Cape York Frontier
Australia’s unspoiled wilderness areas make overland travel to Cape York a true adventure. Arriving at the tip of the country on this Far North Queensland tour and overlooking exotic, unspoiled islands is awe-inspiring. Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, historic Cooktown, Lakefield National Park, Thursday Island, and expect waterfalls, rainforest, wetlands, and outback cattle stations along the way. *Please note, this tour is operated by a third-party*
- 23 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 02 Jun 2026 – 08 Jun 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 06 Jun 2026 – 12 Jun 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 16 Jun 2026 – 22 Jun 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 20 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 30 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 04 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 14 Jul 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 18 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 28 Jul 2026 – 03 Aug 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 01 Aug 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 11 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 15 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 25 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 29 Aug 2026 – 04 Sep 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 08 Sep 2026 – 14 Sep 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 12 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 22 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 26 Sep 2026 – 02 Oct 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 06 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share * - 10 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026
from $4,595 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Cairns – Cooktown:
Your Cairns to Cape York tour toward the very top of Australia doesn’t waste any time, immersing you in World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland rainforest just moments after departing Cairns. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry, and you’re well on your way to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets another World Heritage Site: the Great Barrier Reef. But you’re not here to dive into the water – your journey involves going off-road along the rugged, 4WD Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). Steel yourself for this epic ride, which crosses the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. Exploring this outback is thirsty work – quench your thirst at the legendary Lion’s Den Hotel. More legends await at Black Mountain, sometimes dubbed the Bermuda Triangle of Australia. We’ll make sure you arrive safely at your next destination, where your Cooktown tour explains how this is the site of Australia’s first colonial ‘settlement’. - Day 2 – Cooktown – Musgrave:
Queensland, there’s only one expanse of wilderness bigger than Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park, and that’s the Simpson Desert. Heading west into the outback to explore Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (weather permitting). The area is big in more ways than one, from its enormous waterlily-covered billabongs to its unfathomable number of birds. - Day 3 – Musgrave – Weipa:
The historic gold town of Coen may be small in size, but it’s got plenty of country swagger – and lots of cold beer, which is essential in these steamy parts of Australia. More mining (this time bauxite) was the reason the tiny town of Weipa was formed. Today, visitors on Far North Queensland tours come here for the blazing sunsets over the Gulf of Carpentaria. - Day 4 – Weipa – Bramwell:
Before you roll out of bed this morning, decide how you want to spend your pre-lunch hours. Perhaps on a Weipa Wildlife & Eco Cruise around the harbour and up the Embley River to Hay Point, revealing Indigenous culture and the abundance of animals that call this part of the Cape home (own expense). Or dig deep on a bauxite mine tour (own expense). How these rocks (the world’s main source of aluminium) are pulled from the ground is head-scratching. As is the size of Bramwell Station, Australia’s northernmost former cattle station and your base for the night. - Day 5 – Bramwell – Bamaga/Punsand Bay:
Your early start today, along the Old Telegraph Track, is worth it when you arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Dive in, splash about, cool off, unwind. You’ll be happy to hear the waterhole you’re swimming about in is croc free. There’s not much now between you and Cape York; cross the Jardine River and you’re there, only a short distance from the northern tip of Cape York. - Day 6 – Cape York:
Not many people can say they’ve stood at the very top of mainland Australia, just a few hundred kilometres of water separating you from Papua New Guinea. Closer to home is Somerset, a long-abandoned settlement of the larger-than-life Australian pioneer Frank Jardine, who came here in 1864. This was the first European settlement on the Cape York Peninsula; all that remains today are bits of masonry, rusted cannons and a handful of tombstones, including that of Jardine and his wife. Lunch is served on palm fringed Anchorage Beach overlooking the Albany Passage. If there are prettier places to soak up the serenity, we’re yet to find them. - Day 7 – Cape York – Thursday Island – Cairns:
Rich in Aboriginal culture, history and natural beauty, Thursday Island is the capital of the Torres Strait Islands. Time might stand still here, but you won’t – you’re on a guided tour before heading to Horn Island to board your aircraft, flying over the Great Barrier Reef back to Cairns. Wait, how did this week pass so quickly?
Highlights
- Journey to the tip of Australia and overlook exotic, unspoiled islands.
- Discover the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation.
- Explore historic Cooktown, Lakefield National Park, and Thursday Island.
Australia’s unspoiled wilderness areas make overland travel to Cape York a true adventure. Arriving at the tip of the country on this Far North Queensland tour and overlooking exotic, unspoiled islands is awe-inspiring. Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, historic Cooktown, Lakefield National Park, Thursday Island, and expect waterfalls, rainforest, wetlands, and outback cattle stations along the way. *Please note, this tour is operated by a third-party*
Inclusions
- See the Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Travel to Cape Tribulation and follow the Bloomfield Track Learn about the rich history of Cooktown Visit Lakefield National Park and see its rich bird life Stay in Bramwell Station, Australia’s northernmost cattle station Experience a refreshing dip at Fruit Bat Falls Journey to Cape York, the tip of mainland Australia Visit Thursday Island, the capital of the Torres Strait Islands.
- Day 1 highlights Cairns – Cooktown: Your Cairns to Cape York tour toward the very top of Australia doesn’t waste any time, immersing you in World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland rainforest just moments after departing Cairns. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry, and you’re well on your way to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets another World Heritage Site: the Great Barrier Reef. But you’re not here to dive into the water – your journey involves going off-road along the rugged, 4WD Bloomfield Track (weather permitting). Steel yourself for this epic ride, which crosses the Bloomfield River near the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal. Exploring this outback is thirsty work – quench your thirst at the legendary Lion’s Den Hotel. More legends await at Black Mountain, sometimes dubbed the Bermuda Triangle of Australia. We’ll make sure you arrive safely at your next destination, where your Cooktown tour explains how this is the site of Australia’s first colonial ‘settlement’.
- Day 2 highlights Cooktown – Musgrave: Queensland, there’s only one expanse of wilderness bigger than Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park, and that’s the Simpson Desert. Heading west into the outback to explore Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (weather permitting). The area is big in more ways than one, from its enormous waterlily-covered billabongs to its unfathomable number of birds.
FAQs
- Albatross Bay Resort
- Bramwell Station
- Cape York Peninsula Lodge
- Musgrave Roadhouse
- Sovereign Resort Hotel
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 7 days and 6 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 23 May 2026 and 16 Oct 2026, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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