Experience the real adventure of driving yourself through one of the last great wilderness areas of Australia. To stand at the most northerly point of Australia is a dream of many who enjoy the quest to journey to remote areas.

Day 1
Our journey begins from Cairns as we head west over the mountain range, leaving tropical rainforests behind, to the old mining town of Chillagoe. We visit an historic 100 year old hotel which is Australia’s only true BYO pub. We see aboriginal rock art sites, and enjoy a guided tour of the Chillagoe caves with a Park Ranger. We can cool off at a swimming hole and at sunset, stroll around the ruins of the old smelters. After our Welcome Dinner we will explore the stars at the observatory.

Day 2
Today we hit the back roads through outback cattle stations on our way to Palmer River. We visit an historic aboriginal site, have a guided tour of a 100 year old gold mine, and explore the ruins of the old Mount Mulligan township before traversing the first of many water crossings.

Day 3
A short stop at Lakeland is first, before heading north along the Peninsular Development road on our way to our overnight stay at Coen. We visit the township of Laura along the way, with its cultural centre and also the famous rock art site. Corrugations, bull dust, river crossings and great scenery make up most of this day before making camp.

Day 4
After leaving our campsite our destination today is the mining town of Weipa. Here we will spend the next two days winding down and exploring the area. Arriving just before lunch you will have time to relax or take a dip before we embark on an organised tour of the mine. With a beer or wine in hand, the place to be is at the beach as we sit and watch the sun set over the tranquil waters of the Gulf.

Day 5
Today is your free day. You can relax, explore or enjoy a half day or full day fishing trip – the choice is yours. Please note - to avoid any disappointment, fishing trips must be booked well before the tour departure date.

Day 6
Today begins the most challenging part of our journey and yet the most satisfying. We head for the Old Telegraph Track where we encounter plenty of creek crossings to negotiate and spectacular waterfalls where we can cool off. Our campsite after an exciting day will be at Eliot Falls.

Day 7
We now head for the seaside village of Seisia which overlooks the beautiful Torres Strait. But first, we take a short ferry ride across the Jardine River and on to the township of Bamaga before we arrive at our ocean front campsite.

Day 8
Today is the day that we head for the top of Australia. We also visit Punsand Bay, an old WW2 plane wreck and the historical site of Somerset. Celebrations aplenty as you walk the final few hundred metres to stand on the Australian mainland's most northerly point. You have finally made it to the Tip.

Day 9
This is another free day all day. You may choose to relax and take in the sites although we strongly recommend that you get on a ferry to Thursday Island or Horn Island. You will find many places of historical significance along with cultural wonders on these islands.

Day 10
Back on the road again, heading south this time along the Peninsular Development road to the turnoff to Captain Billy’s Landing. Right on the shores of the South Pacific Ocean, this is a spectacular place to have lunch. We make our campsite at Moreton Telegraph Station late in the afternoon and enjoy a walk along the banks of the Wenlock River.

Day 11
We head into the Lakefield National Park today, where our campsite is on the banks of the Normanby River at the beautiful Kalpower Crossing. Beautiful scenery, billabongs, and abundant wildlife make up most of the day and perhaps there will be a chance to catch a barra for dinner – but remember – beware of crocodiles !!

Day 12
Our journey today starts by visiting the historic Old Laura Homestead before traversing the Battle Camp Range to the township of Cooktown. Billabongs and waterholes are plentiful as is the birdlife here. Arriving at Cooktown, we have lunch before a tour of the museum in the afternoon. At sunset though, the place to be is at the Grassy Hill Lookout – where Captain Cook spotted his first kangaroo.

Day 13
It’s a free morning to explore. You may choose to visit the local cemetery or botanic gardens, walk the historic main street or fish along the jetty. After lunch we continue on our journey south, visiting a unique remote area of coastline, Black Mountain, and a spectacular gorge on our way to our overnight accommodation. Our Farewell Dinner tonight will be at the famous Lions Den’s Hotel.

Day 14
We set off this morning, up and over the range along the scenic Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation, and through the World Heritage areas of the Daintree National Park. We pass through Mossman and take the scenic coastal drive before arriving back in Cairns where we say our farewells.