Starting in Cairns, the trip makes its way via the Daintree Rainforest and Bloomfield Falls to Cooktown and explores the wetlands and grasslands of the vast Lakefield National Park. Merluna Station is the real deal - a far-north Queensland cattle station where the group stays in renovated stockmen's quarters and has the opportunity to get involved in station activities. The tour then heads to Mapoon, for two days working alongside the Aboriginal landowners on the Cape York Turtle Rescue program. Following the old Overland Telegraph Line north is one of the world's top four-wheel drives, crossing numerous creeks to arrive at Punsand Bay, the base for the final three-hour trek to the tip of Australia.
The Cape York – Top of Australia tour costs $4690 plus a $400 conservation contribution to the Cape York Turtle Rescue program for the first traveller, and $3518 plus the $400 conservation contribution for the second traveller, land only on a twin share basis. It includes a Peregrine tour leader/driver, local guides, transport, accommodation, most meals and entrance fees. Conditions apply.
For further information, contact your travel agent or Peregrine Travel Centre on 1300 854 500 or visit www.peregrineadventures.com.