7 Day Small Group - Cape York Frontier

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Cape York Frontier
Spectacular sightseeing experiences
– Daintree & Cape Tribulation
– Travel the Bloomfield Track
– See Black Mountain
– Tour Cooktown
– Quinkan Aboriginal Rock Art
– Lakefield National Park
– Archer & Wenlock Rivers
– Moreton Telegraph Station
– Travel the Telegraph Track
– Swim at Fruit Bat Falls
– Cross Jardine River
– Lockerbie Scrub Rainforest
– Walk to the top of Australia
– Thursday Island Tour
– Fly over Great Barrier Reef
Premium holiday inclusions
Transportation
– Tour by unique purpose built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle, Australia wide communications, panoramic windows
Professionally Escorted
– Tour with an experienced, professional Safari Leader
Accommodation
– Hotel, lodge and cabin style accommodation in remote locations
Dining Inclusions
– Full Buffet Breakfasts (6)
– Lunch (6)
– Hotel Dinners (5) YOUR CHOICE
Plus
– Flight from Horn Island to Cairns included whilst on tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns – Cooktown
Depart Cairns at 7.00am. Travel north through the Daintree rainforest, stopping at beautiful Cape Tribulation. Continue along the famous Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). Stop at the quaint Lion’s Den Hotel, before continuing past the eerie Black Mountain to Cooktown. Tour the sights of historic Cooktown including views from Grassy Hill.
Hotel: Sovereign Resort Hotel.

Day 2: Jowalbinna
Travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland with the opportunity to buy locally grown coffee. Visit the Quinkan Cultural Centre then on to Jowalbinna, an epicentre of Aboriginal rock art. Investigate the lives of the original inhabitants then enjoy a creek swim. This evening chat around a bush campfire.
Hotel: Cabins at Jowalbinna, share facilities.
Day 3: Lakefield National Park
Explore Lakefield National Park, the second largest in Queensland at 537,000 hectares, and see waterlily covered billabongs, birdlife and wildlife.
Hotel: Lotus Bird Lodge.

Day 4: Moreton
Visit the Telegraph Station and now working cattle station of Musgrave then cross the Great Dividing Range to visit Coen. Cross the sandbanks of the Archer & Wenlock Rivers with time for exploring, bushwalking or simply relaxing.
Hotel: Tented cabins with linen provided, share facilities, Moreton.

Day 5: Bamaga
Our 4WD adventure is at its best today as we travel along the famous Telegraph Track. Enjoy lunch and time to swim in the pristine waters of Fruit Bat Falls. Later, cross the mighty Jardine River to Bamaga.
Hotel: Resort Bamaga. 2 nights.
Day 6: Cape York
We visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset. This afternoon walk to the very top of Australia, Cape York!

Day 7: Depart Cairns
Cruise across to Thursday Island, capital of the Torres Strait Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the island. We are transferred by ferry to Horn Island. Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Barrier Reef as we fly to Cairns, arriving at approximately 5.30pm.

Southbound departures of this tour, travelling from Cape York to Cairns, are available (Tour Code: QYC). Please enquire for full itinerary details. See panel on this page for dates and price.
Cape York Frontier

7 days, Priced from A$2995
Small Group Touring, Departs from Cairns, finishes at Bamaga
Tour code QCY

Tour Dates
Departs on
Returns on
2009
$2995
Tue 05 May
Mon 11 May
Thu 21 May
Wed 27 May
Sat 23 May
Fri 29 May
Sat 06 Jun
Fri 12 Jun
Wed 01 Jul
Tue 07 Jul
Fri 03 Jul
Thu 09 Jul
Thu 16 Jul
Wed 22 Jul
Sat 18 Jul
Fri 24 Jul
Sat 01 Aug
Fri 07 Aug
Departs on
Returns on
2009
$2995
Sat 08 Aug
Fri 14 Aug
Sat 22 Aug
Fri 28 Aug
Sat 29 Aug
Fri 04 Sep
Tue 08 Sep
Mon 14 Sep
Fri 11 Sep
Thu 17 Sep
Sat 26 Sep
Fri 02 Oct
Sat 03 Oct
Fri 09 Oct
Tue 20 Oct
Mon 26 Oct
 
 
Prices AUD Land Content Only
Single Supplement   $490
Child 14 years and under Save $100
 
Operated by Wilderness Challenge.
Single traveller will be required to pay single supplement. This tour is operated with a maximum of 13 passengers.

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