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COOKTOWN TOURING & CAPE YORK CRUISES

$ * ^
From 479 per person twin share
3 DAYS | COOKTOWN TO COOKTOWN
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: Mon, Wed, Fri (Apr – Nov)

HIGHLIGHTS
• See rarely visited rock art
• Interact with the Balnggarrawarra people
• Learn about ancient and contemporary culture of
traditional owners
• Gain an insight into the importance of local
environmental projects
INCLUDES
• 2 nights accommodation at Sovereign
Resort Hotel
• Meals as specified
• Full day 4WD Rock Art and Ranger tour
Cooktown, Queensland
^Price valid 1 Apr – 30 Nov 20.
COOKTOWN EXPERIENCE 3 DAYS
Day 1: Cooktown Discover the contemporary life of the traditional owners
Make your own way to Cooktown. If time permits, take through the current ranger programs. Get an insight
a self-guided tour of the town. Stay the next 2 nights at into the importance of the projects which includes
the Sovereign Resort. cultural mapping, erosion control, feral weed and animal Normanby Station
Day 2: Cooktown (L) eradication and environment protection.
Join Balnggarrawarra traditional owners on a full This is an authentic cultural experience for those
day touring their homelands. Located approximately interested in traditional and contemporary culture of
seventy kilometres from Cooktown is Normanby the Balnggarrawarra people and guided by Aboriginal
Station. Rich in cultural heritage and historic sites the traditional owners on their homelands. Cooktown 2
station boasts a diverse natural and cultural landscape. Day 3: Depart Cooktown at leisure.
Take a guided interpretive walk to discover rarely seen
rock art galleries. Learn about traditional bush food (L = lunch)
and medicine.
Explore Balnggarrawarra homelands as you cross the
Normanby River and travel remote bush tracks. Visit the START/FINISH
old Laura railway line to get an insight into pioneer life. ATTRACTION Bloomfield

$ * ^
From 12,559 per person twin share
12 DAYS | CAIRNS TO DARWIN
OPERATOR: Coral Expeditions
TRAVEL TYPE: Cruise
DEPARTS: 2020: Sep 30
2021: Apr 4 • Jun 18

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit remote communities and rock art sites
in Arnhem Land
• Learn about the cultures of the Torres Strait
• See indigenous art at Elcho Island and Maningrida
Gulf of Capentaria, Queensland Art Centres
• Explore Lizard Island and the northern reaches
CAPE YORK & ARNHEM LAND CRUISE – CORAL EXPEDITIONS of the Great Barrier Reef
12 DAYS INCLUDES
Become immersed in the ancient Indigenous cultures • 11 nights onboard accommodation
12 DAY CAIRNS TO DARWIN CRUISE and prehistoric landscapes of Australia’s northern • 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
Day 1: Depart Cairns coastline. This voyage of discovery takes you from • Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
off the beaten track in Arnhem Land to the very tip • Unlimited tea and coffee
Day 2: Lizard Island of Australia at Cape York and into the Torres Strait.
During this expedition of the remote northern Australian • Experienced guides • Informative commentary
Day 3: Flinders Group (Stanley Island) and • Guided tours • National park fees
Davie Reef coastline, experience traditions unchanged for centuries,
sacred rock art and remote lands only permitted ^Price valid 30 Sep 20, 4 Apr, 18 Jun 21. Cruise also operates
Day 4: Forbes Island accessible by a fortunate few. in reverse. Sole use and other accommodation prices
also available.
Day 5: Cape York Cabin Features:
Day 6: Torres Strait Islands • Air-conditioning ARAFURA SEA TORRES STRAIT
Day 7: Gulf of Carpentaria/Wessel Islands • Private en suite • Daily service Tiwi Cobourg Elcho Wessel Horn Island
Peninsula Island Islands
• Choice of twin or Junior King beds Islands Thursday Cape York
Day 8: Elcho Island Island
Vessel Features: Maningrada Nhulunbuy Forbes
Day 9: Maningrida Darwin Arnhem Cape (Gove) Island
• Sundeck • Lounge Land Arnhem
Day 10: Cobourg Peninsula • Bar • Air-conditioning Stanley Island
Gulf of
Day 11: Tiwi Islands • Dining room Carpentaria Lizard Island
• Comprehensive reference library
Day 12: Arrive Darwin Cairns
• Gift shop • Maximum 72 passengers START/FINISH NT QLD
* 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
72 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.