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BCL - 12 Day Cape York Fly / Drive Camping Safari
Highlights
- . Cape Tribulation . Cooktown . Lakefield NP . Archer River . Iron range NP . Weipa . Bramwell . Twin falls . Cape York . Thursday island
Overview
DAY 1 CAIRNS - SEISIA (D)
Fly Cairns to Seisia.
DAY 2 THURSDAY ISLAND (BD)
Today you cruise to Thursday Island. Optional guided bus tour of the island (own expense).
DAY 3 CAPE YORK (BLD)
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia (STL)
DAY 4 TWIN FALLS (BLD)
We travel along the upper section of the Old Telegraph Track, en route to Twin Falls, with its enchanting waterfalls and rock pools, 'Paradise in Cape York'. (Bc+T)
DAY 5 BRAMWELL (BLD)
We travel on to Fruit Bat Falls, before heading to a “true blue, aussie” cattle station, Bramwell. (ST)
DAY 6 WEIPA (BD)
We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Weipa beachfront campground, Optional tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). (STL)
DAY 7 IRON RANGE NP (BLD)
Today we travel west to Iron Range NP (the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia) Overnight camp in Iron Range NP (Bc+T) (weather and road conditions permitting)
DAY 8 CHILI BEACH (BLD)
Today we will explore at our leisure, Iron Range NP, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield. (Bc+T)
(weather and road conditions permitted)
DAY 9 ARCHER RIVER (BLD)
Heading back to the main road, we explore the Old Wenlock Gold Fields. Camp at Archer River. (STL)
DAY 10 LAKEFIELD NP (BLD)
We head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay and Lakefield NP. Camp tonight at Kalpower Crossing (road conditions permitted). (ST)
DAY 11 COOKTOWN (BLD)
This morning we stop at Old Laura Homestead, before travelling on, where we step back in time when we arrive at the old gold port of Cooktown. (STL)
DAY 12 CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)
We travel on down the Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted) to Cape Tribulation. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your Cape York Adventure.
Location
- Cairns (Cairns and Tropical North Queensland - Queensland)
This tour starts and finishes in Cairns. On the first day of the safari we will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairns. Luxury 4WD Travelling. Travel these remote regions in our new purpose built Isuzu off road 4WD tour-vehicles with reclining seats, footrests, retractable seatbelts, road cam and direct link TV, onboard toilets and panoramic windows. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Additional Info
- Our tours are suitable for all ages. Please be aware that the tours are not recommended for children under the age of 6. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- Numbers on the day: With a maximum of 24 passengers, you will have the ultimate opportunity to enjoy Cape York at it''s best. You are promised nothing short of a high-class adventure into remote Australia on a unique and quality tour.
- Session length: The duration of the tour is 12 days (11 nights).
- A reasonable level of fitness is required for this safari. Luggage limit is 10kg per person in a soft bag. This tour operates subject to minimum numbers of 8 passengers. Heritage Tours Cancellation policy and general conditions apply to any bookings. The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and location of camp site if necessitated.