CAPE YORK & THE GULF CAPE YORK GULF COUNTRY DAINTREE RAINFOREST CARNARVON GORGE

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1 CAPE YORK & THE GULF 14 DAYS CAPE YORK GULF COUNTRY DAINTREE RAINFOREST CARNARVON GORGE See the true outback in Western Queensland exploring iconic towns and ca8le sta9ons. A truly spectacular flight along the isolated coastline of Cape York gets you to the exo9c and remote isles of the Gulf and Torres Strait before returning southwards to relax at a bou9que eco-retreat in the Daintree Rainforest. Your final two days are spent discovering the beauty of the sand-stone chasms at Carnarvon Gorge. Conquer the Cape, explore the rainforest and meet some incredible locals. Spend less time on the road and more time exploring remote Australia and Africa

2 CAPE YORK & THE GULF Your tour highlights: Be one of the few to encounter the local culture of Groote Eylandt Cruise the mighty Norman River and feast on fresh mud crabs and prawns Stand on the very Hp of Mainland Australia Stay at beau9fully remote Silky Oaks Lodge where the Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef Gently paddle your canoe up tranquil Lawn Hill Gorge Discover the lost art of Quinkan Country voted as one of the Top 10 Rock Art sites in the world Enjoy the outback hospitality at the iconic Birdsville Hotel Discover the remote islands of the Torres Strait and meet the locals Explore the pris9ne wilderness of Carnarvon Gorge Spectacular scenic flights: The Lost City, Gulf Country, Channel Country, Torres Strait, Great Barrier Reef and many more... Day 1: Melbourne, Essendon Birdsville Leaving Melbourne behind this morning, fly north to Broken Hill for morning tea, then continue north to Birdsville. Explore the town, hallowed ground of the Birdsville racetrack before venturing off road to the largest sand dune in the Simpson Desert Big Red. Enjoy a cold beer from your perch in the iconic Birdsville Pub and absorb the outback culture. Dinner tonight is in the pub s dining room where you will meet travellers that have tackled the Birdsville Track. You re sure to hear some interesting stories from them. Time to rest; accommodation tonight is at the Birdsville Hotel. Flight time 3hrs total Day 2: Birdsville Mt Isa Adels Grove, Lawn Hill National Park One of the great things about Birdsville is that the Hotel is just across the road from the airport, literally! Fly north to Mt Isa where, prior to landing you are given the best view of the gigantic Mount Isa Mine. Farewell civilisation as your pilot flies you over cattle station country before touching down in the oasis that is Adel s Grove. On arrival you are taken on a guided adventure into Lawn Hill National Park, with an opportunity to stroll to the Cascades prior to your over-water journey, paddling through the peaceful gorge. Tonight your ensuite cabins at Adel s Grove, are idyllically positioned beside a pristine stream. Flight time 1hr 45mins total

3 Day 3: Adel s Grove The Lost City Groote Eylandt This morning s flight path will take you out across the Barkly Tableland to an ancient rock formation with towering sandstone pillars, known as the Lost City. Then continue the scenic flight out over the coast of the Gulf and land on Groote Eylandt. This island offers a very special encounter with the local culture*. Talk with artists as they work on their paintings, then learn how to hunt in the shallow waters of the beach out the front of your luxurious resort. The islanders have only just opened their doors to travellers which lends itself to a very genuine and rewarding encounter. Accommodation is at the magnificent Groote Eylandt Lodge. * on occasion, due to cultural reasons indigenous tours can become unavailable Flight time 1hr 30mins total Day 4: Groote Eylandt Karumba Depart skyward across the Gulf to the tiny, yet remarkably productive port of Karumba. Enjoy a barra burger in the sunshine. This afternoon step on board with the friendly crew at Croc n Crab tours. The name really says it all; learn about Queensland Mud Crab and spot saltwater crocodiles on board their well appointed vessel. Cap the evening off sampling the regions freshest seafood on a tiny sand cay out in the Gulf.perfect! Accommodation is at the award winning End of the Road Motel, Karumba. Flight time 1hr 20mins Day 5: Karumba Horn Island From the airport, pilots select a special scenic flight path tracking along the interior coast of the Cape, capturing the endless maze of estuaries below, over-flying the town of Weipa and the bauxite mine. Leaving the mainland of Australia, we ll fly northwards where you ll be able to enjoy the changing colours of the Torres Strait. This afternoon venture into the Forgotten Island - Horn Island offers an opportunity to sneak back in time to see remnants of bunkers and hidden revetments during a specialised guided tour, led by local historian and author Vanessa See Kee. Accommodation for the next two nights is at the Wongai Beach Resort. Flight time 1hr 40mins The Lost City Canoeing up Lawn Hill Gorge

4 Day 6: Thursday Island Today catch the ferry across to Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on the Garrison Town tour which includes the cultural centre, barracks and some free time to wander down the main street. Return to Horn Island after lunch for an afternoon at leisure. Day 7: Horn Island Bamaga (Tip of Cape York) Cooktown Depart the Torres Strait Islands this morning as your aerial armchair takes you over the northern-most point of mainland Australia. Land at Jacky-Jacky airfield for a 4WD over-land adventure that will have you standing on this significant geographical point congratulations, you have conquered the cape! Continue the scenic flying southwards over the Far North Great Barrier Reef and into the delightful town of Cooktown. Accommodation for the next two nights is at Cooktown Sovereign Resort or similar. Flight time 1hr 20mins total Day 8: Cooktown Ager a pleasant breakfast it s 9me to experience the foreshore and visit memorial sites of where Capt. James Cook careened the Endeavour for repairs. This agernoon you are taken on a tour of Cooktown with Jus9n Coventry as he unravels the stories of the past. Lunch is at the gallery in the botanical gardens. The day finishes with a tour of the Captain James Cook Museum which houses an anchor from the Endeavour, amongst other pieces of historical significance. Day 9: Cooktown Laura Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Rainforest From Cooktown it is a brief flight to the tiny settlement of Laura. This is where we will access the forgotten rock art galleries of the Quinkan spirits. A drive through some lovely Cape York savannah country to the galleries, a very rewarding experience, with a picnic lunch out in the woodlands. Yet another brief flight to Cairns Airport before being transferred by private vehicle to the secluded luxury of Silky Oaks Lodge, where you will be warmly welcomed. Accommodation for the next two nights is at the exclusive Silky Oaks Lodge - a Luxury Lodge of Australia. Flight time 40mins total The picturesque isles of the Torres Strait Your treehouse perched above the river. Silky Oaks Lodge

5 Day 10: Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Rainforest Today you can relax and breathe in the refreshing scent of the rainforest as you explore the region with a gentle boat cruise along the Daintree River. In the afternoon walk amongst the towering tree trunks through a particularly pretty stretch of rainforest with your local guide. During your stay at Silky Oaks Lodge, we welcome you to take part in your complimentary Air Adventure massage treatment to ensure you find that holiday mood. Day 11: Silky Oaks Lodge Longreach Enjoy an easy start to the day at Silky Oaks Lodge before flying south to Longreach. Land on the original Qantas runway and visit the Qantas Founders Museum. From there check into your accommodation before venturing out for a cruise on the Thomson River followed by a campfire Drovers Dinner on the riverbank. Accommodation is at the Kinnon & Co. Pioneer Cottages Flight time 1hr 45mins total Day 12: Longreach Carnarvon Gorge This morning visit the Stockman s Hall of Fame a great tribute to the men and women of the outback. Then its a short drive out to visit our friends at Longway Station for lunch in the Heritage Queenslander homestead, and a station tour. In the afternoon your pilot will land at Rolleston where you will be welcomed at the airstrip and then transferred to luxurious safari tents at the Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge, surrounded by lawns manicured by kangaroos and shaded by the ancient macrozamias and eucalypts. Flight time 1hr Day 13: Carnarvon Gorge Enjoy informative commentary on the trek through Carnarvon Gorge with friendly, specialised guides. Massive sandstone walls towering over from above protect a mysterious and timeless land. Some of the narrow side gorges can be spanned by outstretched arms, while others are so narrow-twisted and deep, that sunlight never reaches the bottom. Photographers have entered their own special paradise within Carnarvon Gorge. The tour continues to the Moss Gardens and into an amazing natural amphitheatre; combined, these experiences are splendid features of the country s wilderness and beauty. Day 14: Carnarvon Gorge Middlebrook Station Essendon, Melbourne Today, pilots fly homeward via either Middlebrook Station which lends itself to a very special station visit where you will be welcomed as friends and enjoy a traditional homestead feast. Time to depart; arriving at Essendon Airport, Melbourne in the early evening. Flight time 3hrs 20mins total Note: there are no fixed departure 9mes for flights conducted on any day of this tour. Departure 9mes will be determined on a day by day basis by discussion between the pilot, tour guide and par9cipants.

6 About Us Air Adventure Australia was founded by Rod Dyer ( ). Rod, a pastoralist and bush pilot of over 10,000 hours pioneered Ellenbrae ca8le sta9on in the Kimberley back in the 1960s. It was the combina9on of Rod s knowledge and love of the outback and flying that led him to launch Air Adventure. Since 1977, thousands of travellers have chosen Air Adventure to fly them to the Australia less-travelled. The company is guided by Rod s son, John Dyer who is also a pilot and very passionate about crea9ng high quality travel experiences spanning the en9rety of the Australian con9nent. His team at Air Adventure share his enthusiasm and dedica9on to create unforge8able travel for their guests. What our past guests are saying about us: Air Adventure is obviously held in very high regard by all the places we visited & everyone, everywhere made sure we had the best Gme possible. We didn t want to come home and can t wait to travel again. S. Su8on ACT - Flyaway Faraway This is one of the best things that we have done in our lives. I. & J. Askew, Port Fairy - African Air Safari

7 Tour Details Your aircraa: Travel is in the privately chartered Air Adventure Outback Jet, Cessna Conquest II. This twin prop-jet aircrag is a fast, reliable outback machine capable of landing on gravel and remote airfields where others in larger aircrag can t. The Outback Jet is operated by Sharp Airlines, which holds an Air Operators Cer9ficate issued by CASA. All pilots are highly experienced and carry a Commercial Pilots License. It s equipped with state-ofthe-art avionics and is all weather rated with impressive safety features. The interior is spacious with custom leather sea9ng, climate control and clear windows (every seat is the window seat) making in flight viewing a joy. Tour departs: Essendon Airport, Melbourne on July 22, 2018 Cost: AUD 13,980 per person, twin share, truly all inclusive Single accommoda9on please add AUD 590 (single accommoda9on is limited). Price all inclusive of: - All private charter flights - All accommoda9on - All meals (except breakfast day one & dinner on final day. Morning tea on most occasions) - All drinks (bo8led water through to alcohol with dinner) - All entries, permits, admissions, gratui9es/9pping - All trips, tours, transfers and excursions as outlined in i9nerary - Air safari escorted by experienced Air Adventure tour leader - Qualified local and indigenous guides along the way Not included: - Items of a personal nature eg. pre-dinner drinks, phone calls, internet, travel insurance 10% deposit is required to confirm your reservahon. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure date. Places are limited. Enquiries: For all enquiries and bookings, please contact the friendly team at Air Adventure Australia. We can also assist with your travel arrangements pre and post tour. Free phone or Interna9onal info@airadventure.com.au PO Box 339, Hamilton, Victoria 3300 For all New Zealand enquiries: Susie Williams at Hogan and Associates Phone 09/ susie@hoganreps.co.nz Unit 24, 6 Airborne Rd, Rosedale, Auckland Or contact your local travel professional. For further informa9on on this tour and Air Adventure Australia: On behalf of all pilots, tour leaders and guides - we warmly invite you to join us.