CRUISE/DRIVE CAPE YORK ADVENTURE

Meals as indicated-: Breakfast (B); Lunch (L); Dinner (D).

Day 1 Cairns - Embarkation(D)

We meet at your accommodation then it's "all aboard" the MV Pacific Discoverer to begin a truly unique Cape York experience. The coastal Container Freighter measures 78 metres in length and weighs some 1400 tonnes. Cabins are surprisingly spacious and all meals are included and of a good standard. The boat is now licensed, basic alchohol can be purchased. No alcohol can be taken on board. (Toilets & Showers).  

Day 2. Great Barrier Reef - Coral Sea (BLD)

Observe seafaring throughout the cruise. The ship plays a vital role in supplying the communities of Cape York with their daily needs, it is an essential link to civilization. Enjoy the company of like minded travellers and delight in the turquoise tropical waters of both the Coral and Araura Seas. (Toilets & Showers)

Day 3. Seisia - Base Camp (BLD)

Disembarkation late this morning, meet your tour operator and travel to our base camp overlooking Torres Strait. A chance this afternoon after luncheon to regain your land legs with a leisurely stroll along the beachfront of this most picturesque camping ground. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 4. Seisia - Cape York (BLD)

We drive close to the top of the Australian continent before walking out the final kilometre and celebrate arriving at Cape York. A spot of souvenir shopping at the Croc Tent before returning to our picture perfect base camp. (Toilets & Showers)

Day 5. Base Camp - (OPt) Thursday Island (BD)

An optional tour to Thursday and Horn Islands is recommended with Peddells Ferry Service, it has an excellent reputation. A choice of dfferent tour options to the islands is available. Alternatively, a fishing trip may also be possible. Note:- To avoid disappointment, fishing trips must be booked well before tour departure date. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 6. Base Camp - Twin Falls (BLD)

This morning we break camp and drive through the 'wet desert', cross the Jardine River by old world ferry and arrive at the jewel of the peninsula, Twin Falls. Here we hike, swim, relax and enjoy the spectacular series of waterfalls on the Elliot River. (Toilet & Shower)

Day 7. Twin Falls (BLD)

A day of total bliss. Relax, swim, sunbake and plunge into the natural spa. Mid morning we go on a short hike to see more wonders of this magnificent river system. Alas, others are envious because Billy Tea  Bush Safaris is the only tour to spend two days at this most enchanting site. (Toilet & Swim )

Day 8.Twin Falls - Bramwell Cattle Station (BLD)

We ford deep watercourses and travel through a wide variety of country including heathlands, open woodlands and riverine and tropical forests then divert to the coastal vistas of Captain Billy Landing for lunch. We then enter the expansive 520 square mile Bramwell Cattle Station and are treated to that wonderfully unique bush hospitality from the owner, Wendy, a most forthright and charming woman. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 9 Bramwell Cattle Station - Weipa (BLD)

The broad acre property of Bramwell contrasts utterly with the relatively modern Bauxite mining township of Weipa with air-conditioned shops and sealed roads. Time this afternoon to catch up on laundry, telephone family or possibly, take a fishing trip. Note;- To avoid disappointment, all fishing trips must be booked well before tour departure date. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 10. Weipa - Coen (BD)

An optional Bauxite and lifestyle tour is highly recommended this morning, the comprehensive tour is conducted by a local Weipa resident with an emphasis on the mines, the people and the environment. After lunch we drive to the frontier town of Coen and camp by the local hotel and experience the colour and character of this quaint little town. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 11. Coen - Lakefield National Park (BLD)

Our first pause this morning is at Musgrave Telegraph Station then turn east and enter the vast expanses of Lakefield National Park, an absolute wildlife haven. We hope to see crocodiles in their natural habitat. A huge variety of birds abounds within the Park, billabongs and waterholes are plentiful. Our camp is by the Normanby River within the 1.6 million acre National Park. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 12. Lakefield National Park - Cooktown (BL)

The ruins of Old Laura is testimony to the hardships endured by our pioneers, just one of the sights we visit this morning. We cross Battlecamp Range, wind through fertile agricultural country and arrive in Cooktown late afternoon with time to enjoy some of the town's attractions. We all eat out this evening, a break ffrom camp cooking. (Toilets & Shower)

Day 13. Cooktown - Cairns (BL)

We spend a wonderful morning enjoying the sights of Cooktown including Grassy Hill and the famous James Cook Museum.Later we absorb the mystical atmosphere of Black Mountain National Park and visit historic Lions Den Hotel. We skirt Cedar Bay National Park and enter the internationally recognised World Heritage areas of the Greater Daintree National Park and its unique rainforest jungles. Another highlight is Cape Tribulation where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'. Finally, we drive the scenic coastal road back to Cairns to your pre-arranged accommodation considerably wiser and refreshed from your Cape York Adventure.