Adventure - 12 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR 17th August - 28th August, 2020
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Adventure 12 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR 17th August - 28th August, 2020
Adventure
MONDAY 17TH AUGUST TO FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST, 2020
If you have always had Cape York on your “bucket list” now is the time to do it!
Cape York Peninsula is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia
and one of the last remaining wilderness areas on earth.
Follow in the steps of the early explorers on an epic adventure through natural
wilderness to the northern most tip of Australia that features un-spoilt beauty.
Visit remote savannah and rainforest clad National Parks, capturing amazing wildlife,
cultural experiences, characters and adventure.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
World Heritage Daintree National Park Bramwell Station
Cape Tribulation Fruit Bat Falls
Bloomfield Track Cape York - Most Northern Tip
of Australia
Cooktown
Guided Bus Tour on Thursday Island
Lakefield National Park
Torres Strait Heritage Museum
Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art
Flight from Horn Island to Cairns
Musgrave Telegraph Station
Reef Day Trip Frankland Islands
Weipa
CRUISES MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
Weipa Wildlife Eco River Cruise 2 nights in Seisia
Cruise to Thursday Island 3 nights in Cairns
Ferry from Thursday Island to
Horn Island
FLIGHT BOAT COACH SMALL GRP
As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically
receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with
another single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you shall be
provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
TOUR INCLUSIONS Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers. Pick up from and return to your home from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, selected areas of Gippsland and Phillip Island. Flights. Virgin flights from Melbourne to Cairns and return. Scenic flight from Horn Island to Cairns. All taxes included. Heritage Tours conducts the 4WD Safari. The safari vehicle is chosen both for passenger comfort and ability to handle the sometimes harsh terrain encountered in remote areas. Quality Touring Coach. Touring in and around Cairns is aboard a local Tour Coach. Tour Director. Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure your travel experience is memorable. Accommodation. Ensuited accommodation for 9 nights and shared facilities for 2 nights as per itinerary. Attractions. All tours and interest venues and cruises as per itinerary. Meals. Breakfasts and dinners daily, and most lunches - 5 lunches at your own expense as per itinerary. Small Group Tour. Maximum of 24 participants. TOUR COSTS Twin Share Room: $9,495 per person Twin Share Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $9,395 per person Twin Share Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $9,345 per person Twin Share Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $9,295 per person Single Room Supplement: $1,350 per person
We will be travelling in a purpose built Isuzu off road 4WD tour vehicle with
air conditioning, comfortable forward facing reclining seats, footrests, retractable seatbelts,
panoramic windows, road cam and on-board toilet.
There is a PA System, Satellite portable phone and contact with Royal Flying Doctors for our
safety and peace of mind. With maximum of 24 passengers, we will have the ultimate
opportunity to enjoy Cape York at its best. We are promised nothing short of a high-class
adventure into remote Australia on a unique and quality tour.
The accommodation is varied, with most places having ensuite bathrooms.
Sovereign Hotel Cooktown has maximum of 4 twin share rooms.
If necessary, they can add a roll away bed in the queen rooms.
Musgrave Station has 5 basic rooms with ensuite.
Once these rooms are filled, twin share rooms with shared facilities will be used.
The Heritage Motel Weipa has 14 motel rooms with ensuite bathroom.
Bramwell Station has 11 rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Once these rooms are filled, basic rooms with shared facilities will be used.
Seisia Holiday Park has 13 rooms with ensuite bathroom available.
Once these rooms are filled, basic rooms with shared facilities will be used.
Gateway Resort on Horn Island has 14 motel rooms with ensuite bathroom.
Our overnight accommodation quite often reflect the unique nature of the sparsely
inhabited regions in which we travel.
• This tour is limited to a maximum of 14 rooms at each overnight stop •
• Maximum number of passengers in the 4WD tour vehicle is 25 •
Luggage restrictions apply. 1 small soft travel bag up to 10kg per person, maximum size
300mm x 300mm x 700mm as space is limited. No wheeled bags permitted.
A small day pack for items you will need daily such as hat, sunscreen and camera.
Don’t miss out on this amazing tour - book early!
DAY 1 Monday 17th August, 2020
MELBOURNE TO CAIRNS
We start our amazing adventure being picked up from home, and chauffeur driven to
Melbourne Airport boarding our direct flight to Cairns. Upon our arrival we will be met
by our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours tour directors and take a short drive into the city to
our accommodation situated just 1 block from the Cairns Esplanade. Free time this
afternoon to relax, walk along the Esplanade and unwind before meeting for our first
dinner together.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 2 Tuesday 18th August, 2020
CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN
After an early breakfast, we are picked up by our 4WD vehicle to start our Cape York
adventure. We travel north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World
Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets
the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track (road
conditions permitted), stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious
Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown, where we visit Captain
Cooks Landing, before settling in our accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Sovereign Motel, COOKTOWN
DAY 3 Wednesday 19th August, 2020
COOKTOWN TO MUSGRAVE
Heading west into the outback, we visit Split Rock, Aboriginal Rock Art. Then on to
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. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight
accommodation at The Old Musgrave telegraph station.
OVERNIGHT: The Old Musgrave Telegraph Station, MUSGRAVE
DAY 4 Thursday 20th August, 2020
MUSGRAVE TO WEIPA
This morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen
and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of
Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
OVERNIGHT: Heritage Motel, WEIPA
DAY 5 Friday 21st August, 2020
WEIPA TO BRAMWELL
This morning we can join the Wildlife Eco River Cruise exploring the eco systems and
local culture of Weipa. 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.
As the cruise is limited to 17 passengers, there is an option to do a Mine Tour in place of
the cruise. On the tour we will learn the history behind Weipa and visit points of
interest. On this fascinating tour, we will get up close and personal to the 190 tonne
Belly Dumper Haul Trucks while touring the working mine site and follow the rail and
conveyor dock (Covered footwear is required for the Mine Tour). After lunch, we head for
our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.
You are required to advise O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours of your nominated tour choice
on booking otherwise you will be automatically booked on the River Cruise.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Bramwell Station, BRAMWELL
“...one of Australia’s most remote landscapes…
1,200km of untamed, World Heritage Listed,
180 million year - old rugged rainforest beauty...”
tropicalfarnorthqld.org.au
DAY 6 Saturday 22nd August, 2020
BRAMWELL TO SEISIA
After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to
arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its’
enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York!
We will be staying at Seisia which is ideally located, being in walking distance from the
Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing
spot. Our accommodation is in cottages at the Seisia Holiday Park.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
DAY 7 Sunday 23rd August, 2020
CAPE YORK
An unforgettable day - we will start by standing at the very top of mainland Australia!
We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary
Jardine family. We have lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the
Albany Passage. A walk along the beach completes our adventures before returning to
Seisia.
OVERNIGHT: Seisia Holiday Park, SEISIA
DAY 8 Monday 24th August, 2020
CAPE YORK TO HORN ISLAND
An early morning departure asd we cruise through island studded straits to explore our
northern community, Thursday Island. Here we will be taken on an informative guided
bus tour of Thursday Island and its picturesque harbour, once home to the romantic
pearl lugger fleet. Later this afternoon we take a water taxi to Horn Island and our
accommodation at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Gateway Torres Strait Resort, THURSDAY ISLAND
DAY 9 Tuesday 25th August, 2020
HORN ISLAND TO CAIRNS
Today we take a tour of Horn Island before visiting the Torres Strait Heritage Museum.
Late afternoon we board our plane for a scenic flight back to Cairns Airport. On arrival in
Cairns, we will be taken into the city for the next 3 nights accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 10 Wednesday 26th August, 2020
CAIRNS FREE DAY
A free day today to relax and enjoy! Our hotel is right in the city and close to the
beautiful Cairns Esplanade where there are plenty of scenic walking tracks or shops.
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 11 Thursday 27th August, 2020
FRANKLAND ISLANDS CRUISE
This morning we enjoy a drive south of Cairns through rainforest clad mountain ranges
and open fields of sugar cane, to join a day River & Reef Cruise to Frankland island.
The Frankland Group National Park is a wonderful place to enjoy snorkelling right from
the beach swimming with a vast array of tropical fish – keep an eye out for Nemo! There
are often giant turtles to view from the comfort of the semi-submersible or glass bottom
boat. We join the marine naturalists for an informative and fascinating Island Discovery
walk through the forest, sandy beaches and the reef’s nursery. We cruise up the
Mulgrave River to return to the mainland, and coach back into Cairns after a great day.
OVERNIGHT: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, CAIRNS
DAY 12 Friday 28th August, 2020
CAIRNS TO MELBOURNE
Our last glorious day in Far North Queensland. This morning we have time to relax and
do that last minute shopping, before arriving at the Cairns Airport for our flight home.
We are sure there will have many stories to tell of our Cape York Adventure. As always
our chauffeurs await our arrival in Melbourne for transfer home.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
“Tropical Far North Queensland is the only
region in Australia with two distinct
Indigenous cultures - Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander.
Connect with these ancient cultures 60,000
years in the making.”
tropicalfarnorthqld.org.auPAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment of funds confirms your acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions
of travel for this tour. Prices include GST and all taxes.
Balance due on invoice approximately 90 days prior to departure.
Deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellation 90 to 60 days before tour departure date 50% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation 59 to 31 days before tour departure date 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation 30 to 1 days before tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however is highly recommended and available
from our office. Contact us on 1800 354 352 to arrange a quote for you.
To maximize your experience on Cape York, you will need to be fit and able to be
capable of boarding the 4WD vehicle and navigating the uneven surfaces under foot.
Walking frames are not recommended.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
Any special passenger requirements must be notified to O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours upon booking.
No passenger will be permitted to embark on or continue the tour while their physical or mental condition
is, in the opinion of any representative of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, such as to render them incapable
of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a
hazard to themselves or other passengers. Whilst on tour with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours should a
passenger require medical attention, discharge papers must be provided to a representative of
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before you are able to re-join the tour.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being
precluded from completing the tour for any such reason. No refunds or transfers will be given on any
unused portions of the itinerary.
It is a requirement of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours that each passenger is able to negotiate coach steps
without the aid of the coach crew or other passengers.
Any passenger who requires assistance for any of the above is required to travel with a companion
capable of providing all necessary assistance.
Passengers who are smokers, have a CPAP machine or snore, unless travelling with a companion, will be
required to pay the single supplement premium for the sole use of a room.
Items of a personal nature such as medical expenses, mini bar, beverages, laundry service, room service,
internet usage, telephone calls, and any optional extras are not included in your tour price.
All passengers are required to co-operate with the seat rotation program determined by O’Shannessy’s
Quality Tours tour directors.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours and Heritage Torus reserves the right to vary any accommodation, price or
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