12 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST TO TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST
Welcome to the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia - Cape York!
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Get ready to tackle one of Australia’s most remote landscapes on this adventure tour. 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.
TOUR MAP
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, Guided Bus Tour on Thursday Island, Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Flight from Horn Island to Cairns and Reef Day Trip Frankland Islands.
CRUISES
Weipa Wildlife Eco River Cruise
Cruise to Thursday Island
Ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Island
Franklin Island Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights in Seisia
3 nights in Cairns
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: |
$8,995 per person $8,945 per person $8,920 per person $8,895 per person $1,345 per person $500 per person upon booking |
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
We start our amazing adventure being picked up from home, and chauffeur driven to Melbourne Airport boarding our direct flight to Cairns. Upon our arrival we will be met by our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours tour directors and 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 up for our first dinner together.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
We start our amazing adventure being picked up from home, and chauffeur driven to Melbourne Airport boarding our direct flight to Cairns. Upon our arrival we will be met by our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours tour directors and 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 up for our first dinner together.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
day 2: saturday 21st august, 2021
CAIRNS TO 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 Cook’s Landing, before settling in to 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 Cook’s Landing, before settling in to our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Sovereign Motel, COOKTOWN
DAY 3: sunday 22nd august, 2021
COOKTOWN TO MUSGRAVE
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, MUSGRAVE
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, MUSGRAVE
DAY 4: monday 23rd august, 2021
MUSGRAVE TO 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.
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.
OVERNIGHT: Heritage Motel, WEIPA
DAY 5: tuesday 24th august, 2021
WEIPA TO BRAMWELL
This morning we can join the 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 abundance of wildlife this area has to offer. There is also an option to do a Mine Tour, which is limited to 17 passengers. On this tour we will learn the history behind Weipa and visit points of interest. We will get up close and personal with the 190 tonne Belly Dumper Haul Trucks while touring the working mine site and follow the rail and conveyor dock (Covered footwear is required for the Mine Tour). After lunch, we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
You are required to advise O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours of your nominated tour choice on booking otherwise you will be automatically booked on the River Cruise.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Bramwell Station, BRAMWELL
This morning we can join the 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 abundance of wildlife this area has to offer. There is also an option to do a Mine Tour, which is limited to 17 passengers. On this tour we will learn the history behind Weipa and visit points of interest. We will get up close and personal with the 190 tonne Belly Dumper Haul Trucks while touring the working mine site and follow the rail and conveyor dock (Covered footwear is required for the Mine Tour). After lunch, we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
You are required to advise O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours of your nominated tour choice on booking otherwise you will be automatically booked on the River Cruise.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Bramwell Station, BRAMWELL
DAY 6: wednesday 25th august, 2021
BRAMWELL TO 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
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
An unforgettable day - we will start by standing 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 along the beach completes our adventures before returning to Seisia.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
An unforgettable day - we will start by standing 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 along the beach completes our adventures before returning to Seisia.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
DAY 8: friday 27th august, 2021
CAPE YORK TO HORN ISLAND
An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here we 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 expense and arrangement.
OVERNIGHT: Gateway Torres Strait Resort, THURSDAY ISLAND
An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here we 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 expense and arrangement.
OVERNIGHT: Gateway Torres Strait Resort, THURSDAY ISLAND
DAY 9: saturday 28th august, 2021
HORN ISLAND TO 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 Cairns 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 Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 10: sunday 29th 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. We 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 Cairns 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. We 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 Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 11: monday 30th august, 2021
CAIRNS FREE DAY
A free day today to relax and enjoy! Our hotel is right in the city and close to the beautiful Cairns Esplanade where there are plenty of scenic walking tracks or shops.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
A free day today to relax and enjoy! Our hotel is right in the city and close to the beautiful Cairns Esplanade where there are plenty of scenic walking tracks or shops.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 12: tuesday 31st august, 2021
CAIRNS TO MELBOURNE
Our last glorious 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 we will have many stories to tell of our Cape York Adventure. As always our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for transfer home.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
Our last glorious 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 we will have many stories to tell of our Cape York Adventure. As always our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for transfer home.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
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 and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers. For passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas.
Flights
Virgin flights from Melbourne to Cairns and return. Scenic flight from Horn Island to Cairns. All taxes included.
Touring Coaches
Touring in and around Cairns is aboard a local Tour Coach.
Heritage Tours
conducts the 4WD Safari. The safari vehicle is chosen both for passenger comfort and ability to handle the sometimes harsh terrain encountered in remote areas.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Accommodation
Ensuited accommodation and shared facilities for 2 nights as per itinerary. Attractions. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, lunches and restaurant dinners daily, 5 lunches at your own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“...Tropical Far North Queensland is the only region in Australia with two distinct Indigenous cultures -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Connect with these ancient cultures
60,000 years in the making...”
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 90 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 91 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 90 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 recommend you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.