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CAPE YORK

& OUTBACK

QUEENSLAND
Cape York Peninsula is truly Australia’s last
frontier – 115,000 square kilometres of
untamed wilderness and rainforest, sacred
Aboriginal sites and rugged mountains.
Running from Cairns to Broome is the
stunning 3700 kilometre long Gulf Savannah.
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland where you will discover unique experiences
Journey west to Outback Queensland,

to connect you with Australia’s history and
spirit. Explore Winton, Longreach, Mount
Isa, Cobbold Gorge and Charleville while

cruising ancient gorges and other amazing
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, Longreach, Queensland tracking dinosaurs, gazing at the night sky,
adventures.
Cape York Peninsula
• Bamaga INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
REGIONAL AIRPORT SEE
Weipa • GREAT BARRIER • See examples of Indigenous rock art at

Split Rock Art Site, west of Cooktown
REEF
• Cooktown • Watch the sun set over the Simpson Desert
• Karumba • Cairns
DO
• Try your hand at opal fossicking, just
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland Birdsville Winton • Charleville • • Take an afternoon cruise down the
outside Winton
Rockhampton
Thomson River onboard a paddle wheeler
•
Longreach

• Leave the mainland and take a day trip to
Quilpie

•
Thursday or Horn Islands
•
•
Roma
•
Cape York, Queensland Eromanga • Brisbane •
$ * ^ 16
From 1639 per person twin share
3 DAYS | CAIRNS TO CAIRNS
OPERATOR: Adventure North Australia
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Sun, Thu (4 May – 30 Nov 23) +
HIGHLIGHTS
• Drive through the rainforest on the Bloomfield Track
• Spot crocodiles on a Daintree River cruise
• Explore historic Cooktown and surrounds
INCLUDES
• 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Cooktown
• Meals as specified
• 4WD touring of Daintree, Cape Tribulation and
Cooktown
CAPE TRIBULATION AND COOKTOWN WANDERER 3 DAYS • Return transfers from Cairns, Cairns Beaches and
Port Douglas accommodation
Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown (LD) Cemetery and the James Cook Museum, before taking
Travel north by 4WD to the World Heritage Listed in the amazing panoramic views of the Coral Sea and ^Prices valid 4 May – 30 Nov 23. + Blockout dates apply.
Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a wildlife cruise along Endeavour River from Grassy Hill.
the Daintree River, a barbecue lunch and a guided Day 3: Cooktown to Cairns (BL)
rainforest walk on the Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit iconic There’s free time this morning to explore the historic
Cape Tribulation Beach. Listen to your driver share buildings and places of interest. Enjoy lunch before a visit
fascinating stories and history as you travel along the to the Cooktown Botanic Gardens where you’ll take a
famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track. Stop at the iconic guided walk to see living plant specimens and Nature’s Cooktown 2
Lion’s Den Hotel for a refreshment (own expense) Powerhouse with the Vera Scarth-Johnson gallery. Lions Den Hotel
before arriving in Cooktown. Enjoy a welcome dinner
with your tour group. Spend the next two nights at This afternoon, depart Cooktown via the inland road,
Sovereign Resort, Cooktown The Mulligan Highway, travelling through a diverse Cape Tribulation
Day 2: Cooktown (B) landscape of cattle stations and the Palmer River Gold Daintree
mine region. Arrive in Cairns in the evening.
Enjoy a full day exploring Cooktown. Take a guided
foreshore walk and see Reconciliation Rocks where (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
the first act of reconciliation between Europeans
and Aboriginals took place and learn about Captain START/FINISH Cairns
Cook and local Guugu Yimithirr Aboriginal people. OVERNIGHT
This afternoon, visit the Heritage Listed Cooktown ATTRACTION
BLOOMFIELD TRACK

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 85