return: Thursday 21st May 

Depart: Monday 8th June Return: Tuesday 16th June

Depart: Monday 29th June Return: Tuesday 7th July

Depart: Wednesday 22nd July Return: Thursday 30th July

Depart: wednesday 12th August Return: Thursay 20th August

Depart: Wednesday 2nd September Return: Thursday 10th September

Day 1 – CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TOUR VIA THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST
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 (Sjhared 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.

2020 Departure Dates Fly/Drive 

Departs: Saturday 23rd May Returns: Sunday 31st May

Departs: Thursday 18th June Returns: Friday 26th June

Departs: Friday 10th July Returns: Saturday 18th July

Departs: Saturday 1st August Returns: Sunday 9th August

Departs: Saturday 22nd August Returns: Sunday 30th August

Departs: Saturday 12th September Returns: Sunday 20th Septemeber

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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