Tour Highlights
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- Cape Tribulation
- Bloomfield Track
- Historic Cooktown
- Lakefield National Park
- Iron Range National Park
- Chilli Beach
- Portland Roads
- Batavia Gold Fields
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- Weipa
- Telegraph Road
- Twin Falls, Bamaga
- Thursday Island
- Cape York "The Tip"
- Historic Somerset
- MV Trinity Bay
- Great Barrier Reef
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Itinerary
DAY 1 THURSDAY (LD) - Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown Area.
Morning pick up from your Cairns accommodation. We Travel through the pristine Daintree Rainforests and over the soaring verdant heights of the Bloomfield Track to our overnight camp at Cooktown.
DAY 2 FRIDAY (BD) - Lakefield National Park.
A morning of sightseeing and viewing significant landmarks and sites so important to all Australians. (Lunch at own cost today) Via the rugged Battlecamp Range, pioneer cattle stations and the old coach road to arrive at the massive wildlife haven, Lakefield National Park.
DAY 3 SATURDAY (BLD) - Musgrave, Coen, Archer River.
Historic interludes as we visit Musgrave, the last remaining Telegraph Station on Cape York and the once vibrant gold rush town of Coen, before reaching our overnight stop at the Archer River.
DAY 4 SUNDAY (BLD) - Iron Range National Park.
Cross the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers before entering Iron Range National Park via Tozers Gap. This park features the largest area of tropical lowland rainforest remaining in Australia. Rare fauna and flora include cuscus, palm cockatoos, eclectus parrots, green pythons, palms and orchids. Overnight camp in Iron Range for 2 nights.
DAY 5 MONDAY (BLD) - Portland Roads, Chilli Beach, WW2 Sites.
An exiting day visiting significant historical sites and breathtaking coastal scenery. Portland Roads, once a vital sea port for miners and the wartime airfields, now affords the locals a relaxed lifestyle in an idyllic tropical setting. War time gun emplacements are silent sentinels around the headland. Chilli Beach is wide and long and fringed with palms. A truly magical spot overlooking Restoration Island, Bligh’s landing site in 1792. We explore and learn about the gold workings of the 1930's and the area around the airfield at Iron Range where there were major military installations.
DAY 6 TUESDAY (BLD) - Batavia Goldfields, Weipa.
Travel west to visit the old Batavia (Wenlock) Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town. Then travel North by West across Piccaninny Plains and boundless savannah to Weipa, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A veritable "Oasis in the wilderness" and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier. Overnight: Weipa campground.
DAY 7 WEDNESDAY (BD) - Wenlock River, Moreton Station.
Optional morning Weipa Mine Tour (own cost, as is lunch). With the Gulf of Carpentaria behind us, we pass through huge cattle runs to arrive at the Wenlock River. Overnight camp at Moreton Telegraph Station.
DAY 8 THURSDAY (BLD) - Telegraph Road, Twin Falls.
A really challenging route today as we ford fast flowing streams and traverse rugged 4WD roads to overnight at the idyllic Twin Falls. Basic facilities.
DAY 9 FRIDAY (BLD) - Jardine River, Punsand Bay.
Across the free flowing Jardine River by cable ferry, a brief refuelling stop at Bamaga and onto our northern base camp. Punsand Bay.
DAY 10 SATURDAY (BD) - Thursday Island.
Today’s highlight is a cruise through the island dotted Straights to explore legendary Thursday Island. A conducted bus tour is available (own cost, as is lunch) and is most enjoyable and informative. Afternoon return to tour base camp.
DAY 11 SUNDAY (BLD) - Cape York, Somerset.
An unforgettable day of achievement and interest. We stand at the very tip of our continent. Visit the ruins of Somerset, (road conditions permitting) with pristine beaches and rocky headlands.
DAY 12 MONDAY (BLD) - Seisia, Commence Sea-Leg, "Barge Day".
The focus of all attention today is Seisia wharf, as the cargo ships from Cairns disgorge their cargo of fuel, building materials, indeed everything needed by the islands and local communities. At 80 meters and over 3000 tonnes the Trinity Bay is the largest cargo vessel servicing the Torres Strait communities.
DAY 13 TUESDAY (BLD) - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Total relaxation as you enjoy the company of the crew and new ship board companions.
DAY 14 WEDNESDAY (B) - Disembark Cairns.
On arrival at Trinity Wharf hotel transfers on arrival in Cairns completes your holiday.
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