Tour Cape York with like-minded over-60s (Aug 2025)

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Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1 - Arrive in Cairns

Arrive in Cairns at your convenience and make your way to the Shangri La Hotel Cairns. Check-in begins at 2 pm. In the evening, join your fellow Travel at 60 community travelers for a warm welcome dinner, providing the perfect opportunity to meet new friends who share your passion for travel and exploration.

• Stay: Shangri La Hotel Cairns
• Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Cairns – Cooktown

After an early morning pick-up from your accommodation, embark on a captivating adventure. Travel north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, immersing yourself in the beauty of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Continue along the enchanting Bloomfield Track (subject to road conditions) and make stops at unique sites such as the Lion's Den Hotel and the mysterious Black Mountain. Arrive at the historic gold port of Cooktown, where you'll visit Captain Cook's Landing and settle into your accommodation.

• Stay: Sovereign Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Lakefield National Park - Musgrave

Embark on a westward journey into the outback, exploring the remarkable Lakefield National Park (subject to road conditions). This park is a haven for native birds and animals, with its lagoons, billabongs, and river lakes teeming with both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. In the afternoon, arrive at your overnight accommodation, the charming Old Musgrave Telegraph Station.

• Stay: The Old Musgrave telegraph station 
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Coen - Archer River - Weipa

Continue your northward journey, making stops at the historic frontier town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River. Arrive in the bauxite-mining town of Weipa and savor the breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.

• Stay: Heritage Motel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 –Wenlock River - Bramwell Station

Start your day with the option to join a Wildlife Eco River Cruise (additional cost) for a unique and immersive experience in Weipa's stunning eco-systems and local culture. Afterward, head to Bramwell Station, an authentic Australian cattle station, where you'll spend the night.

• Stay: Bramwell Station
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Note: The Wildlife Eco River Cruise showcases the area's natural beauty, local culture, history, and abundant wildlife. The boat can seat 28 passengers with 2 crew, and has a toilet for your convenience. The cruise takes approx. 1.5 hours. Please advise at time of booking if you wish to book this cruise, payable direct on the day to the cruise operator.

Day 6 – Bramwell - Fruit Bat Falls - Cape York

Embark on an early start as you journey north along the Old Telegraph Track, with a stop at the enchanting Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique area with its captivating waterfall. Continue your journey northward, crossing the Jardine River, until you finally arrive at Cape York! Your accommodation for the night will be at Seisia, ideally located near the Seisia Wharf and a renowned fishing spot.

• Stay: Seisia Holiday Park
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Somerset

Experience an unforgettable day as you stand at the very top of mainland Australia. Visit Somerset (subject to road conditions), once home to the legendary Jardine family. Enjoy lunch on Anchorage Beach, nestled amidst palm-fringed surroundings overlooking the Albany Passage. Complete your day with a leisurely walk on the beach before returning to Seisia.

• Stay: Seisia Holiday Park
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Thursday Island - Cairns

Embark on an early morning cruise through the picturesque island-studded straits, reaching Thursday Island. Enjoy an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque harbor, once a bustling hub for pearl luggers. Board a plane at Horn Island for your flight back to Cairns.

Arrive in Cairns in the late afternoon, where you will spend the night. Dinner is not included this evening.

• Stay: Pacific Hotel Cairns
• Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional overnight stay on Horn Island (Day 9)

For those interested in WWII history, an optional extra day is available on Horn Island. This day includes a tour of Horn Island and entry to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. You'll stay overnight at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort on Horn Island. In the late afternoon, board your flight back to Cairns (ETA to be advised). Please note that the optional day cost is $435.00 per person twin share, $590.00 for a single room, and does not include transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns accommodation.

Day 9 - Depart Cairns

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the hotel and bidding farewell to your fellow travellers.

• Included Meals: Breakfast

Friday 15 August to Saturday 23 August 2025

• From $5,059 per person twin share / $6,349 Single Traveller

Call our friendly local travel team to find out more of this great tour! We can also book your flights and additional accommodation if you wish to extend your stay in Cairns. We're just a quick local call away on 1300 414 198.

Please note that below prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes

• Shangri La Hotel Cairns
• Sovereign Hotel, Cooktown
• Musgrave Station
• The Heritage Motel, Weipa
• Bramwell Cattle Station
• Seisia Holiday Park

*Please note that as you will be travelling through remote parts of North Queensland, some accommodation will be basic, however all accommodation used in this itinerary will have private ensuite bathrooms.

Flight Information - Please ensure when booking flights you arrive and depart as per the below:

• Day 1 – Flights to arrive anytime into Cairns Airport
• Day 9 - Flights to depart anytime tour ends after breakfast
• Airport transfers at own expense

Entry in and out of tour vehicle - There are 4 steps to navigate to enter the vehicle. There is a handrail to assist. Passengers can bring a walking stick to assist with the walks, however, the tour is not suitable for passengers who depend on a walker. Travel these remote areas in our purpose built Isuzu off road 4WD tour-vehicles with forward facing reclining seats, footrests, and retractable seatbelts. The vehicles are equipped with standard features as a P.A. System, on-board toilet, T.V and road cam, portable satellite phone and first aid kits and all necessary off road equipment you can think of. Travel these remote regions in our purpose built Isuzu off road 4WD tour-vehicles with reclining seats, footrests, retractable seatbelts and panoramic windows, road cam, TV and on-board toilet. With maximum of 24 passengers, you will have the ultimate opportunity to enjoy Cape York at its best. You are promised nothing short of a high-class adventure into remote Australia on a unique and quality tour.

Water is available in the vehicles at all times. Any soft drinks, alcohol, fruit juices etc. are at your own expense. An esky is provided for the passengers’ drinks.

Laundry is available along the way at Cooktown, Weipa, and Seisia. The washing machines and dryers take $ 1 coins. Bring along some washing powder.

Mobile phone coverage can be available along the way at some points if you have Telstra Next G coverage (available at Cooktown, Coen, Weipa, limited at Seisia and Thursday Island); however you are not able to access this all the time. There is no Wi-Fi available on tour.

QANTASLINK – Air leg is Horn Island to Cairns. Your aircraft is a 50 to 70 seater Dash 8 with inflight facilities. Cruise speed is approximately 520 km / hr and cruising at 25,000 feet. Light refreshments are provided. As this is a snack flight special dietary requirements are not catered for. Please be aware that the airline has a ONE CHECKED IN PIECE AND ONE HAND LUGGAGE policy per person. Approximate travel time is 2 hours. Don’t forget your photo I.D. for check in.

• Musgrave Station has basic rooms with an ensuite.
• Bramwell Station has 12 rooms with ensuite bathroom available as well as very basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

All breakfasts and dinners are served in the restaurants of the accommodation venues we stay at. You will enjoy 3 continental breakfasts and 3 cooked breakfasts while on tour. A 2 course dinner is provided at night time with a main course, dessert, tea or coffee.  Lunch will be served at a suitable lunch stop: Salads and sandwiches, which will be made at the lunch stop each day.

Fitness Requirements: Moderate level of fitness as walks to locations may be on uneven ground

Swimming at Fruit Bat Falls - Boardwalk to the water, the distance is approx. 400metres. If passengers chose to swim, the entrance to the water is a little difficult with rocky bottom and slippery river rocks

Cape York Tip Walk - The walk to the tip is approx. a 2kms return trip. The walk is fairly difficult with rocky, uneven surfaces and steep at times. Passengers may choose to sit it out (wait on the beach, chairs supplied).

• Supplier Fitness Form to be completed and return prior to travel.

What to Bring:

• Luggage restriction: 1 small soft travel bag per person (maximum size: 30 x 30 x 70cm, preferably without wheels, cannot exceed 10kg)
• Cabin baggage: 1 small daypack per person
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Warm layers in cooler months
• Swimmers & towel (if swimming)
• Toiletries