Cape York & Gulf Savannah Tours from Cairns
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Highlights
- Herberton Historic Village
- Lake Barrine
- Savannahlander Train
- Karumba Sunset Cruise
- Lawn Hill National Park
- Riversleigh Fossil Fields
- Normanton
- Gulflander Train
- Croydon
- Cobbold Gorge Cruise
- Undara Lava Tubes
- Thursday Island
- Cape York – Most northern point of Australia
- Fruit Bat Falls
- Bramwell Cattle Station
- Weipa
- Musgrave Old Telegraph Station
- Split Rock – Aboriginal Rock Art
- Lakefield National Park
- Cooktown
- Bloomfield Track
- Cape Tribulation
Trip Includes
- Meals as Indicated
- Air-Con 4WD Vehicle
- All Tours as per Itinerary
- Flight Cairns to Horn Island
- 14 nights accommodation on tour (ensuite)
- 1 night accommodation at Queens Court in Cairns (ensuite)
Note: The operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary & location of accommodation if necessitated.
Dates / Prices
Departure dates and Availability
Departure Dates | Availability | |
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26 May 2021 | Fully booked * | WAITLIST |
9 June 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
23 June 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
7 July 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
21 July 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
4 August 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
18 August 2021 | Fully Booked* | WAITLIST |
1 September 2021 | Fully booked* | FULL |
15 September 2021 | Fully booked* | WAITLIST |
Fares
Occupancy | Price per person |
Twin Share (2021) | $7999 |
Single (2021) | $9720 |
Twin Share (2022) | TBA |
Single (2022) | TBA |
$ 7999
- 16 Days
- Meals Included
- 22 Destinations
- Accommodation
- Herberton Historic Village
- Lake Barrine
- Savannahlander Train
- Karumba Sunset Cruise
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Toll Free: 1800 77 55 33
Phone: (07) 4054 7750
Email: info@heritagetours.com.au

Itinerary
- 9 day Gulf Savannah Fully Accommodated Tour
- 1 night accommodation in Cairns in between the tours
- 7 day Cape York Fly / Drive Fully Accommodated Tour
After an early morning departure from selected accommodation, your holiday begins, travelling up the Gillies Range to the Atherton Tableland. We stop off at Lake Barrine for a short walk to the Twin Kauri Pines, before travelling on to Herberton.
Today we explore the Historic Village of Herberton, where you can live the folklore and romance of yesterday’s Australia in every piece of this eye-opening collection. Sit in the schoolhouse. Stand at the bar of the pub. Enjoy a latte in the Bakerville Tearooms. The award-winning attraction is more than a vintage precinct – it’s a tangible buzz of things past with over 50 original buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery and vehicles, plus thousands of antique items and period memorabilia.
Late afternoon we settle in the Malanda Lodge, situated on 11 acres of manicured tropical gardens. All rooms have ground level balconies and views to enjoy the tranquillity, or maybe spot their resident platypus family in the large pond. Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.
Morning “smoko” on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Belmore before Normanton for lunch. Here you can absorb its famous landmarks, the “Purple Pub”, historic Burns Philp General Store and a replica of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile.
Lunch is at your own expense today. Continue on to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria for a cruise to enjoy a spectacular Gulf sunset. Accommodation with ensuite facilities tonight in Karumba.
Back through Normanton this morning and a poignant visit to Burke & Wills Camp #119, the most northerly campsite of the ill-fated expedition of 1860. Across the vast “Plains of Promise” to Leichhardt Falls and Burketown.
On to Adel’s Grove, a Savannah Guides Site, where we spend two glorious outback nights. Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.
A visit to the World Heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields, a rare treasure house of palaeontology recording the history of Australia’s mega-fauna of 20 million years ago.
Lunch at Gregory and a short break at remote Burke & Wills Roadhouse before travelling on to Normanton. We stay in Normanton tonight. Ensuite facilities.
This morning we depart from Normanton’s famous Victorian architecture Railway Station.
All aboard the historic Gulflander RM93 train, a Savannah Guides Site, for a ride through the savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp.
On to Black Bull Siding then the old gold mining town of Croydon and its Historic Precinct, another Savannah Guides Site.
This afternoon we visit Georgetown and Forsayth on our way to Cobbold Gorge, a Savannah Guides Station, where we stay tonight. Ensuite Facilities.
This morning we cruise on Cobbold Gorge’s beautiful and secluded waterway surrounded by spectacular carved Hampstead sandstone, 135 million years old. Travel on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes, a Savannah Guides Station.
There’s campfire entertainment after dinner before retiring to your accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway carriages. Ensuite Facilities.
After breakfast in the Australian bush, an experienced Savannah Guide will meet you for an informative tour of the world’s largest, longest and most accessible lava tube system.
We continue on our scenic and leisurely drive over the Tropical Tablelands past the Wind Turbines at Ravenshoe, stopping off at the magnificent Curtain Fig Tree, before making our way back to Cairns, where you will be taken Queens Court Hotel, your accommodation for tonight.
6.40am transfer from Queens Court to the airport for your flight to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island and on arrival, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet.
This afternoon board your ferry to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. Our accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park are cottages with ensuite facilities.
A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Weipa. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a Wildlife Eco River Cruise or a tour of the bauxite mine (own expense). Your accommodation tonight has ensuite facilities.
We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station – ensuite facilities.
After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we explore 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.
Travelling on, we visit Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art, before arriving in the old gold port of Cooktown, where we visit Captain Cooks Landing, before settling in to our accommodation in Cooktown – ensuite facilities.
We make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted) we see where the ‘rainforest meets the reef’ at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendour of World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast back to Cairns is a perfect way to finish your Cape York and Gulf Savannah Experience.
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Tour Options


Weipa Wildlife & Eco Cruise


Weipa Mine Tour
Find out the history behind Weipa and visit points of interest on this fascinating tour. Get up close and personal to the 190 tonne Belly Dumper Haul Trucks while touring the working mine site and follow the rail and conveyor belt system as the Bauxite makes its way to the loading dock.
Pre/Post Accommodation

Room | Adults | P/N |
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Standard Room | 1-2 | $125 |
Studio Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Premier Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Interconnecting Family | 3 | $159 |
- Air-Con
- Fridge
- Room Safe
- TV
- Tea/Coffee facilities
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/03/22
Room | Adults | P/N |
Standard Room | 1-2 | $125 |
Studio Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Premier Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Interconnecting Family | 3 | $159 |

Queens Court
A boutique hotel, centrally located offering a choice of quality room styles, ranging from budget, moderate to premier rooms and self-contained suits. A 10-15 minute brings you to all tourist facilities, waterfront, Night Markets, shopping, and restaurants.
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/03/22
- Pool
- BBQ Facilities
- Laundry
- Restaurant (breakfast only)
- Luggage Storage
- Off street parking
- Complimentary continental breakfast

Room | Adults | P/N |
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Standard Room | 1-2 | $209 |
- Air-Con
- Mini bar
- Room Safe
- TV
- Tea/Coffee facilities
- Private Terrace / Balcony
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/03/22
Room | Adults | P/N |
Standard Room | 1-2 | $125 |
Studio Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Premier Suite | 1-2 | $159 |
Interconnecting Family | 3 | $159 |

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Relax in tropical 4-star comfort, 5 minutes walk from the Esplanade. Your airy modern rooms balcony overlooking the lagoon pool or the lush gardens is the perfect private space to unwind. With the swim-up Aqua Bar and the pools white sand beach, you will have fun at Novotel.
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/3/22
- Large Lagoon Pool
- Restaurant/Bar
- Day Spa
- Laundry
- 24hr Reception
- Porter Service
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- 24-hour Room Service

Fares | (per person) |
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Twin Share | $509 |
Single | $760 |
Holiday Package 1
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/3/22
Package Includes:
- 4 nights in a Standard Room w/ensuite at Queens Court Hotel
- Continental Tropical Breakfast
- Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Daytour
- Green Island Reef Cruise

Fares | (per person) |
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Twin Share | $680 |
Single | $1110 |
Holiday Package 2
Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/3/22
Package Includes:
- 4 nights in a Standard Room w/ensuite at Novotel Oasis Resort
- Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Daytour
- Green Island Reef Cruise