7 Day Cape York Frontier
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| 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 |
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| Explorer 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 |
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| 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. L - D Day 2: Lakefield National Park Travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland on the way to ‘Quinkan Country’ near Laura. Climb the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Explore Lakefield National Park, the second largest in Queensland at 537,000 hectares, and see waterlily covered billabongs, birdlife and wildlife before arriving at the Telegraph Station and now working cattle station of Musgrave. Hotel: Musgrave, share facilities. B - L - D |
Day 3: Weipa Cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. Onward we cross the picturesque Archer River before heading to the west coast of the peninsula to the bauxite mining town of Weipa. Hotel: Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa. B - L 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. B - L - D 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: Seisia Holiday Village. 2 nights. B - L - D |
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! B - L - D 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. B 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. |
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7 days, Priced from A$3095 |
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28 May |
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7 days, Priced from A$3095 |
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03 Jun |
09 Jun |
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17 Jun |
23 Jun |
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01 Jul |
07 Jul |
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15 Jul |
21 Jul |
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29 Jul |
04 Aug |
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12 Aug |
18 Aug |
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26 Aug |
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09 Sep |
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23 Sep |
29 Sep |
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07 Oct |
13 Oct |
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21 Oct |
27 Oct |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $620 | |
| 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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| Prices valid till 01/04/12. Prices may vary because of fuel charges or changes in statutory taxes or charges. | ||
