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Cape York - one of Australia's last great wilderness regions can be experienced using this luxury 6 seat maximum 4WD. Your Cape York 4WD tour will also stay in top of the line Motel style accommodation and the meals are very very impressive for the area. With only 2 people required to confirm these departures and a maximum of 6 passengers this particular Cape York 4WD tours is more like a private charter for those that take it. With top quality guides and a near private charter your Cape York 4WD tours experience will give you memories for life.
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| 2019 Departures | |
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| May | 23 |
| Jun | 13 |
| Jul | 4, 25 |
| Aug | 15 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 26 |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | |
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| Twin Share | $ 5450 |
| Single | $ 5950 |
| Twin Share Pensioner | $ 5250 |
| Single Pensioner | $ 5750 |
| Prices are per Person in AUD$ | |
Phone 1800 994 620 (from outside Australia +61 7 4051 1120) or complete the enquiry/booking form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
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 short tour of this interesting Island.
After lunch you jump on board the transfer boat and head to Thursday Island, where you 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 your home for the next two nights.
Overnight: Loyalty Beach
Today, 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 dugongs and sea turtles have been sighted previously. This is a particularly scenic part of the Cape.
Then head for Australia’s most northerly point, Cape York. The 30 minute walk to the point has lots of great views, also once you arrive it’s time to grab a drink and enjoy the afternoon over the Torres Strait.
Overnight: Loyalty Beach
Leaving the Cape behind, you 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. You arrive at Fruit Bat Falls where you enjoy the board walk and continue further along and then stopping for lunch and then onto Bramwell Station for the night.
Overnight: Bramwell
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 you head through one of the largest cattle station on the Cape - Batavia Downs.
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. Take a Weipa Eco Cruise tour either on the afternoon of arrival or early the next day.
Overnight: Weipa
Today you 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 you enter the National Park, you 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.
Overnight: Lockhart River
Travelling along part of the southern leg of the old Telegraph Track you come to the Archer River, one of the Cape's well-known obstacles and river crossing. You then continue further south to Coen or Musgrave - our home for the night.
Overnight: Coen/Musgrave
After an early start from Coen you head into Lakefield National Park including visits to Red and White Lilly Lagoons - these are truly spectacular parts of the National Park. You will also travel through the many river valleys and numerous giant termite mounds and arrive at Old Laura Homestead.
From the homestead, take a short drive to “welcome waterhole” wetlands from here you travel the Battle Camp Track to Cooktown. After arriving in Cooktown where you enjoy lunch before you spend the afternoon visiting the James Cook Museum, Botanical Gardens & Powerhouse Museum - this is truly a unique and amazing place.
Overnight: Cooktown
Leaving Cooktown you 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. You make a short stop at the Famous Lion Dens Hotel - another classic Aussie Icon.
Heading onward to Cape Tribulation, you have an opportunity to explore coastal headlands and long sandy beaches before stopping to enjoy lunch before you journey through the World Heritage Rainforest. A visit to this area would not be complete without a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, 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. You complete our 8 day cape to cairns experience with a scenic drive along the beautiful Coral Coast to Cairns City completing a truly memorable time touring the Cape York Region.
Return to Cairns
Tours are subject to change at the operators’ sole discretion
Please note that Single Travellers must purchase the optional extra "single supplement" if you prefer your own private room, otherwise you may be roomed with another single traveller.
Seasonal weather conditions and operational requirements may cause a variation in the tour itinerary. The operator reserves the right to substitute or modify if required. Please read our terms and conditions carefully. Departure and Return times are approximate. Tour is not suitable for infants. We endeavour to room guests in ensuites rooms where available, once full we use shared facilities.
Vehicle Seating Layout
Extras
Fitness To Travel
Luggage During Tour
Cancellation Fees It is HIGHLY recommended that passengers take out travel insurance, most claims arise from either personnel or close-family illness before departure resulting in cancellation charges.
• 61 or more Days – Loss of initial deposit payment
• 60 - 44 Days – 25% of tour price plus the value of the initial deposit payment
• 45 - 31 Days – 50% of tour price plus the value of the initial deposit payment
• 30 Days – 100% of tour price
Travel Insurance: As a valued customer we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase discounted travel insurance. Options include single trip or annual frequent travellers plan on domestic or international travel.
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Cairns Accommodation Before & After Your Cape York Tour
If on a camping tour - all camping equipment including tents with a floor built into them, mattresses, National Park fees, land access and usage fees to local communities, all camping fees. If on an accommodated tour - all accommodation costs whilst on tour. Meals as indicated: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
Any costs incurred before or after departure. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Any personal items such as newspapers, telephone, alcohol and drinks, laundry, personal and travel insurance. It is HIGHLY recommended that passengers take out travel insurance which specifically covers cancellation fees, most claims arise from either personnel or close-family illness before departure resulting in cancellation charges. We suggest you talk to your car, home or life insurer and purchase a policy that will cover you for cancellation fees in the unlikely event that you need to cancel your Cape York tour.
We suggest about $300 per person. Credit cards and EFTPOS machines are accessible in most places throughout Cape York.
Travel Insurance
As a valued customer of Cape York Tours, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase discounted travel insurance. Options include single trip or annual frequent travellers plan on domestic or international travel.
Free quote for Travel Insurance by SureSave
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Disclaimer
SureSave Pty Limited, ABN 82 137 885 262 AR 339902, is an authorised representative of Cerberus Special Risks Pty Limited ABN 81 115 932 173, AFS Licence No. 308461. (Cerberus).
Momentum 17 Pty Ltd, trading as Australian Tours and Cruises, ABN 18 621 028 402, is a distributor for Cerberus. This insurance is underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s.
Generally medium sized air planes with a capacity of 20 to 50 passengers are used. During peak season when services are in demand we occasionally use smaller aircraft carrying 8 or less passengers.
M.V Trinity Bay carries 38 passengers stopping at Horn Island, Thursday Island and Bamaga. The trip normally takes 2.5 days and you will sleep on the boat for 2 nights. Accommodation is in either twin cabins or 3-4 passengers per cabin, all cabins have share bathroom facilities. A licensed bar is on the ship and your trip includes meals as indicated in the tour itinerary.
Vehicle seats are individual, padded bucket seats with lap and sash seat belts. Vehicle suspensions are modified to ride as comfortably as possible to Cape York. A seat rotation is normally done each day.
4 tee shirts
4 shorts or skirts
Swimmers/Towel
Water bottle
A spray jacket/warm jacket
1 pair of sandals
Shady hat
Torch
Toiletries
Laundry powder
Insect repellent
Small day pack
Track suit pants/jeans
NB: clothes line & pegs are supplied by us (campers only) PLEASE AVOID ARTICLES OF WHITE/LIGHT CLOTHING AS DUST MAY STAIN
Baggage space is limited. One soft sided sausage style bag per person measuring approximately 600mm x 500mm x 300mm with a maximum weight of about 10kgs plus one small day pack per person for inside the vehicle. Excess luggage may be stored at your accommodation.
All tours are conducted on a partial participation basis, it generates friendship and conversation. The Tour Leader does all cooking however assistance with vegetable peeling, firewood collection and filling water buckets is greatly appreciated. Passengers assist with washing and wiping and erect their own tents (unless on pre-erected tent camping tour or on accommodated tour) after a demonstration, those less agile will be given assistance.
The maximum number of passengers depends on the seating in the 4WD vehicles which range from 4 to 22 seats.
These tours are designed to show the very best of Cape York Peninsula. The day normally starts around 8.00am ending approximately 4.00pm covering 300 kilometers per day. During the normal course of the day you will stop for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The tour also stops at places of interest, towns, communities and any notable flora or fauna features.
Toilets are either flushing or National Park composting type and showers are available most nights and if not, a long, soaking soap free swim in a shallow, safe stream is available.
Your Guides / Chefs work extremely hard to provide passengers with excellent, wholesome meals. Breakfast consists of a choice of at least 3 cereals, toast and spreads. Lunch has a variety of cold meats and an abundant selection of salad vegetables on rolls or sandwiches. Evening meals begin with happy hour followed by a 2 course meal which could be a grill, roast, casserole, BBQ, fresh fish and appropriate selection of vegetables followed by a tasty dessert.
If a passenger is on a medically prescribed diet, we will do our absolute utmost to cater suitable meals for that person. Please contact our office to discuss any diet needs.
Currently the cost is $5 per day for a car or $8 per day for a car and caravan combined. We can book this for you or give you the details to book directly after you have locked in your tour booking.
As per Government regulations, smoking is not permitted in vehicles. Ample stops provide time for smoking breaks.
The Government has imposed very strict alcohol regulations throughout Cape York Peninsula and our company has a permit to carry certain quantities of alcohol and complies with all regulations and laws. Please contact our office for further, more recent information.
Telephones, cameras and other electrical devises can be charged using mains power in Cooktown, Musgrave, Coen, Weipa, Bramwell Station and Cape York.
Digital mobile telephones only operate in Cooktown. Telstra NEXT G telephones work in Cooktown, Laura, Coen, Weipa and Thursday Island. Email access via internet cafes is generally not available. Most phones these days can recieve emails.
MV Trinity Bay Passengers
IMPORTANT: Please note that MV “Trinity Bay” requires passengers to complete a Passenger Medical Information Form to advise the crew of any medical issues they may need to be aware of. This information will also be used by medical attendants in the event of a medical emergency or accident.
If required by Part 1 of the Sea Swift Passenger Medical Form, a GP Fit-to-Travel Clearance is available to print and take to your GP for signature.
Please email a copy back to reservations@capeyorktours.com.au to complete your booking, please include your booking reference number in the email.
Bookings are not confirmed until all forms are completed and returned.
Phone 1800 994 620 (from outside Australia +61 7 4051 1120) or complete the enquiry/booking form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
From within Australia call:
1800 994 620
From outside Australia call:
+61 7 4051 1120
Shop 5 in Traveltown
21-25 Lake Street
Cairns, 4870, Queensland
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