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Cape York 'Compact' 4WD Camping Safari - 5 days
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Aboriginal rock at QuinkanIf time is at a premium, this compact camping tour gives you all the highlights of between Cape York and Cairns, including -
• Great Barrier Reef flight to/from Cairns
• The Top of Australia - CAPE YORK!
• Outback Landscapes and Lockerbie Scrub
• Twin Falls
• Wenlock River and Moreton Telegraph Station
• Musgrave, Coen an Archer River
• Guided Tour of "Quinkan" Aboriginal Rock Art
   
ITINERARY: Cape York 'Compact' 4WD Camping Safari - 4 nights / 5 days
Departs:  Cairns Domestic Airport
Returns: Port Douglas, northern beaches and Cairns pm on Day 5
2011 Departures
 June 7, 21; July 5, 19;  Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11
 
Included
 * Small groups – operates with a minimum of 4 persons and a maximum of 13
 * Flight between Cairns and Bamaga
 * Camping equipment except sleeping bag
 * Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
 * Professional qualified guide
 * Meals as coded (Breakfast Lunch Dinner)
 * Outback Landscapes
 * All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees 

The elusive cassowary
 
Quinkan Rock Art, Rainforest + Cooktown 4WD Safari Itinerary
 
Day 1: Flight from Cairns to Cape York (D)
Today you make your own way to Cairns Qantas Domestic Airport. Your adventure begins when you board your aircraft to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island, commercial and administration hub of the Torres Strait Islands. Free time to explore the island (you may wish to take a guided bus tour at your own expense and arrangements). After lunch (own expense) transfer by ferry to the northern-most settlements of mainland Australia to be met by your Guide. Overnight at your beachfront campsite on the tropical shores of Torres Strait.
Day 2:  Barmaga to Twin Falls (BLD)
Pristine swimming hole, Cape York This morning enjoy a fascinating visit to the beautiful 'Lockerbie Scrub', an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest before an emotional walk to the very top of Australia – CAPE YORK. After a fitting celebration, head south across the mighty Jardine River and travel through Cape York's wilderness. This afternoon you will be enchanted by the magic of Twin Falls - swimming here, in pristine spring-fed pools landscaped by nature, will be a life long memory. Camp here tonight in the company of millions of stars.
Day 3: The Telegraph Track (BL)
The tip of Cape York4WD adventure and fun on Cape York's rugged Telegraph Track this morning. Cross rivers and creeks, see prehistoric palms, giant termite mounds and carnivorous plants. This afternoon cross the Wenlock River at historic Moreton Telegraph Office before travelling on to our overnight camp at the Archer River Roadhouse. Dinner is at your own expense this evening.
Day 4: Larkfield National Park (BLD)
South to Coen then on to the historic telegraph station of Musgrave. Travel on into Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres) and a great wildlife spotting opportunity. Enjoy the peace of this remote outback location. In the evening relax around the campfire.  Camp in the National Park tonight.
Day 5: Quinkan Rock Art (B)
Rise to the morning chorus of the many bird species in Lakefield.
Split Rock - Aboriginal rock artTravel on to 'Quinkan Country' near Laura, an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Climb (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Now head east via the Palmer River, site of one of Australia’s greatest gold rushes. Lunch (own expense) along the way. Now over the Great Dividing Range to the coastal plain and Port Douglas or Cairns completing your fascinating adventure of discovery.  Arrive back at approx. 5.00pm
 
Please note that the itinerary may be reversed on some departures.
 
PRICES: 
Cape York 'Compact' 4WD Camping Safari - 5 days		 May - Nov 2012 May - Nov 2013 Truly
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Per person Share Twin Single Share Twin Single
Cape York 'Compact' 4WD Camping Safari - 4 nights/5 days A$1596 A$1663 Request Request 1322
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This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age - prices for children aged 7-14 available on request 
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