9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
3 stops
1
Travel north from Cairns along the scenic coastal road towards the southern gateway of the Daintree Rainforest. Stop at Mossman Gorge, where crystal-clear water flows over giant granite boulders beneath lush tropical rainforest. Enjoy a guided walk through this culturally significant area and cool off with an optional swim in the river.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Board a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River and search for estuarine crocodiles, snakes, birds and other native wildlife hidden amongst the mangroves.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Cape Tribulation Beach
Continue deeper into the World Heritage-listed rainforest where the reef meets the rainforest. Explore Cape Tribulation’s beaches, coastal headlands and tropical landscapes before settling into your rainforest accommodation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Daintree Rainforest to Cooktown
6 stops
4
Travel by 4WD along the iconic Bloomfield Track (conditions permitting), one of Australia’s most scenic off-road coastal routes. Pass through remote rainforest, river crossings and rugged landscapes.
5
Visit Bloomfield Falls, a culturally significant waterfall surrounded by tropical vegetation and granite rock formations.
1 day • Admission ticket free
6
Take in spectacular coastal scenery and untouched wilderness within this remote national park region.
7
Stop at one of Australia’s oldest and most famous outback pubs, covered in decades of traveller signatures and memorabilia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Discover the mysterious Black Mountain, a striking landscape of huge black granite boulders steeped in local legends.
9
Cooktown
Arrive in the historic frontier town of Cooktown and visit the Cooktown Museum to learn about Indigenous culture, European exploration and the region’s fascinating history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Cooktown to Coen
5 stops
10
Enjoy panoramic views over Cooktown at Grass Hill lookout, then , explore one of Australia’s oldest regional botanic gardens, home to tropical plant species and significant Indigenous heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Visit this cultural and environmental centre celebrating the biodiversity and artistic heritage of the Cape York region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Travel through one of Queensland’s largest national parks, known for wetlands, river systems, wildlife and vast savannah landscapes.
13
Visit this historic homestead site that offers insight into early pastoral life in Cape York.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Continue through remote Cape York country, passing giant termite mounds and river crossings before arriving in the small outback township of Coen.
Day 4
Coen to Lockhart River
4 stops
15
Travel through rugged and remote landscapes, crossing the Pascoe River as you journey toward the east coast of Cape York.
16
Explore one of Australia’s most biologically diverse rainforest regions, famous for rare wildlife, towering rainforest and strong Indigenous cultural connections.
17
Admire the dramatic peaks and rainforest-covered ranges surrounding Mount Tozer as you descend towards the coast.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Arrive at Lockhart River, a remote Aboriginal community located on the shores of Lloyd Bay and surrounded by pristine rainforest.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Lockhart River & Iron Range National Park
1 stop
19
Spend the day exploring this internationally significant wilderness area. Discover remote beaches, rainforest, heathlands and the spectacular Tozer Range while learning about the stories and traditions of the Kuuku Ya’u people. Keep watch for rare wildlife species found nowhere else in Australia, including birds, reptiles and mammals with links to nearby New Guinea ecosystems. Return to your rainforest accommodation surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the tropics.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Lockhart River to Weipa
2 stops
20
Weipa
Journey west across the Cape York Peninsula into vast savannah country before arriving in Weipa, the largest town on Cape York and home to one of the world’s largest bauxite mining operations.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Enjoy a sunset eco cruise along the Embley River. Spot crocodiles and birdlife while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria with drinks and canapés onboard.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Weipa to Cape York
5 stops
22
Travel through one of Cape York’s largest cattle stations as you continue north toward the tip of Australia. Visit this historic telegraph station that once played a vital role in communication across Far North Queensland.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Swim in the clear waters of Elliot Falls, one of Cape York’s most famous freshwater swimming spots.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
24
Relax beside this picturesque waterfall and natural swimming hole surrounded by tropical bushland.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
25
Cross the Jardine River by ferry before continuing to the northernmost region of mainland Australia.
26
Arrive in Seisia on the shores of the Torres Strait for a two-night stay.
Day 8
Cape York & The Tip
1 stop
27
Visit the historic ruins of Somerset, once established as a government outpost and cattle station by the Jardine family. Explore remote beaches and coastal scenery where dugongs and sea turtles are sometimes spotted offshore. Travel to the northernmost point of mainland Australia. Complete the scenic walk to “The Tip” and enjoy sweeping views across the Torres Strait. Celebrate reaching one of Australia’s most iconic destinations before returning to Seisia.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Thursday Island to Cairns
3 stops
28
Thursday Island
For our last day, we take a boat cruise across the Torres Strait to Thursday Island and enjoy a guided tour around this small island that is part of Torres Strait culture and history. The island is situated between Cape York and Australia’s nearest neighbour New Guinea.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
29
We then take a short ferry ride to Horn Island, where you will also enjoy a short tour of the Island before being transferred to the Horn Island Airport for your flight back to Cairns, arriving at approximately 5.00pm.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
30
Cairns
Arrive back in Cairns in the late afternoon where your Cape York adventure concludes.

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Each traveler is allowed 1 soft bag of 10kg

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