Explore Cape York’s Wilderness with Keys4Adventure

21 Days
  • 20
  • 5
  • 10
  • 30 Days Prior
  • May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct
  • 12+

Overview

Please note that the cost and time frame are calculated from starting in Melbourne. if you are from another state or territory please get in touch with us and we will be happy to give individualised pricing.

Ultimate Cape Adventure: A 4Γ—4 expedition through the wilds of Cape York!

A true adventure through nature, taking in the wilderness and ruggedness of Cape York while experiencing the excitement of a 4Γ—4 expedition. You’ll travel through the key highlights of Cape York so you get to experience the unique beauty, culture and exciting off-road challenges that make a Cape York 4Γ—4 tour an unforgettable adventure.

Trip Highlights

  • Rinyirru National Park & 12 Mile Lagoon
  • The Tip of Cape York
  • Musgrave Station
  • Weipa & The Old Telegraph Track
  • Bauxite Mine Tour
  • Moreton Telegraph Station
  • Eliot Falls National Park
  • Daintree Ferry
  • Alexandria Lookout
  • White Lily & Pink Lily Lagoons
  • Wujal Wujal Falls
  • Lions Den Hotel
  • Cooktown Heritage Museum
  • Black Mountain
  • Isabell Falls
  • Old Laura Homestead

Itinerary (Subject to change)

Drive from Melbourne to Cairns for 2500 km.

Enjoy the long stretch of the scenic coastal drive going to Cairns. Don’t forget to make stops on some notable places.

Lunch, Dinner

Drive from Cairns to Cooktown for 330 km.

Explore Cairns and its sorrounding attractions such as The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Forest . Also, you’ll love the historical sites and scenic viewpoints in Cooktown

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Head north from Cooktown to Lakefield National Park for 100 km.

Enjoy exploring the Lakefield National Park’s diverse landscape. Explore its wetlands, woodlands, rivers and wild life spotting.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive from Lakefield National Park to Weipa for 250kms.

Enjoy the wonderful beaches and go for fishing trip in Weipa, a coastal town known for its mining industry and beaches.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel from Weipa to Archer River 250kms

Visit the historic town of Bramwell and explore the rugged tracks of the Old Telegraph Track and camp along the way.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive from Archer River to Bamaga 285kms.

Spend a few days exploring the scenic beauty of Cape York, including Eliot Falls, Twin Falls, and the Jardine River.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return journey from Cape York to Cairns 800kms. Cairns to Melbourne 2500kms.

Enjoy the sights that you’ve missed before heading back home

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Inclusions

  • Trip departs from Rockbank, Victoria. (Interstate clients can meet us en route - prior agreement is required)
  • 4x4 training course - compulsory 1-2 day course to be completed prior to travel (course fee included)
  • Lasseters Crowne Plaza Hotel
  • The Daintree Rainforest
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Daintree Ferry
  • Alexandria Lookout
  • Daintree Ice- Cream
  • Wujal Wujal Falls
  • Lions Den Hotel
  • Cooktown Heritage Museum
  • Black Mountain
  • Isabell Falls
  • Old Laura Homestead
  • Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park*
  • White Lily & Pink Lily Lagoons*
  • Musgrave Station
  • 28 Mile Lagoon
  • Weipa
  • Bauxite Mine Tour & Sunset Cruise
  • Moreton Telegraph Station
  • Eliot Falls National Park
  • Eliot/ Twin Falls & Saucepan
  • Old Telegraph Track*
  • Canal & Sams Creeks
  • Jardine River Ferry
  • Bamaga
  • Pajinka "The Tip"
  • Punsand Bay
  • Seisia
  • Island Tour; Thursday/ Horn/ Roko
  • Fruitbat Falls
  • Merluna Cattle Station
  • Coen Museum
  • Hann River
  • Quinkan Cultural Centre*
  • Split Rock Aboriginal Rock Art
  • Palmer River Roadhouse
  • All campground fees
  • Dedicated camera person and video of the trip (provided on USB)
  • Camp shower and shower tent (set up *most* nights where logistics and water supply permits.) Where possible on the longer trips we will stop for supply replenishment and if possible, look for a shower facility for everyone (i.e. in a caravan park or town facility).
  • Convoy β€˜leaders vehicles’ - fully equipped for all trip conditions and the support role.
  • Guidance for four-wheel driving as required.
  • Pre-trip surveys (to check campsites, road conditions, any road closures etc). Whilst we run these surveys throughout the trip, we do not provide a set itinerary as it can often change. We will provide enough information to allow you to understand the direction and key locations. In the event that a survey can’t be undertaken our mapping equipment together with Google Earth will provide us with the information we need,
  • Trip planning and mapping (all trips are mapped on OziExplorer software so that we run to a predetermined route, as well as a Plan B when needed). We retain flexibility to allow for breakdowns and unforeseen circumstances. Daily updates of the itinerary for the day so that you know what is ahead and can plan your lunch etc as well as the evening meal.
  • First Aid Support – All tour guides hold First Aid Certificates and can provide basic first aid.
  • Basic β€˜bush mechanics’. We assist with tyre changes and vehicle issues where we can.
  • Emergency satellite phones carried at all times for emergencies.
  • β€˜Home Charlie’ contact should we need home-based assistance for anything.
  • All trip meals are provided as follows. Menu selection email is sent via email prior to travel:
  • Breakfast – Choice of cereal and muesli with milk of your choice, toast and condiments. Billy tea and plunger coffee. Hot breakfast is provided some mornings and also may have leftover dinner toasted sandwiches or bubble and squeak.
  • Lunch – Selection of sandwich meats and salads with either bread, wraps or crackers and condiments with Billy tea and coffee.
  • Dinner – Open fire spit roasts, camp oven meals and dumplings, stir-fries, pastas, seafood and curry. Accompanied with either roasted vegetables, salad, pasta, rice or damper.
  • Desserts/Supper - Billy Tea, coffee, hot milo, campfire marshmallows. Some nights we may offer a camp oven dessert such as apple crumble or rum fruit cake with ice cream or custard.
  • Meals are carefully planned to cover all needs to keep it all-inclusive for your convenience. You can just come along and enjoy the trip and let us do the cooking for you

Exclusions

  • There’s not a whole lot that we don't include.
  • ALL trip participants must provide:
  • Any snacks, beverages, drinking water,
  • Cutlery, plates, cups etc.
  • Tents, bedding and all linen.
  • Camping chairs
  • Travel insurance
  • In addition, Tag Along Participants MUST provide (included for non-tag along participants):
  • Reliable 4WD vehicle
  • Spare parts
  • Spare tyres
  • Spare fuel
  • Oils, etc.
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Insurance
  • Top Tier Roadside Assistance
  • We travel to some pretty remote and rugged territory and finding parts or doing repairs can be extremely difficult.

NDIS Inclusions

  • Trip departs from Rockbank, Victoria. (Interstate clients can meet us en route – Arrangements will be made prior to travel )
  • Pick up from home
  • Support Workers (NDIS reimburses for this. conditions apply)
  • Lasseters Crowne Plaza Hotel
  • The Daintree Rainforest
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Daintree Ferry
  • Alexandria Lookout
  • Daintree Ice- Cream
  • Wujal Wujal Falls
  • Lions Den Hotel
  • Cooktown Heritage Museum
  • Black Mountain
  • Isabell Falls
  • Old Laura Homestead
  • Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park
  • White Lily & Pink Lily Lagoons
  • Musgrave Station
  • 28 Mile Lagoon
  • Weipa
  • Bauxite Mine Tour & Sunset Cruise
  • Moreton Telegraph Station
  • Eliot Falls National Park
  • Eliot/ Twin Falls & Saucepan
  • Old Telegraph Track
  • Canal & Sams Creeks
  • Jardine River Ferry
  • Bamaga
  • Pajinka “The Tip
  • Punsand Bay
  • Seisia
  • Island Tour; Thursday/ Horn/ Roko
  • Fruitbat Falls
  • Merluna Cattle Station
  • Coen Museum
  • Hann River
  • Quinkan Cultural Centre
  • Split Rock Aboriginal Rock Art
  • Palmer River Roadhouse
  • Campground Cost
  • Cutlery, plates, cups etc.
  • Tents, bedding and all linen.
  • Camping chairs
  • Dedicated camera person and video of the trip (provided on USB)
  • Camp shower and shower tent (set up *most* nights where logistics and water supply permits.) Where possible on the longer trips we will stop for supply replenishment and if possible, look for a shower facility for everyone (i.e. in a caravan park or town facility).
  • Convoy β€˜leaders vehicles’ – fully equipped for all trip conditions and the support role.
  • Pre-trip surveys (to check campsites, road conditions, any road closures etc). Whilst we run these surveys throughout the trip, we do not provide a set itinerary as it can often change. We will provide enough information to allow you to understand the direction and key locations. In the event that a survey can’t be undertaken our mapping equipment together with Google Earth will provide us with the information we need.
  • Trip planning and mapping (all trips are mapped on OziExplorer software so that we run to a predetermined route, as well as a Plan B when needed). We retain flexibility to allow for breakdowns and unforeseen circumstances. Daily updates of the itinerary for the day so that you know what is ahead and can plan your lunch etc as well as the evening meal.
  • First Aid Support – All tour guides and support workers hold First Aid Certificates and can provide basic first aid.
  • Emergency satellite phones carried at all times for emergencies.
  • Home Charlie’ contact should we need home-based assistance for anything.
  • All trip meals are provided as follows. Menu selection email is sent via email prior to travel:
  • Breakfast – Choice of cereal and muesli with milk of your choice, toast and condiments. Billy tea and plunger coffee. Hot breakfast is provided some mornings and also may have leftover dinner toasted sandwiches or bubble and squeak.
  • Lunch – Selection of sandwich meats and salads with either bread, wraps or crackers and condiments with Billy tea and coffee.
  • Dinner – Open fire spit roasts, camp oven meals and dumplings, stir-fries, pastas, seafood and curry. Accompanied with either roasted vegetables, salad, pasta, rice or damper.
  • Desserts/Supper – Billy Tea, coffee, hot milo, campfire marshmallows. Some nights we may offer a camp oven dessert such as apple crumble or rum fruit cake with ice cream or custard.
  • Meals are carefully planned to cover all needs to keep it all-inclusive for your convenience. You can just come along and enjoy the trip and let us do the cooking for you.

NDIS Excludes

  • There’s not a whole lot that we don’t include.
  • 4*4 wheelchair (can be hired from us)
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra activities E.G mine tours
From $8,170
/ Tag Along + 1 Passenger
From $1,225
/ Tag Along - Additional Passenger
From $18,600
/ NDIS Participant
From $2,790
/ NDIS Additional Passenger
From $9,805
/ Drive With K4A
From $720
/ Drive with K4A - Additional Passenger