Every
Australian should visit Cape York to experience that very special
feeling as you stand on the tip of this great country. Follow in
the footsteps of early explorers like Kennedy and the Jardines.
This region is just so rich in history, you will need some time
after the trip to let it sink in.
The
countryside, as we make our way up north will at first seem strange
and foreign. That's because it is so diverse as it changes from
the lush rainforest of the Daintree to open heathlands further north.
The landscape continues to amaze until you stand on the tip of Australia
with the Islands of the Torres straight in view and Papua New Guinea
just over the horizon.
Cape
York is also a four wheel drivers paradise with challenges such
as the old Morton Telegragh line & the Frenchman's track. Swim
beneath crystal clear water falls, go fishing for barra from Weipa
and visit the infamous Palmer River Goldfields.
Commencing just north of Cairns we travel via the Bloomfield track
through the world heritage listed Daintree rain forest. (truly
the jewel in the Cape York crown)This first section takes us
to Cooktown & beyond with plenty to see & do. We visit historic
hotels, spectacular waterfalls as well as the mysterious black mountain.
Plenty of time to explore the history of Cooktown before the best
cultural experience in the country, guided by a traditional elder
with extraordinary passion & knowledge of the area. We are honoured
to be able to camp on part of this traditional land.
On
to Weipa, a modern mining town with all the facilities, where you
may like to take an optional fishing trip, a bauxite mining tour
or a day of R&R. The route to Weipa is via the infamous battle
camp (scene of the bloody clashes between aboriginals and miners
during the 1800's) We also visit old Laura & Musgrave. Many
photo opportunities of beautiful lily covered lagoons and pretty
water crossings as we travel through Lakefield National Park. Perhaps
we will have a sighting of our first crocodile through here.
From
Weipa back across to the centre of the cape through Batavia to tackle
the overland telegragh track. Today reminders of the hardships faced
by those who worked on this line can be seen. The track along the
line provides us with a challenge that continues for 2 days with
numerous water crossings & plenty of opportunities to try out
you 4WD skills. The best part of group travel over sections like
this is the teamwork that develops& immense satisfaction of
a challenge met. After the telegragh line we all deserve a well
earned break at the top.
The
area around the top is full of history that can be explored and
we spend a few days here to allow for this. We travel to the historic
Sommerset, the site of a military outpost, this was the most northern
settlement and the ultimate destination of the Jardines. Of course
our highlight of our visit to the top is standing on the actual
tip. Side trips can be taken at an additional expense to Thursday
& Horn Islands or perhaps a fishing expedition.
On
our way south we camp at some beautiful sections of the coastline.
Vrilya point, Captain Billy landing, Portland roads to name a few.
The beauty of sunsets over the Gulf of Carpentaria truely are a
photographers paradise. Traveling down the spine of the cape we
turn off at Laura and traverse the Maytown track, An original Cobb
& Co road. Only 40 klms long but will take us all day. The pick
marks can still be seen through the solid rock where sections of
this road were hacked out by Chinese workers. Other places of interest
are the Chinese cemetery's and the Maytown site where the original
kerb and guttering is still intact. A working gold stamping battery
is a highlight to finish it all off. Tour
begins and finishes at Cairns, Queensland.
The
Cape York Experience has everything:
Great
four wheel driving - Magnificent sunsets & sunrises - Beautiful
pristine areas
Personal challenges - Fishing - Historical interest - Tropical Islands
Tour dates -2009
20
July - 7 Aug Catered
or Self Catered
11
Aug - 22 Aug See
FISH & 4WD
TOUR
Cost:
$2660
per vehicle (includes
2 persons) self Catered
$3510 per vehicle (includes
2 persons) Catered
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