8 Day Accommodated Tour: Drive North/Fly South (#640)

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Type: Tours in Cairns - Cape York Accommodated Tours

Click here to see other tour Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2015.

Departure Dates for for 2015: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

May 8,22
June 5,19
July 3,17,31
August 28
Sept 11,25

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How to Book: A $400 per person deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least two months prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within two months of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.

You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call to book on + 61 7 4044 9792 from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received.

Min/ Max Numbers for this tour: The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4.

More Information:

DAY 1 (LD) - Cairns, Daintree Rainforest, Cooktown
Early morning pick up from selected locations as we travel via the beautiful coastal road until we cross the Daintree River and enter the majestic expanse of the World Heritage listed Daintree/Cape Tribulation Rainforest. Over the jungle shrouded slopes of the controversial Bloomfield track to Cooktown. Perhaps a chance to shop for souvenirs in original colonial era shops. Overnight accommodation: Seaview Motel-(ensuite facilities)

DAY 2 (BLD) - Lakefield National Park, Musgrave
Assured of a unique place in the rich fabric of Australian history, Cooktown provides interest and excitement. Visit Cook’s landing place, and the century old cemetery. We then travel via Battle Camp Ranges and Old Laura Station and Lakefield National Park. Experience the living outback history as we approach Musgrave pioneer telegraph station, which is over 100 years old. Overnight accommodation: Musgrave- (share facilities)

DAY 3 (BLD) - Coen, Archer River, Moreton Station.
Via historic Coen we travel north to cross the wide sandy Archer River and after lunch travel via Piccaninny Plains and Batavia Downs Stations to arrive at Moreton a former Telegraph Station that carried the Morse code signal linking Brisbane to Thursday Island. Overnight accommodation (2 nights): Cabin Tent - shared facilities (twin share fully screened tents with beds and linen). No power in tents. (Laundry)

DAY 4 (BLD) - Weipa, Moreton Station.
Through huge cattle runs travel west to arrive at bauxite-mining town of Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A veritable "Oasis in the wilderness" and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier. Today you have a choice of a Weipa Mine Tour, or an Eco Boat tour (own cost).

DAY 5 Friday (BLD) - Fruitbat Falls, Jardine River, Punsand Bay.
A really challenging route today as we ford fast flowing streams and traverse rugged 4WD roads to reach today’s lunch destination. Picturesque Fruitbat Falls on the Elliot River. Time to swim and explore or photograph the enchanting rock pools, and waterfall of this unique spot. This afternoon we cross the Jardine River, followed by a short visit to Bamaga Aboriginal and Islander settlement. 3 night’s accommodation: Punsand Bay Private Reserve. Beachfront Cabin Tent (ensuite facilities

DAY 6 (BLD) - Thursday Island, Horn Island.
Early morning ferry through the islands of the Torres Strait to legendary "T.I." once homeport of the romantic pearl diver fleet, now "Capital" of the scattered islander communities between Australia and New Guinea. Maybe time for sightseeing, souvenir shopping. Thursday Island and Horn Island tours and lunch IS INCLUDED.

DAY 7 (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 8 (BL) - Punsand Bay, Bamaga, Cairns.
A morning transfer to Bamaga Airport for your flight to Cairns. Your Oz Tours Adventure ends on arrival at Cairns Airport.

Features & Inclusions

Cape Tribulation
Cooktown (overnight)
Lakefield National Park
Musgrave
Weipa (Optional Tours)
Moreton Station (2 Nights)
Cape York "The Tip"
Horn Island
Punsand Bay (3 nights)
Thursday Island
Torres Straits
Flight Bamaga to Cairns

Rates and Tariffs

May/ Sept Season

1^st May 2015 to 31^st May 2015

1^st Sep 2015 to 30^th Sep 2015

Accommodated Single Share

$4390.00 adult

Twin Share

$3790.00 adult

June, July, Aug Season

1^st Jun 2015 to 31^st Aug 2015

Accommodated Single Share

$4690.00 adult

Twin Share

$3990.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Click here to see other tour Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2015.

Departure Dates for for 2015: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.
How to Book: A $400 per person deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least two months prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within two months of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.

You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call to book on + 61 7 4044 9792 from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received.

Min/ Max Numbers for this tour: The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4.

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure are subject to a $400 per person fee.
Cancellations between 60 and 30 days are subject to a 75% refund.
Cancellations between 30 and 21 days are subject to a 50% refund.
Cancellations 21 days or less are subject to no refund whatsoever.

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