Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns - Cooktown
Depart Cairns at 7.00am. Travel north through the Daintree rainforest,
stopping at beautiful Cape Tribulation. Continue along the famous Bloomfield
Track (weather permitting). Stop at the quaint Lion's Den Hotel, before
continuing past the eerie Black Mountain to Cooktown. Tour the sights of
historic Cooktown including views from Grassy Hill. Accommodation: River of
Gold Motel, Cooktown. (LD)
Day 2: Lakefield
Today we travel along Battlecamp Road to Lakefield National Park, home to
waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife.
Accommodation: Lotus Bird Lodge. (BLD)
Day 3: Coen - Weipa
Visit Musgrave Station, once a fortress Telegraph Station, before crossing
the Great Dividing Range to the old gold mining town of Coen. Later, travel
on to Archer River and across the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa, located on the
Gulf of Carpentaria. Accommodation: Heritage Resort, Weipa. (BLD)
Day 4: Weipa - Moreton
This morning you may like to join an optional tour of Weipa's mine or a half
day fishing excursion. This afternoon continue through Batavia Downs en
route to the Wenlock River, site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Office.
Accommodation: Tented cabins with linen provided, share facilities, Moreton.
(BLD)
Day 5: Moreton - Bamaga
Our 4WD adventure is at its best today as we travel along the famous
Telegraph Track. Enjoy lunch and time to swim in the pristine waters of
Fruit Bat Falls. Later, cross the mighty Jardine River to
Bamaga.Accommodation: Resort Bamaga, Bamaga, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 6: Cape York
We visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, an isolated pocket of monsoon
rainforest, on our way to historic Somerset. This afternoon walk to the very
top of Australia, Cape York! (BLD)
Day 7: Depart Cairns
Cruise across to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour of the island. We
are transferred by ferry to Horn Island. Enjoy spectacular views of the
Great Barrier Reef as we fly to Cairns, arriving at approximately 5.30pm.
Your tour concludes at Cairns Airport. (B)
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