The Cape York "Compact" is a 5 day fly/drive camping safari that explores one of Australia's last great wilderness regions - a land of history and ancient culture, crystal clear spring-fed creeks, huge termite mounds, and a vast and amazing variety of natural landscapes in just 5 days. Perfect if you are time poor.

2010 Departures • June 8, 22 • July 6, 20 • August 3, 17, 31 • September 14, 28 • October 12, 26 Highlights • Outback Landscapes • Guided Tour of "Quinkan" Aboriginal Rock Art • Musgrave, Coen and Archer River • Wenlock River and Moreton • Twin Falls • Lockerbie Scrub • The Top of Australia - CAPE YORK! • Great Barrier Reef flight to/from Cairns Itinerary This tour has 2 itineraries depending on whether you take the air leg (Cairns - Bamaga) first, or as the homeward sector. Itinerary Day 1 (LD) - This morning make your own way to Cairns Domestic Airport to fly over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Bamaga (Cape York) to be met by your Wilderness Challenge guide. Visit the north’s remote communities to stock up on supplies. Enjoy a fascinating visit to the beautiful “Lockerbie Scrub”, an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest before an emotional walk to the very top of Australia – CAPE YORK. After celebrating we travel to our beachfront campsite on the tropical shores of Torres Strait. Day 2 (BLD) - Across the mighty Jardine River we travel through Cape York's wilderness. This afternoon you will be enchanted by the magic of Twin Falls - swimming here, in pristine spring-fed pools landscaped by nature, will be a life long memory. We camp here tonight in the company of millions of stars.

Day 3 (BL) - 4WD adventure and fun on Cape York's rugged Telegraph Track this morning. Cross rivers and creeks, see prehistoric palms, giant termite mounds and carnivorous plants. This afternoon we cross the Wenlock River at historic Moreton Telegraph Office before travelling on to our overnight camp at the Archer River Roadhouse.

Day 4 (BLD) - South to Coen then on to the historic telegraph station of Musgrave. Travel on into Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres) and a great wildlife spotting opportunity. Enjoy the peace of this remote outback location. In the evening relax around the campfire. We camp in the National Park tonight.

Day 5 (B) - Rise to the morning chorus of the many bird species in Lakefield. We travel on to “Quinkan Country” near Laura, an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Here we climb (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) the sandstone escarpment at Split Rock to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, dated in excess of 13,000 years old, depicting traditional activities and culture. Now we head east via the Palmer River, site of one of Australia’s greatest gold rushes. Lunch (own expense) along the way. Now over the Great Dividing Range to the coastal plain and Port Douglas or Cairns completing your fascinating adventure of discovery and fun in Australia's far north.

Meal Codes: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Note: Due to limited accommodation in remote areas of northern Australia we may have to use alternative accommodation of a similar standard from time to time.

Fly / Drive Itinerary
• Departs: Cairns Domestic Airport (Regional Pacific Airlines) Jetstar Terminal at approximately 7:00am - flight times to be confirmed. Guests are to make their own way to the airport by 7:00am
• Returns: Hotels in Port Douglas / Beaches / Cairns from approximately 5:00pm

Notes:
• A fuel levy of $20.00 per person is payable on board.
• Tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age.
• This tour operates with a minimum of 4 passengers and a maximum of 13 passengers.

Inclusions: Camping equipment except sleeping bags, meals as coded, flight between Cairns and Bamaga and all National Park fees

Exclusions: All soft and alcohol drinks, optional tours, transfers to/from Cairns Airport, items of a personal nature

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