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CAPE YORK AND KARUMBA TOURING

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From 8745 per person twin share
11 DAYS | CAIRNS TO CAIRNS
OPERATOR: Outback Aussie Tours
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Jun 7, 21 • Jul 5 • Aug 2, 30
• Sep 13, 27

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the Daintree Rainforest
• Take an Eco Cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria
INCLUDES
• Economy airfare from Horn Island to Cairns
Cape York
• Ferry transfers between Cape York, Thursday
CAPE YORK & TORRES STRAIT 11 DAYS Island and Horn Island
• 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Cairns
Day 1: Cairns (D) Arrive in Cairns and make your own bauxite mine, operated by Rio Tinto. Join an Eco Cruise • 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Cooktown
way to your accommodation. Overnight at Rydges on the Gulf of Carpentaria for a chance to spot local • 1 night 31/2 star accommodation in Musgrave
Esplanade, Cairns. birdlife and crocodiles. • 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Weipa
Day 2: Cairns to Cooktown (BLD) Travel north to Mossman Days 7-8: Weipa to Bamaga (BLD) Follow the Old • 2 nights 4 star accommodation in Bamaga
and visit the Daintree Discovery Centre. Continue your Telegraph Track as you journey to Bamaga. Experience
journey to Cooktown. Stay the next two nights at River the highlights of Cape York Peninsula, one of Australia’s • 1 night 3 star accommodation on Thursday Island
of Gold Motel, Cooktown. last great wilderness areas. Stay the next two nights at • Meals as specified • Tours as per itinerary
Day 3: Cooktown (BLD) Discover Cooktown’s colourful Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Bamaga. • Travel by 4WD coach
history today. Visit the Cooktown Cemetery and the Day 9: Torres Strait Islands (BLD) Today, cruise the • Savannah Guides Master Operator driver and host
James Cook Museum. beautiful turquoise waters of the Endeavour Strait ^Price valid 7 Jun – 27 Sep 23.
Day 4: Cooktown to Musgrave (BLD) Travel to Lakeland to Thursday Island. Overnight at Jardine Motel,
and Laura via the mysterious Black Mountains. Visit Thursday Island. Thursday Island 1 Horn Island START/FINISH
the Quinkan Rock Art Galleries, considered to be some Day 10: Torres Strait Islands to Cairns (BLD) Transfer Bamaga 2 OVERNIGHT
of the most significant Aboriginal art sites in the world. to Horn Island this morning and take a tour of the FLIGHT
Overnight at Musgrave Roadhouse. World War II sites. Transfer to Horn Island Airport for
Day 5: Musgrave to Weipa (BLD) Today, continue along your QantasLink flight to Cairns. Overnight at Rydges Weipa 2
the Peninsula Developmental Road to Weipa. Stay the Esplanade, Cairns. Musgrave 1
next two nights at Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa. Day 11: Cairns (B) Your tour concludes after breakfast.
Day 6: Weipa (BLD) Learn about Weipa’s mining (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Cooktown 2
operations on a morning tour of the world’s largest Daintree
2 Cairns

$ * ^
From 366 per person twin share
3 DAYS | KARUMBA TO KARUMBA
OPERATOR: Ash’s Holiday Units
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: Monday (1 Apr 23 – 31 Mar 24)

HIGHLIGHTS
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland • Watch the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of
• Discover the fishing village of Karumba
• Take a Behind the Scenes tour at the Les Wilson
Barramundi Discovery Centre
Carpentaria
INCLUDES
• Meals as specified
Karumba, Queensland • 2 nights accommodation at Ash’s Holiday Units
• Karumba Hatchery Behind the Scenes Tour and
KARUMBA DISCOVERY 3 DAYS Hand Feeding Experience
• Return transfers from Ash’s Holiday Units to
Day 1: Karumba (D) Visit the interactive and state-of-the-art Interpretive Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre
Make your own way to Karumba. If time permits, take Centre, providing the history, stories, lifecycle and
a self-guided tour of the town. Take a short walk to habits of these sought-after fish. Discover the wetlands ^Prices valid 1 Apr 23 – 31 Mar 24.
the mouth of the Norman River and discover Karumba and mangroves and learn about the incredible birdlife
Point. Explore the Karumba Point to Karumba walking and stunning southern gulf flora. Watch an amazing
track and find out about the history of Karumba from the short film in the on-site theatre, detailing Barramundi,
heritage signs that are dotted along the track. You may the fishing industry and the wonderful community of
choose to join a nature tour on the Norman River and Karumba. You will also hear stories from the commercial
Six Mile Creek (own expense). Stay the next two nights fishermen who catch these fish. Finish the day with a
at Ash’s Holiday Units, Karumba. sunset cruise on the Norman River (own expense).
Day 2: Karumba (BD) Day 3: Karumba (B)
After breakfast, head to the Les Wilson Barramundi After breakfast, depart Karumba at leisure.
Discovery Centre. Enjoy views over the saltwater
lagoon, showcasing flora and fauna from the Norman (B = breakfast, D = lunch) Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland
River, before participating in a special guided tour and
Barramundi hand-feeding experience. The guided
tour and feeding will take you into the hatchery for an
educational, entertaining and engaging experience.
Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre,
Karumba, Queensland

* 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
86 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.