Overview
Finish:Cooktown, Australia
Travel Period
Head north from Cairns by 4WD to Cape York, the northernmost region on the Australian mainland. En route, travel on the Bloomfield Track, explore Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park and visit Weipa. Discover the charms and historical importance of Thursday Island, then fly back to Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef.
An Indigenous guide takes you through Quinkan Country, which UNESCO ranks as one of the top 10 rock art sites in the world. Visit Split Rock, the most famous of the Quinkan sites, where illustrations of spirit being figures, native animals and totems were painted between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago.
Walk to the tip of Cape York Peninsula and revel in standing at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland. The views over the turquoise sea and offshore islands of the Torres Strait are sublime.
Journey along the Bloomfield Track, one of Australia’s most iconic outback roads. From here, traverse dense sections of rainforest, tackling steep climbs and several challenging creek crossings.
What's Included
- Six nights' premium accommodation
- The services of an expert Travelmarvel Driver Guide
- 17 meals – 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
- Journey along the iconic Bloomfield Track
- Visit Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park
- Stand on the tip of Cape York, continental Australia’s northernmost point
- Learn of Thursday Island’s WWII history and trading importance
Dates & Pricing
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