State: Queensland Camping
Operator: Wilderness Challenge
Minimum Price: AUD $ 4,235

The Cape York "Mariner" is a 13 day experience combining a 6 night Great Barrier Reef cruise and a 6 day 4WD camping safari through the heart of one of Australia's last great wilderness regions. A luxury expedition cruise plus an award-winning Cape York 4WD safari - the best of both worlds!

Highlights
Great Barrier Reef cruise Thursday Island (Island Tour included)
Punsand Bay Safari & Fishing Lodge
The Top Of Australia - CAPE YORK!
Lockerbie Scrub
Fruit Bat Falls
The "Telegraph Track”
Wenlock River & Moreton
Iron Range National Park
Chili Beach
Archer River, Coen & Musgrave
Lakefield National Park
Historic Cooktown
Black Mountain & The Lions Den
Bloomfield Track & Cape Tribulation
World Heritage Daintree Rainforest

Day 1 (LD): Board "Coral Princess" at Trinity Wharf at 10:00am. Cruise to Thetford Reef to enjoy snorkelling, coral viewing and scuba diving before sunset cocktails and the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Dinner.

Day 2 (BLD): Historic Cooktown and a visit to the famous James Cook Museum. Cruise to Swinger Reef for swimming and snorkelling.

Day 3 (BLD): Lizard Island and "Cook's Look”. North Direction Island to beachcomb and swim before enjoying sunset drinks on the beach.

Day 4 (BLD) Stanley Island’s fascinating Endaen Aboriginal rock art gallery seldom visited due to its isolation. At Davey Reef & Cay snorkel, view coral, scuba dive and observe a large seabird rookery.

Day 5 (BLD): Explore Forbes Island with its history of early settlement. Swim and snorkel then visit to Magra Island to beachcomb and bird-watch.
Day 6 (BLD): Cruise past the Escape River, historic Somerset and through Albany Passage before going ashore at CAPE YORK. Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinner before cruising to Thursday Island.

Day 7 (BD): On Thursday Island enjoy a guided tour of the island (included). After lunch (own expense) board your ferry to transfer to Punsand Bay where you will be met by your Wilderness Challenge Guide. Stay at Punsand Bay tonight.

Day 8 (BLD): South to Fruit Bat Falls for lunch and a refreshing swim. Continue through Cape York’s unique wilderness to our overnight camp.

Day 9 (BLD): Across the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers (conditions permitting) to Iron Range National Park, Australia’s largest remaining area of tropical lowland rainforest. Camp at Chili Beach.

Day 10 (BLD): Visit Portland Roads and see other secrets hidden in the Iron Range rainforest. Leave through Tozers Gap and visit Batavia gold fields. Camp at Archer River.

Day 11 (BLD): Coen, Musgrave and on to explore Lakefield National Park. Camp in Lakefield National Park.

Day 12 (BLD): Old Laura Homestead then the Battlecamp Road to Cooktown Camp near Cooktown tonight.

Day 13 (BL): Black Mountain and the Lion's Den Hotel before the Bloomfield Track and Cape Tribulation, weather permitting. The Daintree rainforest before arriving in Cairns.

Meal Codes: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Inclusions: All meals except lunch on Day 4 · Camping equipment except sleeping bags · All National Park and Aboriginal Site fees · “Coral Princess” cruise Cairns to Thursday Island.

Exclusions: All soft and alcohol drinks · Optional tours

Prices

Cabin
Twin Share	$4235
Single Supplement	$1475

Stateroom
Twin Share	$4835
Single Supplement	$1775

Upper Deck Stateroom
Twin Share	$5085
Single Supplement	N/A

Deluxe Stateroom
Twin Share	$5335
Single Supplement	N/A

Rates are per person and in AUD$. Rates are valid to 31 March 2007.

Notes:

Special Departure Dates: Aug: 10, 24 Sep: 7, 21
Trip Duration: 13 days
Departs from: Cairns
All Prices: Cabin Twin Share $4235 Single Supplement $1475 Stateroom Twin Share $4835 Single Supplement $1775 Upper Deck Stateroom Twin Share $5085 Single Supplement N/A Deluxe Stateroom Twin Share $5335 Single Supplement N/A