Itinerary - 10 Day Cape York - Accommodated Safari
Day 1: Welcome aboard - we will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairns before departing on your adventure of a lifetime. Our trip this morning takes us up and over the Kuranda Ranges through Mareeba, Mt Molloy, Mt Carbine and on into Lakeland Downs where we will stop for morning tea at the famous Lakeland Coffee House. From here we head down to the historic township of Cooktown and our accommodation for the night. *(L / D / En / Laund)
Day 2: This morning the sealed roads end and our outback adventures begin. Our next stop is Split Rock art site, an epicentre of Aboriginal rock art before heading to the small township of Laura where we visit the Quinkan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. We then travel into Lakefield National Park, Queensland's second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres). Water lily covered billabongs, wildlife, a great variety of birdlife, and hopefully some fresh water crocodiles, makes for a memorable day before arriving at the century old Telegraph Station and now working cattle station of Musgrave, our overnight stop.
*(B / L / D / Sb / Laund)
Day 3: This morning we cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. Onward, we cross the sprawling sandbanks of the Archer River and the Wenlock River, site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Station and our accommodation for the night.
*(B / D / Sb)
Day 4: From Moreton we travel north along the Overland Telegraph Line, through numerous creek crossings, before arriving at Heathlands Nature Reserve. From here we head out on to the Southern Bypass Track before arriving at spectacular Fruit Bat, Elliot and Twin Falls. After a relaxing afternoon swim we continue on to the Jardine River Ferry Crossing and through to our tropical beachside accommodation just outside the small township of Seisia. *(B / L / D / Sb / Laund) - upgrade to (En) available.
Day 5: Today it is off to Cape York. An unforgettable day! Stand at the very 'Tip' of our continent. We follow with a fascinating visit to the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub - an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset and the ruins of the grandiose failed Singapore of the Pacific on the Albany Passage; a place to ponder the past, our explorers, pioneers and the Cape's traditional owners. Drive along pristine beaches, rocky headlands, explore cool shaded forest walks and end the day with a twilight stroll to watch another spectacular Torres Strait sunset.
*(B / L / D / Sb / Laund) - upgrade to (En) available.
Day 6: Choose from a tropical cruise to Thursday Island or fishing with a professional guide (both optional). Alternatively, take your binoculars for a bushwalk or relax at the beach with a good book. *(B / D / Sb / Laund) - upgrade to (En) available. (please note: if today is a Sunday - Day 5 and Day 6 will be exchanged)
Day 7: Today we head back across the Jardine River, through Batavia Downs and on to visit the bauxite mining town of Weipa where we will see one of Australia's largest export mining ports in action, and visit ancient Aboriginal shell midden sites, before heading to spend the night at beautiful Merluna. *(B / D / Sb) - upgrade to (En) available.
Day 8: From Merluna it's south again - through the Archer River and Coen to once again spend the night at Musgrave Station. *(B / D / Sb / Laund)
Day 9: Today we head to Cooktown for a wonderful day enjoying the sights and sounds of this historic town. We visit the famous James Cook Museum and historic monuments along the foreshore. This afternoon is free for you to explore the town at your leisure.
*(B / D / En / Laund).JPG)
Day 10: This morning we make our way out of Cooktown, through the mysterious Black Mountains, to visit the historic Lions Den Hotel for morning tea. We then head into world heritage listed Daintree National Park along the Bloomfield Track into Cape Tribulation before returning via the scenic northern beaches to your accommodation in Cairns. *(B / L)
* ( B ) - Breakfast / ( L ) - Lunch / ( D ) - Dinner / ( En ) - Ensuite / ( Sb ) - Shared bathroom facilities / ( Laund ) - Laundry facilities
Where our schedule permits - Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea and
Sundowners (Nibbles & Drinks at sunset) are provided.
On this journey we are travelling to very remote regions. Occasionally things happen
which may require a change to the itinerary. To enjoy the full benefit of your journey you
should be flexible, open-minded and prepared for the unexpected
- because, after all, this is outback Australia.
