AAT Kings - Cape York Frontier Itinerary

Your adventure begins on the coastal route to the Daintree rainforest. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry to Cape Tribulation. Next is the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track (conditions permitting). Cross the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. You’ll visit Lion’s Den Hotel and eerie Black Mountain en route to Cooktown.

Included Meals: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Cooktown - 1 Night

Travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland to Quinkan Country near Laura. Climb the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view Aboriginal Rock Art. Discover Lakefield National Park’s waterlily covered billabongs and teaming wildlife. The day ends at Musgrave’s century old Telegraph Station.

Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Musgrave - 1 Night

Cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. Cross the Archer River and head to the bauxite mining town of Weipa, where you can enjoy a sublime sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Please Note: You could be staying at the Albatross Bay Resort or the Heritage Motel Weipa.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Weipa  - 1 Night

This morning you have ample time to explore the township of Weipa, or you have the option to join a Wildlife Eco River Cruise (own expense). After lunch (own expense), we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Bramwell Cattle Station - 1 Night

Head north along part of the Old Telegraph Track to Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Cross the mighty Jardine River by cable ferry, then travel on to the northern-most settlements on mainland Australia.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Seisia - 2 nights

Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (conditions permitting), once the home of the famous Jardine family. We have lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach overlooking the Albany Passage.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Board a boat to cruise to Thursday Island, in the Torres Straits for a guided tour. Later, transfer by ferry to Horn Island to board your aircraft to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Airport, ending your fascinating safari of adventure and discovery in Australia’s far north.

Included Meals: Breakfast

**(it is recommended to arrange your departure at the end of the tour from Cairns for the following day)

Itinerary Variations – the provider strives to improve trip itineraries. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond their control make changes necessary, the provider reserves the right to vary itineraries and to make substitutions. 

Highlights

• Flexible Holidays

If you can’t get enough of wildlife, sign up for an Eco Cruise from Weipa, the largest town on the Cape York Peninsula. 

• Iconic Sites

At the very tip of Australia, Cape York is the largest unspoilt wilderness area in the country. Few people get to see this magical part of the world. 

• Sustainable Travel

Sleep soundly knowing your national park fees are helping protect fragile and untouched pockets of wilderness. 

• Natural Wonders

Visiting Quinkan Country, sacred Aboriginal land, is a spiritual experience. The rock art here dates back tens of thousands of years, revealing Dreamtime stories.

What’s included

• Accommodation
•  Experienced Tour Leader
•  Travel by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
•  Small group experience with minimum of 10 maximum 28 guests
•  Flight between Horn Island & Cairns

Dining

• 6 Breakfasts
•  5 Lunches
•  6 Dinners

Fitness Requirements

• Moderate level of fitness as walks to locations may be on uneven ground

Flight Information

• Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Cairns Airport
  Day 7 – We recommend that guests fly out the day after
  the tour returns to Cairns, as it may be delayed getting
  back into Cairns.
  Flights to and from your holiday are not included
  in the price.