Cars tow hybrid caravans across a deep water causeway at Kalpowar Crossing on the Normanby River in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.

CAPE YORK ADVENTURE

Cairns ​- Weipa - The Tip - Cooktown - Cairns

18 Days / 17 Nights

Tour Description

Specifically designed to take 4WD motorhomes, larger trailers, hybrids, 'vans and capable AWD's.
Based on our popular Explorer tour, we have modified the route to accommodate larger vehicles.
We'll show you all the popular sights and many of our secret spots too.
We take you to places you didn't think you'd get to on your own!
Taking you safely from Cairns to The Tip of Australia and back again.

Highlights

  • Cape York Gateway
  • UNESCO Listed Rock Art
  • Iconic Roadhouses
  • Chili Beach
  • Cooktown
  • Unique Flora & Fauna
  • Gold Mining History
  • Old Telegraph Track
  • Working Cattle Stations
  • Croc Spotting
  • Seisia & Bamaga
  • Waterfalls & Swimming Holes
  • 4 National Parks
  • WWII Sites
  • Five Beaches Drive
  • The Tip of Australia!

Tour Requirements

No 4WD experience required.
We will train you as we go.
 If you've been driving off-road for years, you'll be able to put that experience to the test!

If towing, you'll need to have some reversing skills!
Lifts and snorkels are not required.

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2026 Tour Dates

Thu 4 June - Sun 21 June                                        (CLOSED)

Sat 18 July - Tue 4 Aug                                             (CLOSED)

Tue 11  Aug - Fri 28 Sept                                                 (FULL)

Sat 5 Sept - Tue 22 Sept                                       (1 place left)

2027 Tour Dates

Mon 7 June - Thu 24 June                                 (4 places left)

Fri 16 July - Mon 2 Aug                                        (​6 places left)

Mon 9 Aug - Thu 26 Aug                                     (​5 places left)

Fri 3 Sept - Mon 20 Sept                                     (​6 places left)

2026 Tour Dates

Thu 4 June - Sun 21 June
(CLOSED)

Sat 18 July - Tue 4 Aug
(CLOSED)

Tue 11 Aug - Fri 28 Aug
(FULL)

Sat 5 Sept - Tue 22 Sept
(​1 place left)

2027 Tour Dates

Mon 7 June - Thu 24 June
(4 places left)

Fri 16 July - Mon 2 Aug
(​6 places left)

Mon 9 Aug - Thu 26 Aug
(5 places left)

Fri 3 Sept - Mon 20 Sept
(​6 places left)

Inclusions

  • 17 Nights camping fees
  • Welcome dinner
  • "The Tip" Celebration dinner
  • Farewell dinner
  • Rock art tour
  • Bauxite mine tour
  • Cooktown Museum tour
  • Jardine River ferry fees
  • National Park permits
  • Indigenous land access permits
  • Experienced tour leader / guide
  • Support vehicle equipped with first aid kit, defibrillator, satellite comms & PLB
  • Mechanical support with a comprehensive tool kit

Costs

Tour

$8250

Price per vehicle 
Includes 2 people

Extra Adult

$1350

Per additional
adult

Extra Child

$950

Per additional
child under 16 

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