Adventurous Women, grab the man or men in your life and join us on this epic self drive 4WD trip of a lifetime travelling from the northernmost tip of Australia along some of the toughest and most iconic off road tracks in the country and finishing up in Cairns.
If you have ever wanted to attempt the iconic tropical Queensland / Cape Tribulation 4WD tracks: The Bloomfield Track, The Old Telegraph Track and Frenchmans Track this is the trip for you.
This self drive trip is fully supported by 4WD expert leaders and includes everything you need for the journey, just fly in to Bamaga (from Cairns) to meet the group and we take of the rest.
You will be supplied with your very own "Beast", a comfortable, airconditioned automatic Nissan GU Patrol as well as all camping equipment, camp chairs, table, touring tent camp lighting, crockery, cutlery etc. and a highly experienced guide team to get you through the toughest of sections.
There is a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 Drivers allowable for each "Beast" and all 2 or 3 in the vehicle take it turns in being passenger or driver for the duration of the trip (of course this is optional if you don't wish to drive at all). -
If it's just you and your partner or friend, then the price is $5990.00 each for this tour,
or if there are 3 of you travelling together in the one vehicle the price reduces to $4990.00 per person.
A Little about the "Beasts" and the 4WD experience:
With auto gear box, power steering and air con, you drive in comfort and style. 4WD enthusiasts will love the tours, but no previous 4WD experience is required, just be a confident and competent driver. Our guides will assist.Our tours embrace every 4WD icon and must do that the Cape offers.You miss nothing. Hit all the famous 4WD tracks and enjoy the best of the Aussie bush, including great tucker, camp fires under the stars, refreshing swims in welcoming streams and in the mornings rise to the call of wild birds heralding new adventures!
Click here if you prefer a women's only version heading from Cairns to Bamaga
Please note: To attend this event you must be COVID double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination MUST be supplied BEFORE the event by emailing a screen shot or appropriate document to office@adventurouswomen.com.au
From Bamaga another short drive to your first night campsite at charming Loyalty Beach. Here final paperwork will be completed, followed by a full introduction to your vehicle and a team briefing. Dinner tonight at your beachfront camp.
Note for Day 1: Flights are not included from Cairns to Bamaga – airfares start from approx. $300 one way with Rex Airlines to Bamaga.
Alternatively you can arrive via Torres Strait Island if you'd like to participate in an optional tour or spend time their prior to the beginning of the tour.
Fares from Cairns at 0800 to Horn Island 1025 start from approx. $180
**Our Operations Staff can help coordinate and arrange airfares and tours for you **
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Once off the Five Beaches Track, a stop at the Croc Tent is compulsory as no Cape York trip is complete without a Croc Tent souvenir. Back to Loyalty Beach campsite where we enjoy a traditional ‘Fish and Chips†sunset dinner on the beach at the Loyalty Beach Restaurant and Bar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
First off, you must cross the crocodile infested Jardine River by ferry. The Jardine River effectively separates the Tip of Australia from the rest of Cape York. Once on the OTT, you can enjoy a refreshing swim at Fruit Bat Falls and navigate some of the 4wd obstacles that make the OTT legendary. Bush camp tonight is at the National Parks campsite at Eliot Falls. Toilets available but no showers. A refreshing dip at the falls, without soap is a better substitute than a shower.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
On all trips, it is possible that some obstacles will not be tackled if your Guide believes conditions are not favourable. There are several alternative tracks known as cheat tracks that can be utilised if required. Overall, this day will be remembered as one of your most exciting 4wd experiences.
As you depart the track at Bramwell Junction, stop and take a commemorative pic at the track signpost. From here it is a short drive down a section of the main Cape Road, called the Peninsula Development Road (PDR), to your camp at Bramwell Station, a working cattle station with spacious campgrounds popular with all Cape travellers. Dinner and entertainment tonight is provided by the station staff. There will be a lot to chat about over dinner as you recount the adventures of the previous two days.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
This track also has an infamous reputation due to its two river crossings, the Pascoe and the Wenlock Rivers. Both rivers feature steepish approach and exit angles and water levels can fluctuate throughout the season, sometimes making one or both nearly impassable. On all occasions you will be directed by your Guide as to the safety and viability of attempting these crossings. If a river is unpassable, which is highly unlikely, an alternative route will be required.
Camp tonight at Chuulangun, a peaceful bush camp with a basic but clean bush toilet and a classic ‘donkey’ hot water shower setup.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
As is our policy to enjoy the Aussie bush to the fullest, you depart the main road at Coen and will travel less used roads and tracks. Still heading southwards, the changes in terrain and scenery will keep you fascinated. Driving conditions are comfortable, but you must always be alert and attentive to potential road hazards which can appear around any corner. Be prepared to navigate a washout and the occasional deeply rutted section.
On every day, your Guide ‘carries the billy’ and will be on the lookout for suitable rest stops to stretch the legs and for a morning or afternoon tea break.
Another nice campsite tonight at Musgrave Roadhouse. Late each afternoon, the manager feeds the freshwater crocs in the campsite dam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Camp tonight at the 1880’s Lions Den Hotel, a famous stopover for adventurers journeying to and from Cape York.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Your last night is either in rustic cabins or camped at a rainforest camp area with bar facilities. Farewell group dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Rustic Cabin or Rainforest Camp
After lunch, stop at Mossman Gorge to explore a fascinating remnant of the world’s oldest rainforest.
The Captain Cook Highway which hugs the ocean shore provides a wonderful drive into Cairns to conclude your adventure.
Your adventure finishes on arrival at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
For the duration of our road trip to the tip, each night will be spent in either National Parks (where there is a toilet and sometimes shower), Commercial Campgrounds where you'll find a nice shower & toilet or Bush Camps with our own portable shower & toilet
Sleeping arrangements : If you're booking with a friend or partner, you will be sharing together for the duration, in a very roomy canvas Touring Tent, whereby each of you to be allocated your own stretcher bed & self inflating mattress.
If you're booking as one of three in a vehicle, you will either be sharing together with one other person from your vehicle for the duration in a very roomy canvas Touring Tent, whereby each of you to be allocated your own stretcher bed & self inflating mattress, or you'll be allocated your own Single Stretcher Tent (these are limited subject to availability at the time of booking).
For hygiene reasons we cannot rotate guests through the different tents and we do not supply sleeping bag or pillow. For a small charge, sleeping bag and pillow can be supplied to collect at tour start. These items remain your property.
Participation: This tour does require some very limited camp site participation. Each day, we always try our best to provide a full camp set up and take down to allow you full rest and relaxation time. However, we do request that all participants pack and unpack their camp bed and mattress daily and on a rare occasion, if camp arrival or departure times are late, we do appreciate any help in the easy task of setting or taking down the tents.
ITINERARY NOTES:
1. Participation on this tour requires a flight on Day 1 from Cairns to Bamaga. It is recommended that we arrange this for you.
2. Depending on when you arrive in Cairns and your pre tour plans, we also recommend that you take advantage of our excellent group accommodation rates at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort and at a minimum have the night booked at the resort before your Day 1 departure from Cairns. This will also allow you to conveniently store any unwanted luggage for the tour at the resort for collection on return.
3. As the tour finishes at the Resort mid to late afternoon on Day 9, it may also be convenient for you to have this night accommodation booked by us at the resort. This will enable a leisurely unloading of your vehicle and an unrushed and comfortable end of your holiday arrangements. If you wish to extend your holiday in the Cairns area, we can also assist with those arrangements. Please contact us to discuss.
Option to arrive Via Torres Strait Islands : Two Islands in one day: Tour of Thursday and Horn Island inc all ferries, transfers and lunch
Prior to making payment of your deposit, please ensure you read a copy of the Booking Terms & Conditions of our third party supplier. These terms are over and above those of Adventurous Women who act as Agent Only for this particular tour. A copy of the Terms & Conditions will be provided to you upon booking, along with a link to make payment of a deposit to confirm your place.
