16th June, 2009

Cairns ~ Mt Carbine 161km

Depart Cairns 9am
Kuranda 10 am to enjoy Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience (own expense) or just take this time to look around this beautiful village
Arrive Mt Carbine early afternoon to set up camp

17th June, 2009

Mt Carbine

Today we explore the Mt Carbine areaexploring the many 4wd tracks in the area or a day trip to Mt Mulligan
Go Red Claw Fishing
Free Nature/Informatin Walk

18th June, 2009

Mt Carbine ~ Musgrave Roadhouse 345km

Depart 8.30am
Today we head north visiting the Split Rock Aboriginal Rock Art site - Laura and depending on the road conditions we will be in camp early in the afternoon. Campfires allowed (bring own firewood)

19th June, 2009

Musgrave Roadhouse ~ Archer River Roadhouse 174km

Depart 9am
Today is a leisurely drive to Archer River via Coen

20th June, 2009

Archer River Roadhouse ~ Weipa 197km

Depart 9am
Today we drive straight to Weipa, with the mandatory food & toilet stops

21st June, 2009
22nd June, 2009

Weipa

We have 2 free days at Weipa with most people opting for the Mine Tour while some will take the opportunity to go fishing or catching up on some of those domestic duties.

23rd June, 2009

Weipa ~ Moreton Telegraph Station 135km

Departure time depends on road conditions
Today we start to travel the Telegraph Track

24th June, 2009

Moreton Telegraph Station ~ Cockatoo Creek 131km

Today is another short day but today we start our drive up the Old Telegraph Track. Today we will see the infamous Gunshot where many an over enthusiastic 4wder has ended their trip.
Tonight is our first bush camp!!!

25th June, 2009

Cockatoo Creek ~ Loyalty Beach 140km

Today we continue up the Old Telegraph Track checking out Fruit Bat Falls, Twin Falls and Elliot Falls before crossing the Jardine River on the ferry and continuing on to Loyalty Beach our base camp for exploring the Tip.

26th June, 2009
27th June, 2009

Loyalty Beach

We have two days to explore the Tip. Some of the options here are a day trip to Thursday Is, Fishing, Helicopter Rides, visit Historic War Sites, do some beach driving just to the south of Loyalty Beach or just take some time to relax and enjoy the surrounds.

28th June, 2009

Loyalty Beach ~ Captain Billy’s Landing 190km

Today we head south along the Bamaga Road with the last 27km of the drive being along a picturesque, windy single lane track to another bush camp right at the beach.

29th June, 2009

Captain Billy’s Landing ~ Musgrave Roadhouse

Today we head back to Musgrave Roadhouse on the way back south.

30th June, 2009

Musgrave Roadhouse ~ Lakefield NP

Today we start the drive through Lakefield National Park.

1st July, 2009

Lakefield National Park ~ Endeavour River Escape, Cooktown

Today we leave Lakefield NP and head to Cooktown for a few lay days.

2nd July, 2009
3rd July, 2009
4th July, 2009

Cooktown

There are plenty of options to fill in the days, checkout Cooktown, it’s history and historic buildings, James Cook Museum, short drives to waterfalls in the area, we will be taking a drive to the Lion’s Den Hotel for a meal, a trip up the Cape wouldn’t be complete without a visit. Black Mountains National Park, fishing for those that still feel then need, croc spotting, or just take the time to relax around the camp.

5th July, 2009

Cooktown ~ Cape Tribulation 168km

Today should be a great day of 4wding along the Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation.

6th July, 2009

Cape Tribulation

There is plenty to occupy your time here at Cape Trib - Jungle Surfing for those looking for that bit of adventure, a few boardwalks through the Daintree with easy access from the Camp for the wheelies, Wilderness Cruises/Mangrove Cruises.
Our awards night will take place this evening!

7th July, 2009

Cape Tribulation ~ Cairns 140km

Today is an easy drive back to Cairns to end what should be the adventure of a lifetime!!