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Day1 - Sydney.Fraser Island
Our tour begins with an early morning departure from Sydney flying
along the New South Wales coast passing Coffs Harbour, Coolangatta
and over Stradbroke Island, finally landing on Fraser Island.
The ground tour begins with a journey into the lush central rainforest,
following Wangoolba Creek. There is time for a swim in the clear
blue waters of Lake McKenzie or take a stroll around white sandy
shores of this beautiful perched lake. Kingfisher Bay Resort
(LD)
Day 2 - Hervey Bay . Carnarvon Gorge
We head westward to Injune where we transfer by road to Carnarvon
Gorge National Park. After lunch there is a tour the gorge area
exploring the natural beauty of this unique location. Of special
interest is the ancient aboriginal art on the walls of the many
caves within the gorges. Overnight is at the Carnarvon Wilderness
Lodge. Situated on the edge of the National Park, the lodge offers
safari style cabins set unobtrusively amid Macrozamias and Gums,
with an outback charm all of its own. Carnarvon Wilderness Lodge (BLD)
Day 3 - Carnarvon Gorge . Longreach
This morning we head northwest across the central western hills
of Queensland to the famous outback township of Longreach.
After landing we spend time in the Stockman’s Hall of Fame before
touring the township. Jumbuck Motor Inn (BLD)
Day 4 - Longreach . Normanton
The aircraft now flies northwards to the historic township of Normanton.
Before lunch we suggest you may like to walk around the town
visiting the original store of Burns Philip, or take a drink
the “Purple Pub”. In the afternoon we walk across
the road to the railway station for a journey into the past—a
ride on the famous Gulflander Railmotor.
Normanton Hotel/Motel (BLD)
Day 5 - Normanton . Bamaga . Horn Island
Our flight this morning is along the western coastline of Cape
York, over flying the many small aboriginal settlements.
Upon arrival at Bamaga we join our guide for a drive to the very tip
of Australia—Cape York. Mid afternoon we fly across
to Horn Island. Gateway Torres Strait Resort (BLD)
Day 6 - Horn Island . Thursday Island . Cooktown
This morning we take the local ferry to Thursday Island where we
explore the regional capital of Torres Strait. Here you will
see past history of the Pearl Divers and the many ship wrecks
that have occurred, including the famous Quetta. Upon returning
to Horn Island we re board the aircraft for the flight down the
eastern Cape York coastline passing over the wilderness regions
where the rain forests come down to the coast to join the Coral
Reefs. From an altitude of around 1,500ft we see the ever changing
colour of the Coral Sea as deeper water is replaced with coral
reefs. Upon arrival in Cooktown the remainder of the afternoon
is free to explore. River of Gold Motel (BLD)
Day 7 - Cooktown . Cairns
Our first visit today is the Cooktown Museum, where you can see
relics from Captain James Cook’s disastrous stay
when he ran aground in 1770. We continue to explore the
town with a visit
to Grassy Hill, before returning to the airport for the
short flight into Cairns. From here the tour ends with
a flight back
home. (BL)
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