Cape York Frontier (Drive/ Fly)

7 days
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From Cairns to Horn Island
4.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Close-up of a vividly colored reptile with blue and green patterns.
  • Tropical beach with palm trees and calm ocean.
  • Tropical beach with turquoise waters and lush greenery.
  • Urban waterfront view with buildings and a dock.
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  • Fascinating insight into the history of Northern Queensland and Torres Straight. Interesting scenery.

    Cape York Frontier (Drive/ Fly) reviewer 1
    Robyn, traveled in September
    4.0
  • Underwater view of colorful coral reef.
  • Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef with turquoise waters.
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AAT Kings
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Cross the Daintree River into Cape Tribulation
  • Explore ancient rock art in Quinkan Country
  • Watch the sunset over Gulf of Carpentaria
  • Swim at the serene Fruit Bat Falls
  • Tour Thursday Island's rich cultural history

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cairns - Cooktown
  2. Day 2 Cooktown - Musgrave
  3. Day 3 Musgrave - Weipa
  4. Day 4 Weipa - Bramwell
  5. Day 5 Bramwell - Seisia
  6. Day 6 Cape York - Somerset
  7. Day 7 Seisia - Thursday Island - Cairns
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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  • Insurance
  • Optional

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Sovereign Resort Hotel

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Musgrave Roadhouse

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Albatross Bay Resort

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Bramwell Cattle Station

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Seisia Holiday Village

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.3
(110 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

381

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    4.0
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    AAT Kings
    4.3
  • KP
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Good pace. A lot of history stories which I’m not really into. Food and accommodation good. Prefer more active (walking) opportunities
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • Cape York Frontier (Drive/ Fly) reviewer 2
    · September 2nd, 2022
    Fascinating insight into the history of...
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    Trip date: August 2022
  • Cape York Frontier (Drive/ Fly) reviewer 3
    · July 7th, 2021
    I find this insensitive since we could not go on the Cape York trip due to Covid restrictions I am still awaiting a response from you and AAT re a refund . There seems to be limited spaces for next year and who knows what is going happen Regards Robyn and Dennis Ladd
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    Trip date: June 2021

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    Dana

    Asked on December 26th, 2024

    Which tours take tourists to the tip of Australia, we are fit seniors.

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2024

      Cape York Frontier tour is the only trip we can offer to your suggested location. You have an option to fly/drive or drive/fly which is the reverse option of the tour set up. High level of fitness is required due to remote location with most locations having uneven ground and rough terrain.

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    Michael

    Asked on April 1st, 2024

    I want to ask, in the near future I have plans to go to Australia but when I get there I want to get a tour about the city for that how much does it cost and price?

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2024

      Are you interested in this 7-day fully guided Cape York Frontier tour or are you just looking for a city tour in one particular location?

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