7 day Cape York Fly / Drive Fully Accommodated Tour

Location(s):

Weipa, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Cape York, Bloomfield, Daintree, Lakefield National Park, Black Mountain.

Description:

Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

DAY 1 CAIRNS – THURSDAY ISLAND – CAPE YORK (D)
Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Thursday Island. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. Cottage accommodation with ensuite facilities.

DAY 2 CAPE YORK (BLD)
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. We have lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to base. Cottage accommodation with ensuite facilities.

DAY 3 CAPE YORK – FRUIT BAT FALLS– BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)
Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to a ‘true blue, aussie’ cattle station, Bramwell Station. Basic accommodation with shared facilities.

DAY 4 BRAMWELL - WEIPA (BD)
A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight stop at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). Accommodation with ensuite facilities.

DAY 5 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)
We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight stay at Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. Basic accommodation with shared facilities.

DAY 6 MUSGRAVE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)
After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we traverse the entire length of Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Travelling southwards, we continue on to Old Laura Homestead and then cross the Battle Camp Range. This afternoon we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and the Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at the Sovereign resort- ensuite facilities.

DAY 7 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)
The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, we make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track we see where the 'rainforest meets the reef' at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendor of a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your safari. Arriving late afternoon in Cairns, where you will be taken to your accommodation.

The operator reserves the right to use alternative location of accommodation if necessitated.

Operator Name:

Heritage 4WD Safari Tours

Operator Description:

Join Heritage Tours on our CAPE YORK AND KIMBERLEY SAFARIS. This will be a special experience that makes your Heritage Tours holiday unique, and you simply can't match this by travelling on your own.

Travel in small groups of 24 passengers aboard a 4WD Isuzu luxury coach with reclining seats and panoramic windows and now with on-board toilet, road cam with TV. Enjoy your fully catered Cape York Accommodated or Camping Safaris and Kimberley Camping tours at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. You are promised nothing short of a high-class adventure into remote Australia on a unique and quality tour.

Heritage Tours offers you a variety of 4WD tours, catering for guests of all ages, providing the rare opportunity to indulge in the Great Outdoors in comfort and style at an affordable price. It is difficult to surpass these top class trips, which venture off the beaten track to discover the inner beauty of our remote inland areas first hand, treating you to the lifestyles, landscapes, flora and fauna of our beautiful and less travelled outback.

So, what are you waiting for? We invite you to join us soon for the holiday of a lifetime.

Additional Info:

Rates mentioned are on twin share basis. Single supplement available on request.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• Thursday Island
• Fruit Bat falls
• Bramwell Station
• Weipa
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Lakefield National Park
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield Track
• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park

INSURANCE
Heritage Tours and/or its agents are not responsible or liable for loss or damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings whatsoever or for personal injury, accidents, hospitalisation, illness or medical expenses. Most claims arise from personal or close-family illness before holiday departure, resulting in cancellation charges. We strongly recommend all intending passengers consult their travel or insurance agent and take out adequate travel insurance to cover any event and give full travel protection.