State: Queensland Camping
Operator: Billy Tea Bush Safaris
Minimum Price: AUD $ 2,550 4WD adventure touring through Cairns, Cape York, Twin Falls, Bramwell, Weipa, Normanby River and Cooktown.
Day 1 - Cairns to Cape York
Your scenic flight leaves Cairns around 8.00am for Bamaga. After a town tour we drive to the top of Australia and enjoy a beautiful walk to the actual tip. After many photographs we visit Somerset and other historical areas we then travel on to our camp overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets and Showers)(L)(D)
Day 2 - Cape York
Today you have the option of a day tour to Thursday Island, a bus tour is available on the island. Other options on this day are fishing by charter, or exploring and relaxing. (Toilets and Showers)(B)(D)
Day 3 - Cape York to Twin Falls
We travel via Bamaga and ferry the Jardine River. After traversing the old Telegraph Track we arrive at beautiful Twin Falls. (Toilet & Swim)
(B)(L)(D)
Day 4 - Twin Falls
Here we spend the day going for a hike, a swim, just relax and enjoy the unbelievably spectacular series of waterfalls including the Elliot, Twin and Indian Head Falls. (Toilet & Swim)
Day 5 - Twin Falls to Bramwell
Today we drive through the unusual Heathland Reserve see the unbelievable Gunshot Creek crossing and camp overnight at Bramwell Station. (Toilet & Showers)
(B)(L)(D)
Day 6 - Bramwell to Weipa
We depart early, cross the Wenlock River, through Batavia Downs and with good roads, arrive around lunch time in Weipa. This afternoon there is ample time to shop, or catch up on some chores, fishing is also available as an option. (Toilets & Showers)
(B)(D)
Day 7 - Weipa to Coen
A Bauxite Mine and town tour is available at own expense and after lunch we continue our journey via Archer River to camp overnight at Coen. (Toilets & Showers).
(B)(L)(D)
Day 8 - Coen to Normanby River
We travel south until Musgrave then turn east and start experiencing Lakefield National Park with its tremendous wildlife such as, Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs and Crocodiles. Camp overnight by the Normanby River within this National Park. (Toilet & Showers)
(B)(L)(D)
Day 9 - Normanby River to Cooktown
We explore more of the Park area passing New Laura Ranger Station and visit the historic Old Laura Homestead, before arriving in Laura for a cool drink. Viewing the Quinkan Aboriginal Rock Art area is next, before arriving in Cooktown. (Toilets & Showers)
(B)(L)
Day 10 - Cooktown to Cairns
After visiting Grassy Hill and viewing some of the towns landmarks we visit the notorious Black Mountain area and historic Lions Den Pub. If weather permits we venture into the dense mountainous rainforest of Cedar Bay and Cape Tribulation National Park, cross the Bloomfield River and tackle the steep Bloomfield Track. We visit Cape Tribulation itself, onto the Daintree Ferry and arrive in Cairns at approx. 6.00pm.
(B)(L)
What's Included?
- Meals as indicated (B) breakfast, (L) lunch and (D) dinner.
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Experienced Tour Guides
- All camping equipment including tents, pillowed air mattresses, sleeping bags and sheet liners (if you do not wish to bring your own)
- National Park and Camping Fees
Notes: Special Departure Dates: 2007 Departures:
June 11th & 29th
July 16th
August 20th
September 7th & 24th
October 12th & 29th
Trip Duration: 10 days
Departs from: Cairns
Tour Ends: Cairns
Departure Time: 7.00 a.m
Return Time: 6.00 p.m
All Prices: $2,550.00 per person twin share
Single supplement 110.00 extra.
