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Bordered by the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea, Cape York Peninsula is an untouched wilderness dominated by mighty meandering rivers and vast flood plains. It’s the place where you can stand on the very tip of the Australian continent, discover the oldest rainforest in the world, and travel deep into wild frontier country.

Connected to New Guinea for much of the past 250,000 years, the repeated interchange of flora and fauna has bequeathed a rich biological legacy on Cape York Peninsula. Nowhere is this more evident than the Wenlock River, home to more freshwater fish species than any other river in Australia. You’ll also learn about the Cape’s incredible biological diversity at Piccaninny Plains, an AWC Sanctuary.

Cape York’s No. 1 adventure

Outback Spirit’s Cape York Wilderness Adventure has been the number 1 tour in Cape York for 10 years running. Our unique itinerary and inclusions, coupled with unrivalled professionalism and highly experienced guides sets our Cape York tour apart from the rest. In 2018, we celebrated 20 years since our first tour to the area in 1999. So much has changed over the years, and yet so much remains exactly the same.

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With Outback Spirit, you’ll have time to relax and absorb the astounding wilderness that is Cape York. Featuring more 2-night stays than any other tour to the area, our adventure stands head and shoulders above the rest because of its expertly crafted itinerary. At Lotus Bird Lodge, Cape York Peninsula Lodge and our very own Moreton Wilderness Lodge , your 2-night stay not only serves as a chance to slow down and relax, it also gives you the most enriching experience of the area.

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Book with confidence for the last remaining seats of 2021 with our special 100% Refund Guarantee. If you are unable to travel due to government enacted border closures you can amend or cancel your booking with no fees up to 2 days before departure. If your tour is cancelled due to government enacted border closures you will also be entitled to a full refund. Find out more here

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Cape York Wilderness Adventure

13 days | cairns - cairns fully accommodated tour.

The number 1 Cape York Tour!

Our Cape York tours run from May through to September and will take you from Cairns right up to the tip of Australia at Cape York. We have crafted a unique itinerary that sets our Cape York tour apart from the rest. This small group 4WD tour includes the very best of Cape York so that our clients truly experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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Horn Island: Heritage Museum (WWII history and Torres Strait artwork and artefacts)

Thursday Island: taxi tour, free time

Roko Island 

2023 PRICE:

Adult - $300

Child - $200 (under 14 yrs)

3 & under - FREE

Departing from the Seisia Wharf at 8:00am sharp.

Returning back to the wharf around 4:00 - 4:15pm

Start your day from Seisia joining Cape York Adventures on board one of our vessels built specifically for the Torres Strait. A small intimate group ensures you are well looked after and able to connect with other likeminded travellers.

We head across the Endeavour Straits passing Prince of Wales and Entrance Island enroute to Horn Island to visit the Heritage Museum, a privately owned collection of WW2 history and local culture and artefacts.

Back on the boat and off to TI, administrative centre of the Torres Strait.

Arriving at TI around 10.45am your taxi tour commences. You have about 90 minutes to check out the main street, visit Gab Tutui Cultural centre and enjoy lunch at one of the several pubs and cafes. 

Back on the boat at 1:30pm and over to Roko Island.

A short stroll to the old stone jetty with a Roko Island resident, hopefully being able to spot a crocodile.  

Soak up the serenity, enjoy a coffee, an icy cold tap beer or cocktail and walk around the island, you may even wish to purchase one of their souvenirs. 

(Please note that Roko Island is no longer running as a pearl farm)

Your skipper will keep you informed and look after your needs. 

Horn Island

Keep you eye out for Dugongs , Turtles and Crocs as we head into Horn Island, you just never know.

You will wander through the village to visit the Heritage Museum. The privately run Museum has all the WWII history of the area complied by local historian and WWII expert Vanessa Seekee. The Museum also showcases the artwork and Torres Strait artefacts collected by Richard Seekee and his family over decades and decades in Torres Strait.   

There is something to interest young and old in the museum from Pearl Divers suits and model pearl luggers to the stories and artefacts from WWII and the turtle shells and paintings and stories from Torres Strait. 

Thursday Island

Welcome to ti civilisation.

Cruising on to Thursday Island you can begin your exploration with the history walk on the water front, what do you know about Luis Vaez de Torres? What about 1606? 

Who named Thursday Island? 

TI Taxi Tour in a small group with TI Locals

Thursday Island is TI to the locals, and we will meet some of those locals who will take our guests on a personal taxi tour of the island. Our small groups mean you are enjoying a very personal tour around TI with guides who have shown our guests around TI for a decade. 

You will visit the highest point at Green Hill for a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding waterways, islands & TI. What threat to the British Empire prompted the building of Green Hill Fort on TI? 

You will visit TI cemetary: is there a Japanese Princess buried there? How many Japanese pearl divers graves are there? Is there a Japanese Imperial guard? See the tombstone memorial to Bernard Namok, the designer of the Torres Strait flag. What about Ephraim Bani the Torres Strait historian. 

Your guides will share history and culture stories as they show you around the whole island. Our guests always love meeting  a TI local. 

Gab Titui Cultural Centre

While you are wandering along the water front visit Gab Titui Cultural Centre, a premier art destination and repository for Torres Strait cultural artefacts. They sell Erub Arts (Darnley Island) artworks and many other local artists works. 

Explore Thursday Island or Relax

Wander Douglas Street and visit the Quetta Memorial Cathedral, Mona's Bazaar is always  interesting, ''Seehops' and Ah Boo's are classic TI stores known by the name of the owner. Tribal Boutique and Uncle Frankie's Café are city chic while Customs House on the waterfront reminds the visitor of the colonial history of Far North Queensland. 

Or you might want to just stay on the cool verandah of the Torres and enjoy another cold drink. 

You don't need to be back at the boat until 1.30pm giving you plenty of time to wander TI and explore (it isn't that big !)

Roko Island

By 2:30pm we are at beautiful Roko Island.

Roko is the smallest inhabited, self sustained island in the Torres Strait. A tropical paradise, where you can forget the red dust for a moment, relax and enjoy a cold tap beer or cocktail at the ' Jetty Bar ' if you wish, whilst absorbing the spectacular scenery. Take a stroll down to the old stone jetty and see if you can spot a crocodile.

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Cape York Adventure Tours Passenger or Tag Along with us from Cairns to Cape York with the local family business. We only offer Cape York Adventure Tours; because we are Cape York Obsessed!

Let us showcase to you why the Cape is becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations. With all the adventure seekers out there, looking for a local run guided tour you will never forget in Cape York.

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We have carefully planned meals for your Cape York Guided Tour around accessibility to food throughout the Cape York Peninsula.  Please check the Itinerary for when meals are catered for.

Breakfast – Choice Breakfast Cereals, Oates, Full Cream Milk, Toast & Condiments with Billy Tea and Coffee.

Hot Breakfasts offered a few times throughout your guided tour.

Lunch – sandwiches/ wraps with cold meats and salads, leftover dinners etc.   Served with Fresh Pots of Billy Tea and Fresh Coffee.

Dinner – Open fire spit roasts, Camp Oven Meals, Curries, Stir fries or Seafood with vegetables, salads, pastas, Rice Dishes or Fresh Baked Dampers. Billy Tea, Coffee, Hot Milos & Fire Marshmallows.  Some nights we will have good old classic desserts like Apple Crumble, Golden Syrup Dumplings or Plum Puddings with Ice Cream & Custard. 

Those of you who have never been to Cape York will be considerably surprised at the lack of access to food for local farms and communities alike. For more information about our catering

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Travelling alone through Queensland, I decided to experience Cape York. I was reluctant to risk it alone, so a tag-along tour sounded like a good idea. Dale suggested I could ride-along in their vehicle, which made a lot more sense!

The trip was well organised, the like-minded company was great, and the adventure memorable. Everyone was very well looked after and the facilities certainly adequate. I was sorry to see the trip end!

The ride-along option was perfect for me, to be able to enjoy the scenery, go to beautiful out-of-the-way places and camp without any hassles.

The vehicles were comfortable and obviously suited for the sometimes rough terrain. The tents and bedding were quite luxurious -- much more comfortable than I'd expected, and the trailer was a work of art -- so well thought out and practical.

Dale and Bones were terrific. They were thoughtful, helpful, efficient, and very patient. They managed to appear relaxed while ensuring that the tour ran smoothly. When difficulties arose Dale always had a Plan B (and maybe even C & D) and things got sorted without any fuss.

Dale took us to places I would otherwise have missed seeing, and his love of the Cape was infectious. His stories about camping with family and friends made the whole experience very special.

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Thank You for giving us lifetime memories of our trip to the Cape York Peninsula.  We had an absolutely fabulous experience with both Dale and Max looking after us and treating us with the best that Cape York had to offer.

We wish all of you the very best in your venture.

Fantastic way to see Cape York.  Some great company and amazing places to see.  A true camp experience without the hassle of setting up camp! Not to mention the delicious food to go with it.  Would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy the full CYGT Adventure.

Joe (Google review) 

We chose the Ride Along 12 day Cape York Tour as we are inexperienced at 4 wheel driving and the old telegraph track would be beyond us.  Dale & Max live and breathe the Cape and shared their knowledge and experiences with us.

The trip was well organised and the camp oven meals were delicious and varied.  We would highly recommend this guided tour to anyone who has doubts of conquering the Cape by themselves. 

Laurelle & Brian Mossop (Google Review)

Google Review from Leigh & Wayne, VIC. My husband and I have just returned from an absolutely wonderful 12 days with Cape York Guided tours. We went as ride alongs and could not have envisaged such a great trip. Dale and Bones are fantastic guides and we were also fortunate to have Renae on the trip as well. Food was great, sites visited were great, recommended tours were wonderful and the people in our group were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. Excellent value for money and the tents were perfect with very comfortable queen beds to sleep.

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10 Day 4WD Premium Hotel Cape York Tour

Experience a luxury Cape York Tour to Far North Queensland from Cairns to Cape York this 9-day Cape York tour. Visits unique locations, away from crowds.

11 Day Cooktown and Cape York Tour

11 Day Cooktown and Cape York Tour. Starting your trip in Cairns, then begin your Cape York adventure. Visit all the top locations.

11 Day Heritage Cape York 4WD Coach Tour

11 Day Heritage Cape York 4WD Coach Tour. Discover the natural and cultural heritage of Cape York then this top of the line tour could be just for you. Book...

11 Day Torres Strait & Cape York Cruise

Join a small ship adventure to explore a coastal cruise to 11 Day Torres Strait & Cape York Cruise. 72 guests visit northern Great Barrier Reef and Cape...

12 Day 4WD Premium Hotel Cape York Tour

Explore Far North Queensland on a 12 Day 4WD Premium Hotel Cape York Tour from Cairns to Cape York. This luxury tour is all-inclusive, best tours on offer.

12 Day Cape York & Arnhem Land Cairns to Darwin Cruise

Our 12-Day Cape York & Arnhem Land Cairns to Darwin Cruise visits Cape York and the Tiwi Islands. Experience unique cultural performances.

12 Day Cape York & Arnhem Land Darwin to Cairns Cruise

Our 12-Day / 11-Night Cape York & Arnhem Land Darwin - Cairns Cruise visits the Tiwi Islands, learn about their history, and experience unique cultural...

12 Day Cape York Guided 4WD Camping Tour

12 Day Cape York Guided 4WD Camping Tour camping from Cairns. Tag-a-long touring option perfect for groups to travel together. 4WD Vehicle - max 3-4 pax.

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See our exciting range of Cape York Tours. Journey to the tip of Australia today with Far North Escapes.

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Fifo trip to the tip of australia cape york tour.

$ 3,999.00 AUD

Venture to the tip of Australia on our 2 Day FIFO package to Cape York. Stay at Punsand Bay and enjoy the tranquillity of this incredible paradise. See the tip of Australia on a private 4WD Cape York Tour! Visit Historical Somerset on your return to Punsand Bays beachfront accommodation. Sit back and enjoy dinner and soak in the sunset views over Thursday Island.

5 Day Dash Cape York Tour

$ 4,299.00 AUD

Embark on an adventure with our 5-day Cape York to Cairns 4WD tour. Experience the rugged beauty of Australia's northern wilderness, visit iconic locations, explore unique wildlife, and immerse in local culture. Enjoy private charter groups and stylish transport, comfortable accommodations and unforgettable memories. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you breathless.

9 Day 4WD Premium Cape York Tour

$ 8,150.00 AUD

Experience an adventure of a lifetime and explore Far North Queensland from Cairns to Cape York with this Premium 9-day Cape York Tour. Venture to Pajinka the Tip of Australia in comfort, go off the beaten path, and enjoy unique experiences, before unwinding in Premium accommodation. Read through our detailed Itinerary and Inclusions to see what sets Far North Escapes apart in The Cape.

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15 Day Cairns to Cape York Sailing Charter

$ 20,500.00 AUD

Sail from Cairns to Cape York on a luxurious private yacht, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, visit private and exotic islands, and end your journey at Temple Cape York. Immerse in the rich culture and history of local Aboriginal communities and enjoy delicious, fresh meals prepared by your private chef. Experience the ultimate blend of adventure, culture, luxury, and relaxation on this once-in-a-lifetime sailing trip.

12 Day 4WD Premium Cape York Tour

$ 9,269.00 AUD

Experience an adventure of a lifetime and explore Far North Queensland from Cairns to Cape York with this Premium 12-day Cape York Tour. Venture to Pajinka the Tip of Australia in comfort, go off the beaten path, and enjoy unique experiences, before unwinding in Premium accommodation. Read through our detailed Itinerary and Inclusions to see what sets Far North Escapes apart in The Cape.

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Take a look at some of the Australia's Cape York scenery, while on the way to the tip of Australia from adventurous 4WD tracks to amazing attractions and the experiences you could see.

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Lakefield National Park

Eycalypt Woodland - a Forest like no other in the Cape York Peninsula

Daintree National Park & Cape Tribulation

Cross the Daintree River and immerse yourself in the World's Oldest Rainforest, a place untouched by urban development, noise and air pollution.

Thursday Island

Rich in Indigenous culture, history and natural beauty, spend a little time on Thursday Island and you’ll get to know a totally different side of Queensland.

Fruit Bat Falls Cape York

Located off the Old Telegraph Track in the Jardine River National Park, Fruit Bat Falls & Elliott Falls are a fantastic place to refresh and wash off the dust during your trip to The Tip of Australia.

Iron Range National Park

If you're looking for a wild, off-the-beaten-track destination to explore, Iron Range National Park is the place for you!

Tip of Australia "Cape York"

The Tip of Australia is a very special place. It is a beautiful place on the northernmost tip of a rocky headland, a walk away.

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Punsand bay.

Explore the beachfront camping ground that overlooks the picturesque waters of the Arafura Sea, Torres Strait Islands and northwards to “The Tip” of Australia on the Cape York Peninsula.

What makes our Cape York Tours Different?

All our Cape York Tours are operated by local professionals with over 20 years' experience. Our Cape York Tour is designed for those who want to see the real Far North Queensland in all its glory, while experiencing the raw beauty and solitude of Cape York. Our small groups of only 10 people, unlimited 4wd access and flexible itinerary help ensure that you’ll have time to really get away from it all. You’ll have plenty of time along the way to explore the most Northern Part of Australia, admire our stunning escarpment country, and relax upon some of the most unique destinations in Australia. This tour is perfect if you love the great outdoors, small group size's and want to travel in style!

Exclusive & unique accommodation 2-night stays

The Cape York Peninsula is one of Australia’s most culturally rich and intact regions, offering a unique opportunity to experience its immense diversity of flora and fauna. Join us on our Far North Escapes Cape York Tour Adventure and immerse yourself in the remote wilderness at magical accommodations like Temple Cape York , Thala Beach Nature Reserve Resort and Cape York Peninsula Lodge . At each accommodation, we offer you 2 nights so you can truly unplug from the hustle and bustle of city life. And once you’ve finished your stay at one location, don’t forget to pack your bags again for your next destination.

Tip of Australia

Visit the most northern tip of Australia today on our Cairns to Cape York Tours and come enjoy a special Cape York Holiday in Far North Queensland. See the famous signpost at the tip of Australia that states " you are standing at the most northernmost point of the Australian continent" . Enjoy the sun rise out of the Coral Sea in the Pacific Ocean over Thursday Island and set over the Arafura Sea in the Indian Ocean. Our Cape York tours have something that will everybody from wildlife enthusiast to thrill seekers. So let Far North Escapes show you the beautiful Far North Queensland and enjoy a Cape York holiday of a lifetime while adventuring to the tip of Australia in style.

Selection of Cape York Tours

Far North Escapes, Far North Queensland's favorite guided Cape York Tour company provides a range of Cape York tours that will suit everybody. From Cairns to Cape York Tours to Cooktown to Cape York Tours we have an option that will suits everybody. Not after a tour but just want to tick visiting Cape York off the Bucket list? Well then maybe our Cape York Holiday packages will be better suited to your liking? We have an option for everyone to deliver the best Cape York Holiday possible.

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When it comes to experiencing Australia’s gorgeous landscapes and rugged wilderness, Heritage Tours is the place to start. Explore the flora, fauna and historic towns of the rugged Australian Outback. 

At Heritage 4WD Tours, we show you the real Australia – the lifestyle, the beauty and the characters who make it up! From cattle stations and mining towns to waterfalls and gorges, you will fall in love with everything this sunburnt country has to offer. We offer an escape from the every day, in the world’s most beautiful places. 

In Cape York Peninsula, the most extensive kind of land form is the flat to undulating plains. As this part of the country is inundated with flood waters during the wet, most travellers to Cape York follow the Overland Telegraph Line. This road follows the high country on the eastern side of the Cape, starting from around Mt. Molloy to the tip of Cape York.

Gulf Savannah Tour

Marvel at the vast woodlands and grasslands of the Gulf Savannah. This rugged land is full of natural gorges, historic towns and clear views in all directions! A former frontier tackled by gold prospectors and cattle farmers. A place pocketed with natural wonders, including the world’s longest lava tubes and Australia’s youngest gorge.

Combination Tours

Not sure what you want to see most? Why not get the best of all we have to offer with a combination tour today? We have combination tours which include both Cape York and Gulf Savannah.

Talk to our team about creating the ideal holiday for you.

Travel in Style

You will travel in purpose built air-conditioned four wheel-drive tour vehicle with forward-facing reclining coach style seats,footrests and on-board toilet. Each tour vehicle has panoramic view windows and is equipped with a road cam, TV and an on board toilet. The tour vehicles are specially designed for the outback and built for comfort of our passengers.

With a maximum of 24 passengers, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Cape York, The Gulf Savannah and Outback Australia at its best. You are promised nothing short of a memorable adventure into remote Australia on a unique and quality tour. Our tour vehicles are equipped with portable satellite phone for your safety and peace of mind, as well as P.A. System, first aid kits and off road equipment. All vehicles comply with the Queensland Department of Transport’s regulations.

Heritage Tours is a locally family owned and operated tour company, established in 1989. We are based in Cairns and offer the best value tours to Cape York and the Gulf Savannah.

We offer a range of tours that will take you to some of Australia’s most unique, remote natural and cultural heritage. Landscapes vary from tropical rainforest to barren landscapes, abundant wildlife, birds, creek crossings and the sheer vastness of the outback.

Our experienced, knowledgeable guides have a real passion for this beautiful region and will love to share the beauty, history and culture with you while travelling in comfort in our custom-built tour vehicles. With all this to offer, this natural beauty is certainly a world within itself, a special world to discover and explore, so come along with Heritage Tours and experience it for yourself.

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Cape York Tours 2024

Cape York tours are the pinnacle of Australian outback adventures!  These tours visit the best of Cape York and are designed to have strong cultural aspects and brilliant insights into the region’s history and ecology. 

Enjoy two weeks of camping, relaxing, exploring the outback and observing wildlife.  Swim in pristine water, bird watch, fish and stare blankly into a campfire!  

Our job is to ensure each Cockatour’er has a true and unique Cape York outback experience so our aim is to create unique and exclusive adventures that are relaxed, a little more flexible and exciting. 

We are proudly recommended by the Regional Tourism Organisation, Tourism Tropical North Queensland . 

See our tour dates in an easy to read calendar here.

Please note: all Cape York tours from 2019-2023 booked out!

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4WD Bus-Truck BBQ at Tip of Australia Secret camps & incredible food Laura Split Rock, Aboriginal Art Site Welcome to Country & Culture Thursday Island Tour Weipa Croc & Bird Boat-Tour Cooktown Fruitbat Falls & Taste of Tele Track Iron Range NP Wildlife Day (T1 & T2) Lakefield NP Wildlife Day (T3 & T4) Cape Tribulation & Daintree Bloomfield Track 2024 Dates: T1: 12-26 May Tour finished! T2: 2-16 June Fully booked! T3: 23 June – 7 July 1 seat has become available! T4: 14-28 July Fully booked! 2025 Dates: T5: 31 Aug – 14 Sep, 2025 Only 4 seats left! T6: 21 Sep – 5 Oct, 2025 Booking open! Please email us if your ideal tour is fully booked and we can let you know when seats free up due to cancellation. Click above image to see more details!

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How we release tours.

Unlike the big companies, we generally don’t announce tours 2 years in advance. We like to review the year past and do our best to improve our itineraries. 

If you are wanting to go on a tour that is not yet released, we have a waiting list which you can put your name on.  When tour dates for that season are finalised, we contact people on the waiting list in the order they contacted us.

2026 tours have not been released yet, but will likely be ONLY Cape York tours, between May-October.

If you would like to be put on the waiting list for a future tour please email us and provide:

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Top Reviews 2022

“A wonderful experience and tour. Everything is well thought out and it all runs so smoothly. Joe and Kody our guides were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. They made the trip so enjoyable. We are asked to choose a highlight, but everyday had a new one. If you like the great outdoors then don’t hesitate to book your tour with Cockatours. The tour is excellent value and you won’t be disappointed.” Charlene, 2022

“Rossy takes so much care to ensure you are going to have a great trip! I went to Cape York on the MAN truck with Joe and Kody and you can just tell that Rossy chooses his guides and cooks with such thought and care to know you will have a great time! Yes it is real camping, yes there are mattresses and good linen, yes they really do have everything on the truck! Highly recommend pre-buying the souvenir shirt, they keep you warm in the water and cool in the sun!” Catherine, 2022

“A trip to The Tip with the amazing Joe and Kody was definitely a life changing and very memorable experience. They were fun, knowledgeable guys who made every day exciting and different to all the other days. Joe handled the 12-ton truck admirably, so that, coupled with his knowledge of the tricky road conditions and the comfort of the truck, made our travel something we could eagerly anticipate each time we boarded. Kody’s main role was to cook our meals, which he did superbly. Each meal was delicious, different every day, and served hot and plentifully. But he also took great care of us in many other ways, and had a fantastic sense of humour. Nothing was too much trouble for these chaps and they made every day a true delight.

The trip itself was superb. I’m sure we saw many sights, and heard much information that other travellers might not, especially if they did the trip on their own. I can’t recommend Cockatours highly enough and have put my name on the wait list for next year’s Gulf Savannah trip. There were too many exceptional experiences and places visited to pick a favourite, so I’d prefer to leave that for future travellers to discover for themselves.” Brodwyn, 2022

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Where else but Cape York can you stand on the tip of Australia, discover one of the world’s oldest rainforests in the world and travel on roads few even dare to tread? Just because Australia’s last frontier is calling, doesn’t mean you need to travel it alone.

For the adventure of a lifetime, without any of the ‘going solo’ stress, join one of these guided Cape York tours.

The tip of Australia, Cape York, needs very little introduction for those who live and breathe rugged adventure. It’s big, it’s wild and it’s ripe for exploring – but it also needs serious preparation if you’re thinking of driving it solo. While it’s long been said a sense of adventure is the best packing essential for the northern neck of Australia, if you opt for an all-inclusive guided tour, aside from your clothes, there’s actually not that much more to take.

Save the hours of detailed planning, itinerary coordinating, and stress of driving and let a Cape York tour take care of the rest. All that’s left to do is sit back and watch the landscape ebb and flow between cattle stations, World Heritage-listed rainforest, wetlands, towering termite mounds and pristine beaches to name a few.

Fruit Bat Falls, Apudthama National Park (Jardine River)

Explore the natural colour contrasts of Cape York with Cockatours , who lead a 15-day camping and 4WD expedition to the tip. With an itinerary designed to ensure your sightseeing is savoured rather than skulled, Cockatours will have you exploring the best of Cape York’s landscape, Indigenous history and seriously wild, wildlife (think: crocodiles and carnivorous plants).

With three Cape York tours to choose from, including one that’s entirely dedicated to those under 45 years of age, you’ll want to book in fast because they’ve sold out the last three years running. Led by an ecologist who specialises in Cape York, this is an all-inclusive trip where you’ll be immersed day and night (read: camping) amongst the iconic landscape.

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Old Telegraph Track

If you’ve been spending too much time in peak hour traffic, it’s time to replace it with a road trip to remember, joining Far North Escapes for their nine or 12-day, small format, Cape York Tour. Either duration you choose, you’ll discover the tip of Australia in private 4WD vehicles, which seats a maximum of six guests.

With privacy on your side, you can expect to tick off your Cape York bucket list, the tip of Australia, Old Telegraph Track, Thursday Island and Daintree Rainforest – without compromising the serenity with even so much as the crowds from your own tour bus. The premise of this tour is built around flexibility – to ensure you are exploring the real Cape York – a destination famous for being off the beaten tourist track.

Australian 4WD Adventures

Musgrave Station

If being passenger doesn’t feel the same as hopping behind the wheel, join Australian 4WD Adventures , for a tag along tour to the top. You don’t need to talk the 4WD torque to join, so long as you’re a confident and competent driver, your hosts will teach you the rest in their fleet of customised rigs – built to best the Cape.

You’ll be given the keys to a ‘beast’, a Nissan GU Patrol, which have been workshopped for what Cape York’s tracks throw at you – river crossings, vertical drops and corrugations that show you what suspension is all about. Put tyres to the not-so tarmac of some of Cape York’s toughest tracks, including Old Telegraph Track, Frenchman’s Track, the 5 Beaches Track and Bloomfield Track. Your experienced hosts will take care of most things, including all your camping equipment across their tour which runs in a nine-day fly/drive combination or 16-day all-drive itinerary.

Cape York Motorcycle Adventures

Nestled in the Barron River area, just a hop, skip, and a jump north of Cairns Airport, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures is the go-to for fully guided tours to the awe-inspiring remote regions of Cape York Peninsula.

They take motorcycle touring to a whole new level of adventure in the stunning Far North Queensland. As the crème de la crème of motorcycle tour operators in Australia, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures leaves nothing to chance, boasting cutting-edge motorcycle and telecommunication technology, and guides who are first aid qualified. Join them for a wild ride you won’t soon forget!

Discovery Tours

Horn Island

Short on time, but long for the big Cape York experience? Enter Discovery Tours Australia fly-drive tour, which sees you driving one way, 1200km, from Cairns to Cape York and flying back. The nine-day, all-inclusive Cape York tour package, covers the showreel of Cape York highlights including Daintree Rainforest, Lockhart River, Tip of Australia and crossing between the Cape and Thursday Island.

With space for only six guests, look forward to a premium touring experience, honed by a team who have more than 30 years’ experience on the Cape. Your tour price is all inclusive, covering all meals and accommodation – no swags or camping here.

Rev your way to Cape York with Cape York Motorcycle Adventures

If you thought Cape York was best explored on four wheels, wait ‘til you see how it’s done on two. The original motorcycle tour guide to the cape, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures , will take you through the best off-road trails the Peninsula has to offer. No experience is required for this dirt bike adventure that will take you from Cairns to the top end, in six or seven days. While other Cape York tours in this list promise comfort, this one stands out with a guarantee of a bumpy ride. Action-packed and proud of it – there’s a reason this all-inclusive, dirt bike tour sells out so fast.

Riders can delight in covering just about every type of terrain – from shale and red clay flats, deep gullies and washouts, creek crossings, grasslands, wetlands, coastal estuaries and mudflats. Just when you thought it was all dirty work – don’t worry, the itinerary is peppered with swims in freshwater swimming holes and waterfalls in between. You’re in for a wheelie good time if the slew of five-star customer reviews are anything to go by.

Outback Spirit Tours

Wujal Wujal (Bloomfield) Falls

Running tours for more than two decades to Cape York, Outback Spirit Tours has honed its Cape York offering. With more two-night stays than any other tour to the region, you’re guaranteed the downtime to actually enjoy the spoils of Cape York, rather than feel like you’re in the car rushing to get to the top. This pace is important to immerse yourself in the wonder of the Cape. Take the Wenlock River for instance, which is home to more freshwater fish species than any other river in Australia.

Considering this tour spends its nights in hotel and lodge style accommodation – you’ll welcome the change of pace from the corrugations The Cape is so renowned. Across 13 days you’ll spend your time navigating north from Cairns to Pajinka, the northernmost tip of the mainland, before flying home from Horn Island to Cairns. With a group size of a maximum 20 people, you’re certain to leave with great memories and new friends.

Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park

With 100 years of adventuring on their side, AAT Kings know a thing or two about running memorable tours. Their Cape York Frontier coach tour connects Cairns and Cape York in seven days of scenic touring through World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest, iconic outback scenery before finishing in the Torres Strait Islands.

Tick off the best of the Cape, with visits to the mining town of Weipa, a stay on a 325,932-acre working cattle station (Bramwell Station), before waving goodbye to the mainland altogether with trips to Thursday and Horn Islands. Expect to be fully accommodated (no camping here!) in a range of hotel, motel and holiday park style rooms. While you’ll only drive one way, you can enjoy a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef back to Cairns from Horn Island.

Cape York Guided Tours

The Tip of Australia

Got your own wheels, keen to drive but prefer to outsource the itinerary creation to someone who knows Cape York without needing to consult a map? Enter Cape York Guided Tours , who make short work of navigating the 207,000 square kilometre Cape York Peninsula – aka a geographical area that’s seven times the size of Belgium.

You bring the wheels, and they plan the trip, tagalong style, or you can join as a passenger for a ride-along guided tour. With tour vehicles and all the safety assurances, you can drive this rugged landscape with peace of mind knowing there’s a car in the lead and one in the rear of the group – no one gets left behind.

Tagalong Tours of Australia

Eliot Falls

Cash in that annual leave, it’s time to discover the northern frontier on an 18-day Tagalong Tours of Australia adventure. Your destination: the northern most point of Australia. Simply BYO-Rig, favourite playlists and get ready to travel the Cape, up and back, the equivalent of driving the UK north to south, twice.

Even if you’ve never taken your four-wheel drive more offroad than the traffic calming in your local shopping centre, your tagalong hosts will help you tackle the terrain you’re going to be travelling. The 18-day Cape York tour is on the adventure end of the Cape York spectrum, with a mixture of accommodation in Campgrounds, National Parks and Bush Camps.

Cape York Tours

Quinkan Rock Art

Choosing to go to Cape York is easy. Choosing how to see it is much harder, which is the whole premise of the Cape York Tours business model. They help connect you with the right camping tour, accommodation tour or air and sea tour of the bucket-list worthy region.

No matter which way you choose to discover the region, sign up for someone else to do the hard work – the itinerary, your meals, fuel stops and accommodation – making this unspoilt wilderness location all the more accessible.

Northern bound

Head north to the Tip and you’ll find plenty of pitstops along the way.

Cape York is calling: Planning a trip to The Tip

Ready to tackle one of Australia’s most remote landscapes, Cape York? Just you, a car and 1,200km of untamed, World Heritage-listed, 180 million year-old rugged rainforest beauty – aka The Tip.

8 Cooktown and Cape York waterfalls to discover

Refresh yourself in nature’s swimming pools, sliding into these waterfalls and waterholes across Cooktown and Cape York.

Cape York’s big three national parks

If you’re looking for the ultimate national park experience, there’s no better place in the world than the tip of Australia. With ten national or regional parks to choose from, here’s a closer look at three of the most popular.

Fishing from Cairns to Cape York

Cairns to Cape York is an angler’s Nirvana: a pristine environment that is both challenging and inspiring. With the largest diversity of fish species in Australia and the ability to fish all year round, a visit to Tropical North Queensland should be on everyone’s bucket-list.

5 Unmissable sights in the Torres Strait Islands

Between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, there’s a fascinating world of unforgettable adventures to be had. Journey to this culturally unique part of Australia and you’ll find vibrant Indigenous communities celebrating their strong connection to land and sea.

Head north for these epic Cape York events

Welcome to Cape York, an incredibly diverse region sprinkled with rugged national parks, pristine waterways, secluded beaches, rich Indigenous heritage and some of the best events you’ll find.

Cooktown accommodation guide

Considering exploring is in Cooktown’s DNA, you’ll want to spend a night or two in the capital of Cape York to discover what’s on offer for yourself. This Cooktown accommodation guide will help you choose your perfect home away from home.

10 things to do in Cooktown

Welcome to Cooktown, the Tropical North Queensland town whose history and heritage draws 25,000 visitors to it each year.

Add these beautiful Cooktown beaches to your bucket list

Craving sun, sand and salty air? There’s plenty of beautiful beaches to explore in Cooktown. With nothing but wide-open space, it’s easy to let your mind and adventurous spirit wander here.

Take the CREB Track challenge

The CREB Track is a challenging and isolated mountain bike and 4WD journey, traversing spectacular World Heritage-listed rainforest weaving from Daintree village to the Aboriginal community of Wujal Wujal and on to Cooktown.

The cape is calling

Discover Cooktown and Cape York.

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