Air & Land Tours From Cairns

Cape York

7 Day Fly/Drive Fully Accommodated

Highlights

Cape York – Most Northern Tip of Australia
Thursday Island
Fruit Bat Falls
Bramwell Station
Weipa
Musgrave Telegraph Station
Lakefield National Park
Split Rock – Aboriginal Rock Art
Cooktown
Cape Tribulation
Bloomfield Track

Trip Includes

Note: The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and location of accommodation if necessitated.

Dates / Prices

Departure dates and Availability

Departure Dates	Availability
Tours 2021	Fully Booked	waitlist
30 May 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
3 June 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
13 June 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
17 June 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
27 June 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
1 July 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
11 July 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
15 July 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
25 July 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
29 July 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
8 August 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
12 August 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
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26 August 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
5 September 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
9 September 2022	Fully Booked	FULL
19 September 2022	Available	book now
23 September 2022	Available	BOOK NOW
3 October 2022	Fully Booked	FULL

Fares

Occupancy

Price per person

Twin Share (2021)	$3995
Single (2021)	$4845

Twin Share (2022)	$4199
Single (2022)	$5098

Cape York

7 Day Fly/Drive Fully Accommodated

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Cairns

$ 3,995

Visiting

Thursday Island, Cape York, Somerset, Fruit Bat Falls, Bramwell Station. View full itinerary →

Highlights

Cape Tribulation
World Heritage Daintree National Park
Bloomfield Track
Cooktown
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Got A Question?

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Toll Free: 1800 77 55 33
Phone: (07) 4054 7750
Email: info@heritagetours.com.au

Itinerary

* B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

DAY 1
Cairns, Thursday Island, Cape York D

Transfer from selected Cairns accommodation to Cairns 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.

DAY 2
Cape York - Somerset BLD

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 and government outpost established in 1864. We have lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to Seisia. Our accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 3
Cape York, Fruit Bat Falls, Bramwell Station BLD

Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its picturesque waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to a ‘true blue’ Aussie Cattle Station, Bramwell Station – ensuite facilities.

DAY 4
Bramwell Station, Weipa BD

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 our overnight stop at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a Wildlife Eco River Cruise (own expense). Your accommodation tonight has ensuite facilities.

DAY 5
Weipa, Musgrave BLD

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.

DAY 6
Musgrave, Lakefield NP, Cooktown BLD

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.

DAY 7
Cooktown, Cape Tribulation, Cairns BL

The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, 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 a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast back to Cairns is a perfect way to complete your tour.

Optional Extra Day
Cairns - Horn Island LD,B

For those interested in WWII history, you will have the option to start your holiday a day earlier. An early morning flight will take you to Horn Island. This day includes a tour of Horn Island, entry to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. You will stay the night at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort at Horn Island.

The next day you take the ferry to Thursday Island and start day 1 of the tour.

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Optional day cost $ 350.00 per person twin share, single $ 495.00, and does not include transfer from Cairns accommodation to Cairns airport; this optional extra day needs to be organised at the time of booking. See ‘Tour Options’ tab for more details.

Note: The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and location of accommodation if necessitated.

Tour Options

Weipa Wildlife & Eco Cruise

A cruise, designed for the person who truly wants a unique experience and to engage and immerse themselves in our beautiful eco systems and local culture of Weipa. The boat can seat 28 passengers with 2 crew, and has a toilet for your convenience. 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.

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.

Horn Island Optional Extra day

You will have the option to add a day to your Cape York Safari. This day includes: A tour of Horn Island, lunch and entry to the WWII museum Accommodation at The Gateway Resort at Horn Island with ensuite facilities dinner and breakfast.

Note: This option is available to Cape York Safaris that fly to and from Thursday Island and does not include accommodation transfers.

Cost: $350.00 per person on twin share basis, $495.00 for sole use

Pre/Post Accommodation

Room	Adults	P/N
Standard Room	1-2	$125
Studio Suite	1-2	$159
Premier Suite	1-2	$159
Interconnecting Family	3	$159

Accomodation Features:

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

Property Features:

Pool
BBQ Facilities
Laundry
Restaurant (breakfast only)
Luggage Storage
Off street parking
Complimentary continental breakfast

Room	Adults	P/N
Standard Room	1-2	$209

Accomodation Features:

Prices valid 01/04/20 – 31/03/22

Room	Adults	P/N
Standard Room	1-2	$125

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 – 31/03/22

Property Features: