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Cape York Over-60s Social Getaway (2027)

  • Travel in comfort aboard a purpose-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
  • Small group experience limited to a maximum of 24 guests
  • Includes flights between Horn Island and Cairns plus most meals
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$5,899 pp twin share
$7,629 pp solo share
8 nights
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Departs 3 July 2027 Returns 23 September 2027
Duration8 nights
OperatorTravel at 60
StylePackage
HighlightNew Departure Announced!
An exciting journey to the northernmost tip of mainland Australia!. Discover lush rainforests & beautiful scenic coastal roads. Historic towns, outback trails, unique wildlife and some truly magnificent sunsets!

Join a great group of like-minded over-60s on an adventure north to the very tip of Queensland! Commencing and ending in Cairns, this roundtrip will show you the staggering variety of Tropical and Outback North Queensland. This itinerary includes the mining town of Weipa, a stay at a true blue Aussie cattle station, historic Cooktown (where Captain James Cook landed the Endeavour), and the prehistoric landscapes of Cape York - full of gigantic termite mounds, crystal clear creeks and unique plant life.

Highlights

  • Fly from Cairns to Horn Island, with the flight included.
  • Explore the fascinating: Thursday Island.
  • Stand at the northernmost point of mainland Australia.
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim and picnic lunch at the stunning Fruit Bat Falls.
  • Discover the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Lakefield National Park.
  • Experience authentic outback hospitality with a stay at Musgrave Telegraph Station.
  • Travel the iconic Bloomfield Track, one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives.
  • Visit historic Cooktown, where Captain James Cook repaired the Endeavour.
  • Explore Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.
  • Wander through the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park, the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
3 July 2027
Returns 23 September 2027
Returns
23 September 2027
Duration
8 nights
From pp twin share
$5,899 pp
From pp solo cabin
$7,629 pp

2027 Travel Dates

  • 4 -12 July 2027
  • 23 - 31 August 2027 - with optional Horn Island on 31 August 2027!
  • 16 - 24 September 2027

2027 Prices

  • from $5,899 per person twin share
  • from $7,629 per person solo traveller

We can also book your flights and additional accommodation if you wish to extend your stay in Cairns

Optional Day Horn Island on Cape York 23-31 August 27 Departure

For those interested in WWII history, you have the option to stay an extra day at Horn Island with dinner included on Day 9 on 31 August, a tour of Horn Island and entry to the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. You will stay the night at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort at Horn Island. Around lunchtime. you board your plane at Horn Island for your flight back to Cairns. Cost: $465.00 per person twin share / $605.00 per person solo traveller.

Weipa Wildlife & Eco Cruise

A cruise, designed for the person who truly wants a unique experience and to engage and immerse themselves in our beautiful eco systems and local culture of Weipa. The boat can seat 28 passengers with 2 crew and has a toilet for your convenience. Cruise the harbour, the Embley River to Hay Point and learn about the local culture, history and view the abundance of wildlife this area has to offer. The cruise takes approx. 1.5 hours. Price TBA. ($ 75.00 based on 2026). This optional cruise needs to be pre-booked and but can be paid on board. 

Please note: prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Minimum numbers are required for this group to operate.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrive in Cairns

    Arrive in Cairns at your convenience and make your way to the Shangri La Hotel Cairns. Check-in begins at 2pm. 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 with a glass of wine

  2. 2

    Cairns to Horn Island, Thursday Island

    After an early morning pick-up from your accommodation, you will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Horn Island. Transfer by ferry to Thursday Island and on arrival, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. This afternoon board your ferry to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to your accommodation. Stay: Cape York Peninsula Lodge. Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

  3. 3

    Cape York, 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 and government outpost established in 1864. 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 our accommodation. Stay: Cape York Peninsula Lodge. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. 4

    Cape York, Fruit Bat Falls, Bramwell Station

    Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its picturesque waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to a former ‘true blue’ Aussie Cattle Station, Bramwell Station. Stay: Bramwell Station. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. 5

    Bramwell Station, Weipa

    A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight stop at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a Wildlife Eco River Cruise (own expense). 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. Stay: The Heritage Resort, Weipa. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. 6

    Weipa, Archer River, Musgrave Telegraph Station

    We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. Stay: Old Musgrave Telegraph Station. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. 7

    Musgrave, Lakefield National Park, Cooktown

    After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we explore Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted), a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. We make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. ravelling on to the old gold port of Cooktown, where we visit Captain Cooks Landing, before settling in to our accommodation in Cooktown. Stay: The Sovereign Hotel. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. 8

    Cooktown, Bloomfield Track, Cape Tribulation, Cairns

    The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, traverse the jungleshrouded Bloomfield Track (road conditions permitted) and see where the ‘rainforest meets the reef’ at Cape Tribulation. Travel through the splendour of a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast, arriving in Cairns in the late afternoon, where you will spend the night. Dinner is not included this evening. Stay: Shangri La Hotel Cairns. Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

  9. 9

    Depart Cairns

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

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Travel by purpose-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
  • Experienced Tour Leader
  • Small group experience with maximum 24 guests
  • Flight between Horn Island & Cairns
  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts + 5 Lunches + 7 dinners

Not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Airfares
  • Meals not included in itinerary
  • Drinks
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

On this tour you will enjoy 8 nights accommodation:

  • Shangri La Hotel Cairns
  • Cape York Peninsula Lodge
  • Bramwell Cattle Station
  • The Heritage Resort, Weipa
  • Old Musgrave Telegraph Station
  • Sovereign Hotel, Cooktown

*Please note that as you will be travelling through remote parts of North Queensland, some accommodation will be of a basic standard. Most will have private ensuite facilities. Accommodation is subject to change by operator.

Sovereign Resort Cooktown
Sovereign Resort Cooktown
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

To/From Cairns 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

Flight Information - Horn Island to Cairns (or vice versa)

  • QANTASLINK aircraft is a 50-70 seater Dash 8 with inflight facilities. Cruise speed is approximately 520 km / hr and cruising at 25,000 feet. Approximate travel time is 2 hours.
  • Light refreshments are provided. Special dietary requirements are not catered for.
  • Please be aware that the airline has a ONE PIECE CHECKED-IN and ONE PIECE HAND LUGGAGE policy per person.
  • Don’t forget your photo I.D. for check in.

Tour Vehicle Information:

  • There are 4 steps to navigate to enter the vehicle with 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.
  • Water is available in the vehicles at all times. An esky is provided for the passengers’ drinks. Any soft drinks, alcohol, fruit juices etc. are at your own expense.

Accommodation Information:

  • Musgrave Station has basic rooms with an ensuite.
  • Bramwell Station has 12 rooms with ensuite bathroom + 2 very basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Other Information:

  • All breakfasts and dinners are served in accommodation venue restaurants - breakfast: 3 x continental and 3 x cooked while on tour. dinner: 2 course meal consisting of main, dessert, tea or coffee.
  • Lunch: salads and sandwiches will be made and served at a suitable stop each day.
  • 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.
  • As per Government Regulations, smoking is not permitted in vehicles. Ample stops provide time for “smoking breaks” en route.

Fitness Requirements:

  • Moderate level of fitness as walks to locations may be on uneven ground
  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs or "wheelie walkers"
  • Fruit Bat Falls swimming: distance approx. 400m via boardwalk. Entrance to the water is a little difficult with rocky bottom and slippery river rocks.
  • Cape York Tip Walk: distance approx. 2km 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.

Clothing & What to Bring:

Note: Due to workplace health and safety regulations, luggage cannot exceed 10kg per person.

  • Luggage: 1 small soft travel bag or soft suitcase per person (maximum size: 30 x 30 x 70cm, preferably without wheels, not exceeding 10kg)
  • Cabin baggage: 1 small daypack per person
  • Comfortable, light walking shoes (one pair sandals, one pair runners)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Swimmers & towel (if swimming)
  • Toiletries (insect repellent)
  • Torch
  • Small personal water bottle
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The fine print

Terms & conditions

Read the operator’s full booking conditions
  • Properties used in the tour are subject to change without notice.
  • Minimum numbers required for group to run.
  • A non-refundable deposit of $800 per person required within 7 days of booking.
  • Cancellation between 100 and 70 days prior to tour departure - 50% cancellation fee of total tour cost.
  • Cancellation between 69 and 45 days prior to tour departure - 75% cancellation fee of total tour cost.
  • Cancellation 44 days and less prior to tour departure - 100% cancellation fee of total tour cost.
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone

Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.

Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

  • A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
  • Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
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Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.

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