12 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
20TH AUGUST TO 31ST AUGUST 2021
Welcome to the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia and one of the last remaining wilderness areas on Earth. Cape York!
Get ready to tackle one of Australia's most remote landscapes on this adventure tour. Explore Cairns with its sugar white beaches and sapphire waters. Leave your watch behind as you set off for the colourful island paradise of Thursday Island. Absorb the primeval aboriginal art as old as the land itself and witness a magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
World Heritage Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Bloomfield Track, Cooktown, Lakefield National Park
Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art, Musgrave Telegraph Station, Weipa, Bramwell Station, Fruit Bat Falls, Cape York – most Northern tip of Australia, Guided Bus Tour on Thursday Island, Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Flight from Horn Island to Cairns, Reef Day Trip to Frankland Islands
CRUISE
Weipa Wildlife Eco River Cruise, Cruise to Thursday Island and Ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Island
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
4 nights in here, leaving one space below.
PRICE
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Twin Share Room First Tour: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: Single Room Supplement: Deposit: |
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O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: friday 20th august, 2021
MELBOURNE TO CAIRNS
With pickup from your home, we transfer to Melbourne Airport to join our direct flight to Cairns. Welcome to Tropical North Queensland, where you will be welcomed by your O’Shannessy’s Coach Crew. From the Cairns Airport, we take a short drive into the city to our accommodation situated just 1 block from the Cairns Esplanade. Free time this afternoon to relax, walk along the Esplanade and unwind before meeting for our first dinner together.
In flight lunch at own expense.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
With pickup from your home, we transfer to Melbourne Airport to join our direct flight to Cairns. Welcome to Tropical North Queensland, where you will be welcomed by your O’Shannessy’s Coach Crew. From the Cairns Airport, we take a short drive into the city to our accommodation situated just 1 block from the Cairns Esplanade. Free time this afternoon to relax, walk along the Esplanade and unwind before meeting for our first dinner together.
In flight lunch at own expense.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
day 2: saturday 21st august, 2021
CAIRNS - COOKTOWN
After an early breakfast, we are picked up by our 4WD vehicle to start our Cape York adventure. We travel north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted), stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown, where we visit Captain Cooks Landing, before settling in our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Sovereign Motel, COOKTOWN
After an early breakfast, we are picked up by our 4WD vehicle to start our Cape York adventure. We travel north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted), stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown, where we visit Captain Cooks Landing, before settling in our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Sovereign Motel, COOKTOWN
DAY 3: sunday 22nd august, 2021
COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - WEIPA
Heading west into the outback, we visit Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art. Then on to Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted), a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at The Old Musgrave telegraph station.
OVERNIGHT: The Old Musgrave Telegraph Station, CAPE YORK
Heading west into the outback, we visit Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art. Then on to Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted), a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at The Old Musgrave telegraph station.
OVERNIGHT: The Old Musgrave Telegraph Station, CAPE YORK
DAY 4: monday 23rd august, 2021
MUSGRAVE - WEIPA
This morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our accommodation tonight is at the Heritage Resort.
OVERNIGHT: Heritage Motel, WEIPA
This morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our accommodation tonight is at the Heritage Resort.
OVERNIGHT: Heritage Motel, WEIPA
DAY 5: tuesday 24th august, 2021
WEIPA - BRAMWELL STATION
This morning we join a Wildlife Eco River Cruise exploring the eco systems and local culture of Weipa. Cruise the harbour, the Embley River to Hay Point and learn about the local culture, history and view the abudance of wildlife this area has to offer. After lunch, we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement today.
OVERNIGHT: Bramwell Station CAPE YORK
This morning we join a Wildlife Eco River Cruise exploring the eco systems and local culture of Weipa. Cruise the harbour, the Embley River to Hay Point and learn about the local culture, history and view the abudance of wildlife this area has to offer. After lunch, we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement today.
OVERNIGHT: Bramwell Station CAPE YORK
DAY 6: wednesday 25th august, 2021
BRAMWELL - CAPE YORK
After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia which is ideally located, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. Our accommodation is in cottages at the Seisia Holiday Park.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia which is ideally located, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. Our accommodation is in cottages at the Seisia Holiday Park.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
DAY 7: thursday 26th august, 2021
CAPE YORK - SOMERSET
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family. We have lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family. We have lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
DAY 8: friday 27th august, 2021
THURSDAY ISLAND - HORN ISLAND
An early morning departure as you cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of Thursday Island and its picturesque harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Later this afternoon we take a water taxi to Horn Island and our accommodation at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: Gateway Torres Strait Resort, HORN
An early morning departure as you cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of Thursday Island and its picturesque harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Later this afternoon we take a water taxi to Horn Island and our accommodation at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
OVERNIGHT: Gateway Torres Strait Resort, HORN
DAY 9: saturday 28th august, 2021
HORN ISLAND
Today we take a tour of Horn Island before visiting the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. Late afternoon we board our plane for a scenic flight back to Cairns Airport. On arrival in Cairns, we will be taken into the city for the next 3 nights accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
Today we take a tour of Horn Island before visiting the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. Late afternoon we board our plane for a scenic flight back to Cairns Airport. On arrival in Cairns, we will be taken into the city for the next 3 nights accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 10: sunday 29th august, 2021
CAIRNS - FREE DAY TO WANDER
A free day today to relax! Our hotel is right in the city and close to the beautiful Cairns Esplanade where there is plenty of scenic walking tracks or shops.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
A free day today to relax! Our hotel is right in the city and close to the beautiful Cairns Esplanade where there is plenty of scenic walking tracks or shops.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 11: monday 30th august, 2021
FRANKLAND ISLANDS CRUISE
This morning we enjoy a drive south of Cairns through rainforest clad mountain ranges and open fields of sugar cane, to join a day River & Reef Cruise to Frankland island. The Frankland Group National Park is a wonderful place to enjoy snorkelling right from the beach swimming with a vast array of tropical fish – keep an eye out for Nemo! There are often giant turtles to view from the comfort of the semi-submersible or glass bottom boat. Join the marine naturalists for an informative and fascinating Island Discovery walk through the forest, sandy beaches and the reef’s nursery. We cruise up the Mulgrave River to return to the mainland, and coach back into Cairns after a great day.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
This morning we enjoy a drive south of Cairns through rainforest clad mountain ranges and open fields of sugar cane, to join a day River & Reef Cruise to Frankland island. The Frankland Group National Park is a wonderful place to enjoy snorkelling right from the beach swimming with a vast array of tropical fish – keep an eye out for Nemo! There are often giant turtles to view from the comfort of the semi-submersible or glass bottom boat. Join the marine naturalists for an informative and fascinating Island Discovery walk through the forest, sandy beaches and the reef’s nursery. We cruise up the Mulgrave River to return to the mainland, and coach back into Cairns after a great day.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 12: tuesday 31st august, 2021
HEADING HOME
Our last day in Far North Queensland. This morning we have time to relax and do that last minute shopping, before arriving at the Cairns Airport for our flight home. We are sure you will have many stories to tell of your Cape York Adventure. As always our limousines, coach and taxis await your arrival in Melbourne for transfer home.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
Our last day in Far North Queensland. This morning we have time to relax and do that last minute shopping, before arriving at the Cairns Airport for our flight home. We are sure you will have many stories to tell of your Cape York Adventure. As always our limousines, coach and taxis await your arrival in Melbourne for transfer home.
Lunch at own arrangement and expense today.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
Luxury Touring Coaches
Our full size 3 axle luxury coaches have only 34 -36 passenger seats allowing you even more personal space and huge leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable reclining seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Climate control air conditioning & Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in real time. Each coach also has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. The coaches have full air suspension delivering a smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to the ground, making boarding and disembarking even easier.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, most lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 30 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 30 to 8 days before tour departure date, 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date, No Refund
On or after tour date departure, No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.