is truly Australia s last frontier 115,000 square kilometres of untamed wilderness and rainforest, sacred Aboriginal sites and rugged mountains that can t be seen anywhere else. Fish for Barramundi, get involved in turtle conservation or follow in the footsteps of Australia s early explorers. Visit ancient rock art, memorable pubs and spectacular natural scenery. And of course, you can't miss standing on the tip of mainland Australia. Drive along red outback roads and make your way to the mining town of Weipa to relax overlooking the Gulf of. One of the best spots for fishing is in Weipa as it has the perfect coastal location and the fish are plentiful. Learn about Aboriginal culture and discover the Authentic Aboriginal artwork at the Western Cape Cultural Centre. Next on the itinerary are the small Aboriginal coastal communities of Bamaga and Seisia. Walk along the jetty in Seisia or hire a boat and explore the fascinating Torres Strait. Take the ferry over to Thursday Island, a three square kilometre patch of paradise. Visit the Gab Titui Cultural Centre which houses a modern gallery that displays the cultural history of the islands or wander around town and have lunch at one of the local pubs before catching the ferry back to the mainland. Our Favourites Stand at the northern most point of mainland Australia Hire a boat and explore the Torres Strait Swim in the pristine waters of Fruit Bat Falls and Twin Falls Try your luck fishing for Barramundi in Weipa TORRES STRAIT THURSDAY IS. 1 2 INJINOO Jardine River J a r d i ne Riv e r N CULLEN POINT Shelburne Bay 3 Moreton Telegraph Station LOCKHART RIVER Iron Range Cape Direction SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN AURUKUN Mungkan Kandju Rokeby G R E AT B A R R I E R R E E F 50 Musgrave Telegraph Station TO (327km) Cape Melville Starcke Cape Flattery Hopevale 7 Find your accommodation REF. Hotels Page 3 Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa 51 2 Resort Bamaga, Bamaga 51 1 Seisia Holiday, Seisia 51
Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa Set among 16 acres of gardens overlooking Albatross Bay and within walking distance of the main Weipa shopping area. Town Centre 1km Beach 50m Map page 50 Ref. 3 10 Duyfken Crescent, Weipa Property Features: hhinternet facilities hhrestaurant hhbar hhgaming facilities hhguest laundry hhing hhnon smoking ROOM FEATURES: hhair-conditioning hhtea/coffee making facilities hhcable TV Room serviced daily From $224 Per room per night* 1 Apr 14 31 Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS Village 1 to 2 224 448 672 Standard 1 to 2 306 612 918 Family 1 to 2 381 762 1143 Children 0 to 11 years adult prices apply. Max capacity Village Room 2, Standard/Family 3. ALBWEI Seisia Holiday, Seisia HHI From $156 Per room per night* Beachfront location next to Seisia Wharf with superb views. Gateway to The Tip of and Torres Strait. Town Centre 400m Beachfront Map page 50 Ref. 1 Villa 6 Koraba Road, Seisia Property Features: hhrestaurant hhcafé hhresort shop hhbarbecue area hhguest laundry hhing hhnon smoking ROOM FEATURES: hhair-conditioning Fan hhkitchen with microwave hhwasher (Villas) Room serviced every 4 days 1 Apr 31 Dec 14 ; ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS Seaview Lodge 1 to 2 156 312 468 1 Bedroom Cottage 1 to 2 294 588 882 Villa 1 to 2 306 612 918 1 Jan 31 Mar 15^ ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS Seaview Lodge 1 to 2 169 338 507 1 Bedroom Cottage 1 to 2 306 612 918 Villa 1 to 2 319 638 957 Children 0 to 4 years cot free of charge. 5 to 14 years ; $15 per child per night. ^ $31 per child per night. Max capacity Seaview Lodge 2, 1 Bedroom Cottage 4, Villa 7. SEIQLD Resort Bamaga, Bamaga From $298 Per room per night* Corner Lui and Adidi Streets, Bamaga Property Features: hhpay Wi-Fi (public areas) hhrestaurant Bar hhroom service (limited) hhpool hhguest laundry hhing 1 Apr 14 31 Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS Standard 1 to 2 280 560 894 Suite 1 to 2 332 662 996 Children 0 to 11 years adult prices apply. Max capacity 3. BAMQLD Situated at the top of, Resort Bamaga provides the ideal base for sightseeing around the Cape. Town Centre 500m Beach 5km Map page 50 Ref. 2 ROOM FEATURES: hhair-conditioning Balcony hhtea/coffee making facilities hhcable TV Ironing facilities hhhair dryer hhall rooms non smoking Room serviced daily ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND ARE PER ROOM, ROOM ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. *REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR A FURTHER EXPLANATION OF "FROM" PRICES. 51
Safaris 5 Day Fly/Drive Compact Camping Safari hh Thursday Island hharcher and Wenlock Rivers Coen hhmusgrave Moreton Telegraph Office Twin Falls hhinterpretive walk to Quinkan Aboriginal rock art Day 1: Cairns to Fly over the to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island and experience the island way of life. This afternoon travel to the mainland and camp overnight on the shores of Torres Strait. (D) Day 2: to Twin Falls This morning visit Lockerbie Scrub, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, before the memorable walk to the very top of Australia. In the afternoon relax and swim in the pristine spring pools, camp here tonight. Day 3: Twin Falls to Archer River 4WD adventure on the Telegraph Track crossing rivers and creeks. Cross the Wenlock River at historic Moreton Telegraph Office before travelling to the overnight camp at the Archer River. (BL) Day 4: Archer River to South to Coen then on to the historic telegraph station of Musgrave. Travel to. Camp in the national park tonight. Day 5: to Cairns Travel to Split Rock to view ancient Quinkan Aboriginal rock art. Head south east via the Palmer River then over the Dividing Range to Port Douglas and Cairns. (B) hh4 nights camping Maximum 13 guests hhflight from Cairns to Horn Island park fees hhair-conditioned 4WD vehicle travel Tours as indicated hhone way transfer to Port Douglas and Cairns accommodation at 7am Jun 3, 17 Jul 1, 15, 29 Aug 12, 26 Sep 9, 23 Returns: 6pm HORN ISLAND MORETON ARCHER RIVER MUSGRAVE PORT DOUGLAS Adult twin share $1895 Adult sole use $1995 Child 7-14 years $1795 Not suitable for children under 7 years. WILDERNESS CHALLENGE WILCNS 7 Day Drive/Fly Frontier Accommodated Safari hh Daintree Musgrave Coen hh Archer River Weipa Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown Depart Cairns and travel along the coastal route to the Daintree. After lunch visit the Lion s Den Hotel and Black Mountain on the way to historic Cooktown. Take a tour of Cooktown and enjoy the views from Grassy Hill. Overnight at Sovereign Resort, Cooktown (LD) Day 2: Cooktown to Musgrave Journey to Quinkan Country and take a guided tour to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. Explore with its waterlily covered billabongs and wildlife. Day 3: Musgrave to Weipa Cross the Dividing Range to visit the gold mining town of Coen. Then cross the Archer River before heading to the bauxite mining town of Weipa. Overnight at Albatross Bay Resort. (BL) Day 4: Weipa to Moreton Depart Weipa via Batavia Downs to the Wenlock River and historic Moreton Telegraph Office and stay overnight. Day 5: Moreton to Drive along the famous Telegraph Track to. Stop for lunch at Fruit Bat Falls and enjoy a swim. Cross the Jardine River by cable ferry to Seisia Holiday, where you will stay the next two nights. Day 6: Visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest, on the way to historic Somerset. Then walk to the very top of Australia. Day 7: to Cairns Board the ferry to cruise to Thursday Island. Enjoy a guided tour of the island then take the ferry transfer to Horn Island. Enjoy the flight over the before arriving into Cairns. (B) hh4 nights accommodation private facilities hh2 nights accommodation shared facilities hhflight from Horn Island to Cairns hhmaximum 13 guests hhtours and transfers as indicated hhair-conditioned 4WD vehicle travel May 10, 16*, 24, 30* Jun 7, 13*, 21, 27* Jul 5, 11*, 19, 25* Aug 2, 8*, 16,22*, 30 Sep 5*, 13, 19*, 27 Oct 3* *Indicates reverse itinerary (Fly/Drive) Returns: Varies with flight time MORETON ARCHER RIVER MUSGRAVE HORN ISLAND Daintree Adult twin share $3295 Adult sole use $3915 Child 7-14 years $3195 WILDERNESS CHALLENGE WILCNS 52 ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND ARE PER Person UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Safaris 7 Day and Torres Strait Fly/Drive Camping or Accommodated Safari hh5 nights camping and 1 night accommodation (Camping option) hh6 nights accommodation (Accommodation option) hhflight from Cairns to Thursday Island hhmaximum 24 guests hh park fees hhair-conditioned 4WD vehicle travel with on board toilet at 6am May 20*, 26 June 3*, 9, 17*,23 July 1*, 7, 15*, 21, 29* Aug 4, 12*, 18, 26* Sep 1, 9*, 15, 23*, 29 Oct 7*, 13, 21*, 27 *Indicates reverse itinerary (Drive/Fly) Returns: 6pm HIGHLIGHTS: hh Australia s most northerly point hhcape Tribulation hhcooktown hhfruit Bat Falls hh hhthursday Island Weipa Day 1: Cairns to Thursday Island and Fly from Cairns to Thursday Island and after a guided bus tour, be transferred by ferry across to Seisia where you stay the next two nights at Seisia Holiday. (D) Day 2: An unforgettable day! Stand at the northern most tip of mainland Australia, then visit historic Somerset. Day 3: Fruit Bat Falls and Bramwell Station Visit Fruit Bat Falls for a relaxing swim. Travel along part of the Old Telegraph Track to a true blue cattle station and stay the night in Shearer s quarters or at the campsite. Day 4: Bramwell Station to Weipa Cross the Wenlock River and head to Weipa on the shores of the Gulf of. This afternoon is an optional tour of the world s largest bauxite mine (own expense). Overnight at Weipa. (BD) Day 5: Weipa to Coen and Musgrave Continuing south stop off at Archer River and the historic gold town of Coen. Overnight at Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. Day 6: and Cooktown Visit and Old Laura Homestead before crossing the Battle Camp Range to Cooktown and visit Captain Cook s Landing. Overnight at Cooktown. Day 7: Cooktown to Cairns Travelling south, visit Black Mountain and the Lions Den Hotel. Traverse the Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation. Travel through the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest and along the Marlin Coast to Cairns. (BL) THURSDAY IS. WENLOCK RIVER ARCHER RIVER MUSGRAVE Adult twin share camping $2299 Adult twin share budget accommodation $2849 Adult twin share standard accommodation $3099 Heritage 4WD TOURS HERCNS 9 Day Gulf Savannah Wanderer Accommodated Safari HIGHLIGHTS: hhsavannahlander and Gulflander Trains hhkarumba Sunset and Cobbold Gorge Cruises hhchillagoe Limestone Caves Riversleigh Fossil Fields hhundara Lava Tubes Day 1: Cairns to Chillagoe Wind up the Kuranda Range to Atherton Tableland. Enjoy a guided tour of the Chillagoe Limestone Caves. Overnight at Chillagoe. (LD) Day 2: Savannahlander Train Board the Savannahlander, head west to Georgetown and stay overnight. Day 3: Georgetown to Karumba Visit Croydon s Lake Belmore and Normanton. Continue on to Karumba for a sunset cruise and stay overnight. (B) Day 4: Karumba to Adel s Grove Visit Burke & Wills Camp #119, Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. Spend the next two nights at Adel s Grove. Day 5: Lawn Hill Spend the day swimming and canoeing along Lawn Hill 's spectacular gorge. Day 6: Adel s Grove to Normanton Tale a guided tour of Riversleigh Fossil Fields. Overnight at Normanton. Day 7: Normanton to Cobbold Gorge Board the historic Gulflander. Cross Norman River to reach Critters Camp. Enjoy a guided tour of historic Croydon. Visit Georgetown and Forsayth, then overnight at Cobbold Gorge. Day 8: Cobbold Gorge to Undara Lava Tubes Cruise on Cobbold Gorge s secluded waterway and travel on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes. Overnight here in antique railway carriages. Day 9: Undara Lava Tubes to Cairns Take a guided tour of the world s largest lava tubes. Visit Ravenshoe Queensland s highest town, Mt Hypipamee and the Atherton Tableland s Curtain Fig Tree before descending to Cairns. (BL) INCLUDES: hh5 nights accommodation private facilities hh3 nights accommodation shared facilities hhair-conditioned 4WD vehicle travel hhtours, trains and cruises as indicated hh park fees Maximum 13 guests at 7am May 14, 21, 28 Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep 3, 10, 24 Oct 8 Returns: 6pm Gulf of KARUMBA CHILLAGOE BURKETOWN NORMANTON Lawn Hill CROYDON GREGORY GEORGETOWN UNDARA ADEL S GROVE FORSAYTH Riversleigh Fossil Fields COBBOLD GORGE Adult twin share $3295 Adult sole use $3630 Child 7-14 years $3195 Not suitable for children under 7 years. wilderness challenge wilcns PRICES ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE. PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR OUR BEST PRICE. 53
Safaris 10 Day 4WD/Fly Safari Highlights hhhann River Archer River Twin Falls hhweipa Coen Cooktown Cape Tribulation hh Daintree Bramwell Station Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown Depart Cairns early for Cooktown, over the Bloomfield range (track conditions permitting) passing Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield falls. Stop by the Lions Den. Camping over night in Cooktown and dinner in town (own expense). (L) Day 2: Cooktown to Drop by historic Old Laura Station. Enjoy the vast array of wildlife has to offer. Camping overnight in the. Day 3: to Musgrave Leave the wonders of behind passing the parks plentiful billabongs, waterholes and creeks as you travel to Musgrave Station. Take time out to look at the stations collection of old photos of the area. Tonight camp at Musgrave Station. Day 4: Musgrave to Weipa Travel through the remote township of Coen and cross Archer River on your way to the Gulf town of Weipa. Camping overnight at Weipa. Day 5: Weipa to Bramwell Station Join a tour of the Bauxite mine and town tour (optional at your own expense), or relax around camp before heading for Australia s Northern most cattle station Bramwell Station and camp for the night. Day 6: Bramwell Station to Twin Falls Journey through Heathland reserve on the way to Twin Falls on the Elliot River where you can spend the afternoon swimming and exploring spectacular Indian Head Falls, Elliot Falls and Twin Falls. A beautiful area, the jewel of the and your camp for tonight. Day 7: Twin Falls to Seisia, Leave Twin Falls this morning feeling refreshed as you cross the Jardine River which is renowned for its crocodiles. Cross it by ferry and arrive at the Cape York base camp in Seisia. Day 8: Seisia, Choose an optional tour day today (own expense), travel by inter island ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island or take a flight over the Torres Strait. Alternatively relax by the beach at Loyalty. Day 9: Seisia, Celebrate as you stand on the Northern tip of the, pass through dense rainforest and stroll along deserted beaches on the way. Day 10: to Cairns Today, sadly, it s time to pack your bags and depart from Bamaga airport for your flight back to Cairns. (B) hh9 nights camping hhall camping fees and equipment hh park fees hhflight from Bamaga to Cairns Jul 21 Aug 18* Oct 6 Returns: 5pm *Indicates reverse itinerary (Fly/Drive) MUNGKAN KANDJU NATIONAL PARK MUSGRAVE LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK LAKELAND MOUNT MOLLOY TO Adult twin share $2964 Frontier SafariS FROAUS 11 Day Drive/Fly Camping Safari hhcape Tribulation hhcooktown hhweipa hhtwin Falls hh hhiron Range hhchili Beach hhthursday Island hh northern most tip of Australia Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown Travel north to the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Stop off at the Lions Den Hotel and the mysterious Black Mountain. Accommodation is in Cooktown. (LD) Day 2: Cooktown to Explore Cooktown and visit the Cooktown Museum (own expense), Captain Cook s Landing. Stop at the Old Laura Homestead then over the Battle Camp Range to the overnight camp in. Day 3: to Archer River Explore, a haven for birds and animals including crocodiles. Stop off at the Musgrave Telegraph Station and the gold town of Coen. Camp tonight at the picturesque Archer River. Day 4: Iron Range Visit Old Wenlock Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town. Journey to Iron Range and stay the next two nights at the bush campsite. Day 5: Iron Range and Chili Beach Today explore at leisure Iron Range, Chili Beach, and Portland Roads community, which once serviced the Gold Fields and WW II airfield. Day 6: Iron Range to Weipa Cross the Pascoe River and onto the bauxite mining town of Weipa. Tonight s campsite is located close to the beach, enjoy the sunset over the sea. Day 7: Weipa to Bramwell Station Take an optional tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense). After lunch depart for Bramwell Station and camp overnight. (BD) Day 8: Bramwell Station to Twin Falls Travel north stopping off at Fruit Bat Falls, before arriving at Twin Falls to camp for the night. Relax, swim and enjoy these enchanting waterfalls and rock pools. Day 9: Seisia, Cross the Jardine River by ferry en route to Bamaga and then Seisia,. Camp for the next two nights at Seisia, overlooking the Torres Strait. Day 10: and Somerset An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia, then visit Somerset. Day 11: to Cairns Cruise to Thursday Island where you have the option of taking a guided bus tour of the island before your flight back to Cairns. (B) hh9 nights camping hh1 nights accommodation with private facilities hhflight from Thursday Island to Cairns hhtours, transfers and admissions as indicated hhmaximum 24 guests hh park fees hhair-conditioned 4WD vehicle travel with on board toilet hhreturn transfers from selected Cairns accommodation at 6am May 23 Jun 6, 20 Jul 4, 18 Aug 1, 15, 29 Sep 12, 26 Returns: 2pm JARDINE RIVER WENLOCK RIVER Iron Range ARCHER RIVER MUSGRAVE Adult twin share $2999 Heritage 4WD TOURS HERCNS 54 ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND ARE PER Person UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Safaris 12 Day Cruise and 4WD HIGHLIGHTS: hhthursday and Horn Islands hh Australia s most northerly point hhtwin Falls Bramwell Station hh Daintree Day 1: Depart Cairns Board the coastal freighter the M.V. Trinity Bay a working cargo ship, then relax and enjoy the cruise north carrying all the essentials to remote northern communities. (D) Day 2: Enjoy the views throughout the day as you cruise the and coastal islands. Day 3: Thursday and Horn Island Relax as the crew unloads cargo at both Horn and Thursday Islands and if time permits take in the islands sights. Day 4: Disembark the ship at Seisia wharf and unwind at the base camp at Loyalty Beach. Day 5: Walk through dense rainforest and stroll along deserted beaches on the way to the very top of Australia Cape York. Day 6: to Twin Falls This morning travel via Bamaga to Twin Falls along the magnificent Elliot River. Camp overnight at Twin Falls. Day 7: Twin Falls to Bramwell Station Drive through the Heathlands Reserve to visit picturesque Captain Billy s Landing before arriving at Bramwell Station. Day 8: Bramwell Station to Weipa Travel by 4WD to the mining town of Weipa. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of the town (own expense) or alternatively relax at the camp. Day 9: Weipa to Musgrave Station Stop at Quarantine Station and the frontier gold town of Coen before arriving at the camp site at Musgrave Station. Day 10: Musgrave Station to Today arrive at and witness its abundant wildlife, river systems and billabongs. Day 11: to Cooktown Visit historic Old Laura Homestead this morning, then explore Cooktown and visit the James Cook Museum (own expense). Camp overnight at Cooktown. (BL) Day 12: Cooktown to Cairns View Cooktown from Grassy Hill before travelling along the Bloomfield Track visiting Bloomfield Falls and Cape Tribulation before returning to Cairns. (BL) hhcruise from Cairns to park fees hh3 nights on board cabin accommodation shared facilities hh8 nights camping All camping fees and equipment Jul 18* Sep 8 Oct 3*, 20 Returns: 5pm *Indicates reverse itinerary (Drive/Cruise) HORN ISLAND LOYALTY BEACH MUSGRAVE Adult twin share $3546 Frontier SafariS FROAUS 11 Day Cooktown and hhmossman Gorge hhngadiku Dreamtime Gorge Walk hhdaintree River & hhbloomfield Track hhcooktown hhweipa hh northern most tip of Australia hhthursday Island Day 1: Cairns, Port Douglas Arrive in Cairns and transfer to your Port Douglas accommodation to meet your fellow travellers. Overnight Sheraton Mirage, Port Douglas. (D) Day 2: Port Douglas to Daintree Travel to the Daintree and cruise along the Daintree River. Then head to Cape Tribulation and overnight at Heritage Lodge, Daintree. (BD) Day 3: Cape Tribulation to Cooktown Journey along the remote and rugged Bloomfield Track to historical Cooktown. Visit the curious Lions Den Hotel before continuing on to Black Mountain and Cooktown. Overnight at Sovereign Resort Hotel, Cooktown. Day 4: Cooktown to Coen Explore Quinkan Country and, home to a diverse variety of birds and wildlife including jabirus, brolgas, fruit bats and wallabies. Overnight Lotusbird Lodge. Day 5: Coen to Weipa Explore the old goldmining town of Coen then drive via Mungkan Kandju to Weipa. Overnight at Albatross Hotel Resort. Day 6: Weipa to Moreton Telegraph Station Tour the Weipa Bauxite Mine, the largest of its kind in the world. Continue along rugged dirt roads through remote areas of to Moreton Telegraph Station. Overnight at Moreton Telegraph Station in safari tents. Day 7: Moreton Telegraph Station to Skirting the Jardine River, arrive at Resort Bamaga where you will stay the next two nights. Day 8: This morning journey to the tip of the and experience being at the Australian mainland s most northerly point. Day 9: to Thursday Island Cruise across the Endeavour Strait to Thursday Island and take a tour of the island. Overnight at Jardine Motel, Thursday Island. (BD) Day 10: Thursday Island to Cairns Transfer to Horn Island aboard the ferry for your flight to Cairns. Overnight at Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns. Day 11: Cairns Your tour concludes with a transfer to Cairns Airport. (B) INcludes: hh10 nights accommodation hhflight from Horn Island to Cairns hhmaximum 24 guests hhtours, transfers and admissions as indicated hhair-conditioned 4WD travel hhreturn transfers from Cairns Airport May 7, 9, 21 Jun 2, 4, 6, 18, 30 Jul 2, 4, 16, 28, 30 Aug 1, 13, 25, 27, 29 Sep 10, 21 Returns: On check-out HORN ISLAND JARDINE RIVER MORETON ARCHER RIVER MUSGRAVE CAPE TRIBULATION Daintree PORT DOUGLAS Adult twin share $7295 Adult sole use $8595 outback wilderness adventures owaaus PRICES ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE. PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR OUR BEST PRICE. 55