What you might expect

Our 4WD safaris and tours visit isolated outback and undisturbed wilderness areas, normally inaccessible to large multi-seat coaches, and due to the remoteness of these regions, conditions will not be exactly the same as at home.

Your companions will be from every walk of life, of all ages and usually with a spirit of adventure, a sense of humour, and a desire to get off the beaten track to enjoy the wilderness, to discover the real Australia.

Camping Safaris

Your holiday home is a roomy, twin-share, high profile 9ft tent with sewn in floor and high density foam mattresses. An important element is group participation whether striking camp, a fireside chat or an early morning bush walk.

Careful planning ensures fresh sourced meals and we favour traditional open fire and camp oven cooking. Continental breakfast consists of cereals, toast and tea or coffee. Lunch, bush picnic style, usually a salad or sandwiches and fruit and tea, coffee or cordial. Dinner consists of main course, sweets and tea or coffee. All fares include meals as per itinerary code - (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. Please check itineraries.

Accommodated Tours

Our overnight stays quite often reflect the unique nature of the sparsely inhabited regions in which we travel.

Forest shrouded resorts, lodges, hotels and motels in the townships and communities. "No-Frill" cattle station cabins and cabin tent accommodation along the track where no alternatives exist. All are clean and comfortable, the hospitality genuine, open and friendly, and the cuisine generous and appetising.

Electricity at Musgrave and Moreton station accommodation is not generally available between 10pm & 7am.

How will you travel - your vehicle

Modern, air conditioned Toyota, Mitsubishi & MAN, purpose built 4WD Safari vehicles with comfortable, forward facing seats. P.A. system, Royal Flying Doctor radios, first aid kits and off road equipment are standard fittings.

Sole Traveller Departures

We have selected special departure dates for our Cape York Overland /Sea Camping & Accommodated Tours this year. These tours have been selected for the Single Male & Single Female wishing to travel on their own, but willing to share a cabin on the Cargo Vessel without incurring the extra single supplement costs. However, the single land supplement may still apply in some of the accommodated tours.

Departures - 2009 Males Females 10 Day Overland / Sea Accommodated Safari 15 Jun 2009 24 Aug 2009 10 Day Sea / Overland Accommodated Safari 28 Aug 2009 19 Jun 2009 12 Day Sea / Overland Camping Safari 7 Aug 2009 26 Jun 2009 14 Day Overland / Sea Camping Safari 18 Jun 2009 30 Jul 2009

Environment Policy

Oz Tours Safaris is dedicated to the care and preservation of Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Savannah region, the surrounding waters, reefs and islands. Our experienced environmentally-conscious staff follow best practices that not only enhance the quality of your experience but totally protect the environment in which you travel.

Alcohol Restrictions

Alcohol restrictions are currently in place in some Indigineous communities that we visit. These restrictions may only affect part of your tour, depending on which tour you are doing.

In 2004 the Queensland Parliament passed a Bill which improves enforcement of liquor laws in restricted areas but also minimises its potential impact onthe tourism industry.

Strict conditions apply for any permits granted to tour operators by the Liquor Licensing Division. Such permits specify the dates, type and amount of alcohol allowed in a tour vehicle while in a restricted area.

We ask that you contact Oz Tours Safaris on 1800 079 006 prior to commencing your tour for information about alcohol restrictions that may be applicable to part of your tour.

If you have questions about alcohol restrictions in Indigenous communities, call the Alcohol Management Program Information Line on 1300 789 000.

How to Book

Bookings can be made direct through Oz Tours Safaris, your preferred travel agent, coach or airline booking office.

If you are ready to make a formal booking, please download and complete the Passenger Booking Form. It is an Adobe PDF file and you will need Acrobat Reader to view it. Click here to download a copy of Acrobat Reader if you don't already have one. Make A Booking Now.

Deposit

A deposit of $300 per person together with completed booking form is required to ensure confirmation. The payment of deposit by and/or on behalf of any person constitutes the full agreement with and the acceptance of the terms and conditions as set forth in this document.

LayBy Payments

Hassle free lay-by service available, prices frozen with first payment, then pay as you go. Final payment due 45 days before departure.

Final Payment

Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. Whilst prices could be subject to change without notice, upon final payment, all tour fares are fixed and not subject to change. For tours departing in less than 45 days, full and immediate payment is required. Fares are shown in Australian currency.

Your Tour

What is Included

Meals, except where otherwise stated in itinerary, boat fares were applicable, tented and any other accommodation on share basis and entrance fees as per itinerary.

What is not Included

Accommodation, meals, fares, fares en route from home cities. Meals, unless specifically mentioned on day to day itinerary, sleeping bags, pillows, stretcher beds (available for hire) and any personal items such as drinks, newspapers, telephone, laundry, souvenirs and personal holiday insurance.

Seat Rotation

On all tours/safaris, passengers rotate seats each day to give everyone a chance to enjoy forward and window seating.

Clothing and What to Bring

Casual gear is a must. You will need 4 or 5 changes of clothing: T/Shirts, jeans, shorts, bathers, bath and hand towel, a pair of rubber soled shoes or joggers, a warm jumper or jacket, hat, torch, sleeping bag, pillow, insect repellant and toiletries. A tracksuit is most useful too. Perhaps suitable casual attire for a night out. Please avoid articles of white or light clothing as dust may stain.

Luggage

One small bag (must be soft)which should not exceed 10-12 kilograms as space is limited. One piece of hand luggage (the size of an airline bag) is advisable for everyday use. Don't forget your camera. Washing can be done daily on overland safaris.

Smoking

As per Government Regulations, smoking is not permitted in vehicles. Ample stops provide time for "smoking breaks" en route.

Unused Tour Sectors

If a passenger fails to join a tour/safari or joins in after departure, or leaves it prior to completion, no refunds can be made. No refunds will be made in respect of any part of the tour including food, excursions, accommodation, etc., that are not used or undertaken.

Concession and Child Fares

Children 14 years and under, on all overland camping safaris 15% off adult fare. Children 14 years or under, on all land/sea, land/air camping safaris 10% off adult fares. Child fares on accommodated tours on application. Group discounts on application.

Insurance

Oz 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, hospitialisation, 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.

Cancellation Fees

Bookings cancelled more than 45 days prior to departure are fully refunded, otherwise the following cancellation fees apply:

• Less than 14 days prior to tour 100% of fare forfeited
  
• Between 14-28 days prior to tour 50% of fare forfeited
  
• Between 29-44 days prior to tour 25% of fare forfeited
  

On Arrival in Cairns

On arrival in Cairns or 24-48 hours prior to departure, please reconfirm your Booking and accommodation pick up point with out head office by phoning 1800 079 006 or 4055 9535

General Conditions

As these tours and safaris operate in remote areas, Oz Tours Safaris (hereinafter called the operator), reserves the right to alter, and/or cancel any section and/or parts of the itinerary which may result from road, weather or any other conditions of an operational nature. Whilst every endeavour will be made to keep the arrival/departure times given in the itinerary, no guarantee will be made that these will be kept. The operator will not be liable for any costs incurred through failure to connect with any other service. Any personal expenses incurred by the passenger as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of any tour whether caused by weather conditions, mechanical defects or any other causes are the responsibility of the passenger.

The operator shall not in any circumstance be held liable or accept responsibility for any loss, acts, omissions, defaults, accident, misdescription, delay, failure or expense on the part of the transport companies, hotel/motel contractors and the like who may provide you with services and facilities at the request of the operator.

The Operator reserves the right, without payment or compensation, and whether before or after the commencement of travel. In the result of break down or other unforeseen circumstances, the operator has the right to substitute vehicle, vessel and aircraft or alternative transportation and/or accommodation other than those advertised at any time.

The places depicted in the photographs are representative of the country through which tours pass and may not necessarily be visited by these tours. The highlights excursions and itineraries as set out will be adhered to where possible. The operator and the tour guide or his agent in charge of the vehicle/vessel/aircraft, may make alterations to the itineraries and excursions highlights as they deem fit. Information contained here is correct to the best of the operators knowledge, and the operator is not liable for inaccuracies herein, or weather conditions that may influence the limits of your tour and the enjoyment of your tour.

If for any reason the itinerary is altered and/or different itinerary offered, no refund is payable by the operator.

The operator reserves the right without payment or compensation, and whether before or after the commencement of travel, to exclude any passenger if that passenger may appear likely to endanger the health or safety or to impair the comfort of other passengers and may be asked to leave the tour/safari immediately should he/she commit any illegal act.

Liability

The operator and/or its employees accepts no responsibilities, or is liable for any act of omission whatsoever (whether inside or outside their control or by neglect or otherwise) for any booking, contract, travel, accommodation or tours/safaris which may result in any loss, damage, accident, detention, diversion or theft in regard to luggage or personal belongings, and will be exempt from liability in respect of direct or indirect or consequential loss or damage, death, injury, sickness, irregularity, delay liability and additional expenses, or inconvenience or any other event beyond its control including accident or failure to machinery or equipment, accommodations, transportation or other services, or any acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, acts of government or other authorities, delays, strikes or cancellation of changes in itinerary or schedules whatsoever, howsoever, by whosoever caused.

Your Ship

The MV "Trinity Bay" built in 1996 and converted in 1998 is an eighty metre passenger carrying cargo vessel that has accommodation for up to 56 passengers and cruises at the speed of 14 knots. The vessel travels from Cairns through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on a non-stop voyage to and from the ports of Thursday Island and Seisia. All meals are provided as buffet style and coffee & tea facilities are provided all day and there is also a licensed bar on board.

Your Aircraft

QANTASLINK (TOURS - C7OA, C7AO, C10AO, C12AO, A8AO) Air-leg is Cairns to Horn Island. This aircraft is a 50 seater Dash 8 with in flight facilities. Cruise speed is approximately 520 km/hr and cruising at 21,000 feet. A light refreshment is provided.

REGIONAL PACIFIC (TOURS - C12OA, A8OA, A6SF) Air-leg is Bamaga to Cairns. Aircraft is a 28 seater Brasilia EMB 120ER with a cruise speed of approximately 315 km/hr and cruising at 25,000 feet. There is an in flight toilet on board and catering will be provided on flight along with the provision of tea/coffee and soft drinks.

Meet And Greet

Passengers travelling on packaged Oz Tours products are met at Bamaga or Thursday Island by an Oz Tours Safari Tour Guide or a representative. The same service applies for arrival and departures from Cairns on packaged tours.

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