🚙 14-Day Cape York 4WD Guided Adventure

Day 1 – Arrive in Cairns

  • Hotel check-in at Cairns Colonial Club

  • Meet & greet dinner

  • 4WD vehicle handover and tour briefing

Day 2 – Cairns to Lions Den Hotel (via Bloomfield Track)

  • Scenic drive through the Daintree Rainforest

  • Daintree River crocodile cruise

  • Bloomfield Track 4WD experience

  • Overnight at Lions Den Hotel

Day 3 – Lions Den to Musgrave Roadhouse (via Cooktown)

  • Explore historical Cooktown

  • Continue through Lakefield National Park

  • Overnight at Musgrave Roadhouse

Day 4 – Musgrave to Archer River Roadhouse (via Coen)

  • Stop at Coen for lunch and resupply

  • Remote savannah country drive

  • Overnight at Archer River Roadhouse

Day 5 – Archer River to Bramwell Station

  • Travel deeper into Cape York wilderness

  • Evening Entertainment and 2-course dinner at Bramwell Station

Day 6 – Bramwell to Elliott Falls (via Old Telegraph Track)

  • 4WD adventure on the legendary Old Telegraph Track

  • Swim at Twin and Elliott Falls

  • Camp overnight at the falls

Day 7 – Elliott Falls to Punsand Bay (via Jardine River)

  • Complete OTT sections

  • Cross the Jardine River ferry

  • Arrive at Punsand Bay for a well-earned rest

Day 8 – Punsand Bay to Loyalty Beach via the Tip + Croc Tent

  • Leave Punsand Bay

  • Drive to the northernmost point of Australia

  • Visit the famous Croc Tent

  • Arrive at Loyalty Beach

  • Unwind on the beach

  • Fish and Chip sunset dinner

Day 9 – Rest Day at Loyalty Beach

  • Optional day tours to Thursday Island or Horn Island

  • Fishing, relaxation, or cultural activities

Day 10 – Rest Day at Loyalty Beach

  • Relaxing day at Loyalty Beach,

  • Get washing done

  • Do some gift shopping

Day 11 – Loyalty Beach to Moreton Telegraph Station

  • Begin the journey south

  • Travel via the Development Road

  • Stop in at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch

  • Overnight at Moreton Telegraph Station

Day 12 – Moreton to Chuulangun (via Frenchmans Track)

  • Head South towards Lochard River

  • Detour via Frenchmans Track, challenging 4WD terrain

  • Remote camping at Chuulangun

Day 13 – Chuulangun to Hann River Roadhouse

  • Travel through Cape wilderness

  • Overnight at Hann River Roadhouse (farewell dinner)

Day 14 – Hann River to Cairns (via Mareeba)

  • Final day drive back to Cairns

  • Return vehicles

  • End of tour

🚙 16-Day Cape York 4WD Guided Adventure

Day 1 – Arrive in Cairns

  • Hotel check-in at Cairns Colonial Club

  • Meet & greet dinner

  • 4WD vehicle handover and tour briefing

Day 2 – Cairns to Lions Den Hotel (via Bloomfield Track)

  • Scenic coastal and rainforest drive

  • Daintree River crocodile cruise

  • 4WD through the Bloomfield Track

  • Overnight at Lions Den Hotel

Day 3 – Lions Den to Musgrave Roadhouse (via Cooktown)

  • Morning exploration of Cooktown

  • Continue through Lakefield National Park

  • Overnight at Musgrave Roadhouse

Day 4 – Musgrave to Archer River Roadhouse (via Coen)

  • Remote savannah country

  • Lunch stop at Coen

  • Overnight at Archer River Roadhouse

Day 5 – Archer River to Bramwell Station

  • Drive deeper into Cape York

  • Evening Entertainment and two-course meal at Bramwell Station

Day 6 – Bramwell to Elliott Falls (via Old Telegraph Track)

  • Begin 4WD journey on the Old Telegraph Track

  • Creek crossings and rugged trails

  • Swim at Twin and Elliott Falls

  • Camp overnight

Day 7 – Elliott Falls to Punsand Bay (via Jardine River)

  • Continue along the OTT

  • Cross Jardine River by ferry

  • Arrive at Punsand Bay for beachside camping

Day 8 – Punsand Bay to Loyalty Beach via the Tip + Croc Tent

  • Scenic drive along the northern coast

  • Visit Australia’s northernmost point

  • Stop at the famous Croc Tent

  • Arrive and relax at Loyalty Beach

Day 9 – Rest Day at Loyalty Beach

  • Relaxing day at Loyalty Beach,

  • Get washing done

  • Do some gift shopping

Day 10 – Rest Day at Loyalty Beach

  • Optional tours to Thursday Island or Horn Island

  • Fishing, or cultural activities

Day 11 – Second Rest Day at Loyalty Beach

  • Free day to relax or explore Cape York region

Day 12 – Loyalty Beach to Moreton Telegraph Station

  • Begin heading south via Development Road

  • Stop in at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch

  • Overnight at Moreton Telegraph Station

Day 13 – Moreton Telegraph Station to Weipa

  • Drive west to Weipa

  • Optional bauxite mine tour

  • Overnight in Weipa

Day 14 – Weipa to Chuulangun Campground (via Frenchmans Track)

  • Head East towards Lochard River

  • Detour via Frenchmans Track, challenging 4WD terrain

  • Camp at Chuulangun

Day 15 – Chuulangun to Hann River Roadhouse

  • Remote travel through the Peninsula interior

  • Overnight at Hann River Roadhouse (farewell dinner)

Day 16 – Hann River Roadhouse to Cairns (via Mareeba)

  • Final scenic drive

  • Return vehicles in Cairns

  • End of tour

Great tour guide, showed us some amazing spots and always felt safe, even when squeezing down the Gun Shot side track. I recommend this to anyone who wants the full experience of Cape York.

Dale Jenkins

A rugged, off-road vehicle with the logo 'TRD 4x4 Sport' is parked in a forest setting. The vehicle is equipped with large, all-terrain tires and carries camping and off-road gear on its roof rack, including red and white fuel canisters and a black cargo bag labeled '23ZERO'. The trees and dirt road suggest a remote, adventurous location.
A rugged, off-road vehicle with the logo 'TRD 4x4 Sport' is parked in a forest setting. The vehicle is equipped with large, all-terrain tires and carries camping and off-road gear on its roof rack, including red and white fuel canisters and a black cargo bag labeled '23ZERO'. The trees and dirt road suggest a remote, adventurous location.

★★★★★