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Cape York & Torres Strait Explorer
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Start
Cairns, Australia
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Finish
Cairns, Australia
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Trip Code
PZRY
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 19
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Physical Rating
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
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Transport
Private 4WD Overland Vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (8 nights), Camping with basic facilities (1 night)
From £2,758(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Make the pilgrimage to Pajinka (Cape York) – the continent’s northernmost point and one of Australia’s most remote and unique locations, known as ‘The Tip’.
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Take a ferry to Thursday Island and learn more about the culture of the Torres Strait Islander people on a guided walk along Bayo Beach with a Torres Strait Islander Guide.
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Cross the Iron Range for a night near Chilli Beach – this picture-perfect white sand beach is framed by palm trees.
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Head into the mangroves on an eco-cruise in Weipa to spot crocodiles sunning themselves on the muddy riverbanks.
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Learn about Aboriginal culture in a remote retreat outside Cooktown with an Aboriginal guide, try bush food and listen to storytelling about the land and its ancestors. Then, learn about Torres Strait Islander culture in Seisia.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a truly epic road trip to the far north of Australia and you'll be travelling for long distances for extended periods of time in remote areas most days, often on bumpy unsealed roads. See the daily itinerary for approximate total travel times and distances.
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Other than the first night in Cairns, we spend all nights of this trip camping. Tents and camping gear are provided, but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Communal showers and toilets are available at all campsite locations, other than our night in Iron Range National Park where basic bush toilets are available but no showers. A single tent supplement is available for purchase at an additional cost and subject to availability.
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As this is a camping trip, we rely on all travellers to help with camp duties for a smooth and enjoyable trip. This includes pitching and packing up your own tent daily and assisting your leader with cooking and cleaning duties.
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The weather in Cape York and the Torres Strait can be unpredictable, with road and travel conditions sometimes affected by rain. Be prepared to be flexible and for some occasional changes of plan during our journey. Your leader will advise on any updates to the itinerary and inclusions as you travel.
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Lakefield National Park is located in a basin that drains very slowly after the wet season. Access depends on whether roads are passable, and the official opening times each year can be as late as the end of July. On day 4 you’ll visit Lakefield National Park as soon as it opens after the wet season. If the park is still closed on your departure date, you’ll travel north on the main Peninsula Development Road via Coen to Archer River Roadhouse, where you will spend the night camping.
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As we are travelling in very remote areas of Australia, mobile phone reception and opportunities to charge devices will be very limited. There are few shops or services in this part of the world, so bring all essential items with you and take this time to disconnect, enjoy nature and each others company.
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There is limited luggage space in our vehicle, so you will need to pack light (maximum 15kg) and take soft sided bags. Please note we are staying in and travelling through alcohol-restricted areas and all travellers must comply with these restrictions.
Itinerary
Journey to the tip of Australia and experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Travel to the tippy top of northern Queensland on an Australian adventure in Far North Queensland. Over 11 days, you’ll learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture during immersive activities with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guides, hit the beach for swims and nature walks, cross the Iron Range and soak in all the natural beauty of this rural landscape. Spend a night near Chilli Beach, camp in the bush under the clear night sky and tick Pajinka off your bucket list – the northernmost point of the country! Take an eco-cruise to spot crocodiles, walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cape Tribulation and discover ancient rock art. With all these activities and more, you can soak up Australia’s amazing history, landscapes and remote communities.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Cairns
- DAY 2Day 2 • Cape Tribulation / Rossville
- DAY 3Day 3 • Rossville / Cooktown / Laura
- DAY 4Day 4 • Lakefield National Park / Coen
- DAY 5Day 5 • Iron Range National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Iron Range National Park / Wenlock River
- DAY 7Day 7 • Weipa / Wenlock River
- DAY 8Day 8 • Apudthama National Park / Seisia
- DAY 9Day 9 • Pajinka / Cape York / Seisia
- DAY 10Day 10 • Thursday Island (Torres Strait) / Seisia
- DAY 11Day 11 • Seisia / Cairns
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
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Private 4WD Overland Vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping (8 nights), Camping with basic facilities (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleCape Tribulation - Lookout
circleCape Tribulation - Daintree Rainforest nature walk
circleRossville - Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
circleCooktown - Cooktown History Centre visit
circleRossville - Kuku Nyungkul cultural tour
circleCoen - Coen Heritage House visit
circleKutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park - Chilli Beach
circleKutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park - Mount Tozer viewing platform
circleKutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park - Portland Roads Coastal Community visit
circleLockhart River - Arts Centre visit
circleWeipa - Lake Patricia stop
circleWeipa - Western Cape Culture Centre visit
circleWeipa - Mangrove Eco Cruise
circleApudthama National Park - Fruit Bat Falls walk & swim
circleShelburne - Kennedy’s Lost Camp stop
circleCape York - WWII plane wrecks
circleCape York - Injinoo Community visit
circleCape York - Fly Point walk
circleCape York - Pajinka ('The Tip') day trip
circleCape York - Somerset Beach stop
circleThursday Island - Torres Strait Cultural Tour with local guide
circleThursday Island - Return ferry
circleBamaga - Flight to Cairns
museum Optional activities
circleLaura - Quinkan Split Rock Art Gallery self-guided walk - AUD30
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 14 spaces left
£2,948£2,801
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 9 spaces left
£2,948£2,801
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 8 spaces left
£3,097£2,787
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 17 spaces left
£3,245£2,921
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,245
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 11 spaces left
£3,245£2,758
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,097
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£2,948
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Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 17 spaces left
£3,097
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Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Tuesday Jul 07, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,097
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Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,251
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Saturday Jul 25, 2026
Tuesday Aug 04, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,405
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Saturday Aug 08, 2026
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,405
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Saturday Aug 22, 2026
Tuesday Sep 01, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,251
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Saturday Sep 05, 2026
Tuesday Sep 15, 2026
Trip size max: 19 - 19 spaces left
£3,251
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Important notes
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START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
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This trip starts in Cairns with a welcome meeting at our joining point hotel at 6pm on day 1. The trip finishes on the last day upon the included flight's arrival time at Cairns Airport. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
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CAMPING
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This is a camping trip where you will be expected to pitch your tent at each location (tents are provided). Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Alternatively you can hire a sleeping bag at an additional cost. Please ask your booking agent to request a sleeping bag for you if you like to take advantage of this option. Please note that facilities are basic and are shared with other campers that are not part of our group. The facilities at our campsite in Iron Range National Park are very basic, with bush toilets and no showers.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A single supplement is available to be booked on this trip. It comprises the first night of the trip in Cairns at our hotel and allocates you your own tent for the rest of the trip. Travellers without a confirmed single supplement will be sharing a tent with another member of the group.
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INCLUDED FLIGHT
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The flight from Bamaga to Cairns is included on this trip and will be unaccompanied by a tour leader. The trip finishes on arrival at Cairns Airport, with no other transport or accommodation included on this day. Due to the unpredictability of the flight schedule, we recommend booking an additional night in Cairns on Day 11.
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LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS
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As we have limited storage space on our vehicle, please limit your luggage to no more than 15kg in a soft case bag.
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LONG TRAVELLING DAYS & EARLY MORNINGS
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This trip involves some early mornings and long travelling days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information. Take into consideration the weather when you are thinking of travelling and ensure you are well hydrated in the tropical heat.
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