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AIR SAFARI Cape York -The Gulf- Island-Cape York--Cairns 8 days/7 nights from $7800pp

Day 1 Sat 03 Jul 21 ARRIVAL INTO CAIRNS D On arrival into Cairns, you will be transferred to your city hotel. The rooms will be available from 3pm. This evening you will enjoy dinner at the hotel and the oppor- tunity to meet your fellow enthusiasts and your tour guide. Overnight: Double Tree by Hilton Cairns Day 2 Sun 04 Jul 21 CAIRNS — KARUMBA B,D This morning, we board our Cessna and depart towards Karumba, home to prawn, mud crab and barramundi fishing fleets working in the Gulf of Carpenta- ria. It is also known for fabulous sunsets. After arrival you will enjoy a sea adven- ture, travel 45km along the Norman in a 10m fully shaded vessel. The tour includes live crab pot lifting, live crab handling and tying, croc spotting and bird watching. At the late afternoon you will indulge in local seafood & fresh produce on a Beachfront BBQ whilst you watch the Sunset over the . Overnight: End of the Road Motel Day 3 Mon 05 Jul 21 KARUMBA — HORN ISLAND B,L Continue north up the west side of Cape York, past the tip of , to Horn Island in the Torres Strait, where you will be able to enjoy the changing colours of the Torres Strait. This afternoon venture into the ‘Forgotten Island’- Horn Island with an opportunity to sneak back in time to see remnants of bunkers and hidden revetments during a guided tour, led by local historian and author Vanessa See Kee. You will also visit the Torres Strait Heritage Museum to view exhibits from the pearling industry, myths and legends of Torres Strait, artwork, artefacts and the World War II history of the area. Horn Island was the second most attacked location in Australia and was the base for approximately 5000 Australian, Ameri- can soldiers and airmen, with the Navy stationed on . After a day full of history, you have the opportunity to go fishing off the wharf (optional no extra cost) Overnight: Wongai Beach Resort Day 4 Tue 06 Jul 21 THURSDAY ISLAND — HORN ISLAND B,L After breakfast, you will take the Ferry across to Thursday Island, where you will discover the beauty, history, and friendly smiles of the locals on a Thursday Is- land tour. You will visit and underground tunnels with its historic collection. Visit local Artist, the Gab Titui Culture Centre, browse the pearl shops and enjoy a crayfish pie on the foreshore at the Mai Kai café for lunch. Before taking the Ferry back to Horn Island, where you will have the afternoon to relax by the pool or walk to the wharf to watch the sunset, as the sun sets over the har- bour and Thursday Island. Overnight: Wongai Beach Resort Day 5 Wed 07 Jul 21 HORN ISLAND — CAPE YORK TRIP — COOKTOWN B,L Today it is time for another bucket list adventure ‘The tip of Cape York”. You will depart the and land at Jacky-Jacky airfield. After arrival you will start a 4WD overland adventure including buffet lunch & light refreshments. You will visit the Historical Somerset Beach, the original site of the Capes admin- istrative centre, local indigenous communities of the Northernmost Peninsula Ar- ea, the WW2 plane wrecks: a Beaufort A9-190 Bomber and a Douglas DC 3 VH-CXD now preserved as a war memorial. For the highlight of the day, you will embark on a 20 minute (unpaved) walk to the Tip of Australia. After a day full of experiences on the Northern Pen- insula continue your flight to the township of Cooktown. Overnight: Sovereign Resort Cooktown Day 6 Thu 08 Jul 21 COOKTOWN B,D Today explore Cooktown. This is where Lt found safe haven in 1770 to repair his ship, the "HM Bark ", and where the First Reconciliation took place between Europeans and the Guugu Yimithirr people. You will visit the world-class James Cook Museum, which is housed in a historic building, a former monastery. Learn more about the town's history at the Cooktown History Centre and visit one of the oldest Botanic Garden in Australia, where you will learn about the local flora. Afterwards you will have time for a leisurely stroll of the town. At the end of the day, you will head to Grassy Hill. This is where James Cook stood to search for a passage through the Reef. It is everyone's favourite place, and the views at sunset are breath-taking. Return to the Hotel to enjoy a delicious Dinner. Overnight: Sovereign Resort Cooktown. Day 7 Fri 09 Jul 21 COOKTOWN — LIZARDS ISLAND — CAIRNS B,D After breakfast you will enjoy a scenic flight over the . 30 mins later you will ar- rive at one of the most beautiful places in Australia “Lizard Island”. Lizard Island National Park is the only continental island group close to the outer barrier reef. The stark, rugged beauty of Lizard Island contrasts sharply with the sparkling blue waters and luxuriant fringing reefs, which surround the island group. Sensational snorkelling opportunities abound around this Marine National Park as the reef grows right up to the shore around the island. Because the island’s remote location, you will find that the coral reef is in pristine condition. 4 hours are yours to do as you wish, snorkel the world-famous Clam Garden, relax under the Casuarina trees at Watson's Bay, take a walk to the Blue Lagoon (voted World's Best Remote Beach) with your guide or keep busy and do a little of everything! Whatever you choose to do at Lizard Island, you can be sure to have a most memo- rable day! Afterwards you will make your way back to Cairns and experience unique views of the world heritage listed wetlands of the lower section of Cape York Peninsula as well as exciting aeri- al views of Port Douglas, the Daintree Valley, Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, Bloomfield, just to name a few. After arrival in Cairns, you will enjoy a Farewell-Dinner at Dundee’s Waterfront Res- taurant to taste the flavours of Australia. Overnight: Double Tree by Hilton Cairns Day 8 Sat 10 Jul 21 CAIRNS B Your tour will conclude today following breakfast and your transfer to Cairns Airport.

Tour Inclusions:

Transfer Airport Cairns to Hotel and back, Air Safari on a Cessna 208 or similar aircraft, Fully escorted by a tour director, 7 nights accommodation including Breakfast Daily (B), Meals as stipulated in Itinerary include 7x Breakfast, 4x Dinner, 3x Lunch, Luggage allowance of 10 KG per person, (we can store some additional Luggage at the Hotel in Cairns) National Park fees Sightseeing includes  Cruise Karumba with croc spotting bird watching, Tour exclusions: International airfares, additional/optional tour costs, hotel private Horn Island , Torres Strait Heritage Museum mini bar, sightseeing/meals not stated in itinerary.  Off the Wharf fishing in Horn Island Tour Price $7800 per person on a share twin basis, single supplement additional $840 per person  Return Ferry Horn Island — Thursday Island  Thursday Island Tour with other passengers Surcharge for individual requests at any date (no tour director) For 4 passengers only $no surcharge  Entry Green Hill Fort Museum For 2 passengers only $3870 per person on a share twin basis  4WD Tour to Tip of Australia/Cape York Tour Dates  James Cook Museum entry fee 03-10 July 2021 or any date at your choice as individual tour *minimum 6 passengers to guarantee departure  Scenic flight over Great Barrier Reef

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