Cape York Frontier Overland Guided Holiday

7 Day Guided Overland Expedition

From AU$4,079*
per person, twin share

2022 is the perfect opportunity to take an overland 4WD adventure in a custom-built 4WD coach from Cairns right up to the very tip of Australia at Cape York.

Your overland comfortable safari starts en route to the Daintree Rainforest. See historic Cooktown and the farm district of Lakeland. In Quinkan Country view Aboriginal art. Explore Lakefield National Park, the gold town of Coen and the Archer River. Delve into Weipa and go off-road in Bramwell. Explore ancient Cape York and cruise to Thursday Island.

Prices are From, Per Person Twin Share
Please enquire for solo traveller rates
Departure Date Standard Price Our Price
2 August 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
16 August 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
20 August 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
3 September 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
17 September 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
27 September 2022 AU$4,199* AU$4,079*
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Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until 30 June 2022, Unless Sold Out Prior.

Includes:

  • Specialist highly experienced Travel Director/Driver
  • Travel by comfortable custom vehicle
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Clean, and trusted hotels
  • National Park entrance fees
  • Flight from Horn Island to Cairns included
  • Included Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Itinerary:

Day 1 Cairns – Cooktown
Your adventure begins along the scenic coastal route to the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Daintree Rainforest. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry and travel into the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Next is the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track (conditions permitting). Cross the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. On to visit the Lion’s Den Hotel and eerie Black Mountain enroute to historic Cooktown. Where we visit Captain Cooks landing, before settling into our accommodation.
Hotel: Sovereign Resort Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner, Lunch

Day 2 Cooktown – Musgrave
This morning travel through the agricultural district of Lakeland on your way to Quinkan Country near Laura. Explore Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 542,856 hectares. Waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife makes for a memorable day before arriving at the century old Telegraph Station of Musgrave.
Hotel: Musgrave Roadhouse
Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 Musgrave – Weipa
This morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Hotel: Albatross Bay Resort
Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Weipa – Bramwell Station
This morning you have the option to join a wildlife Eco River Cruise or a Bauxite Mine Tours (own expense). After lunch (own expense) we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
Hotel: Bramwell Cattle Station, (en suite facilities)
Included Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 5 Bramwell – Cape York
After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next 2 nights, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot.
Hotel: Seisia Holiday Village, 2 nights
Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Cape York – Somerset
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.  We have lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage.  A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia.
Included Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Seisia – Thursday Island – Cairns
Say farewell this morning as you board your boat to cruise to Thursday Island, capital of the Torres Strait Islands. Enjoy a guided bus tour of the island. Later, transfer by ferry to Horn Island to board your aircraft to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Airport.  Arriving late afternoon in Cairns your tour finishes with a drop off to selected Cairns hotel accommodation.
Included Meals: Breakfast

*Terms & Conditions:

  • Bookings subject to availability.
  • Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
  • Pricing correct as at 31 December 2021 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
  • Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
  • This tour is offered and managed by AAT Kings and their terms and conditions apply.
  • A one-way domestic airfare from Horn Island to Cairns at the end of the tour is included. No other airfares are included in the featured package, but assistance with booking can be provided.
  • Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
  • Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation.