Cape York, Queensland
Cape York Pajinka Tour
The bucket-list expedition to The Tip.
The journey
14 days of curious adventure
Our signature Cape York experience — the frontier journey guests keep calling the trip of a lifetime. From Cairns we track north through ancient cattle country, crossing the wild Wenlock, Archer and Jardine rivers to stand at Pajinka, the northernmost point of mainland Australia.
This is slow, curious travel done properly: hidden waterfalls, rainforest tracks, remote swimming holes and the stories of the oldest living culture on earth. Small group, big country, zero rushing.
Day by day
Day 1–2
Lakefield, Laura
Meet your crew in Cairns, then north via the Cooktown Development Road into Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park — lagoons, lotus lilies and our first campfire under a very big sky. Special aboriginal
Day 3–5
River country
Cross the Wenlock and Archer rivers, swim in crystal-clear spring-fed holes and roll into the heart of the Peninsula's savannah country.
Day 6–8
The Old Telegraph Track
Tackle legendary sections of the OTT — Gunshot Creek optional for the brave — with fruit bat falls and green oasis swims along the way. Cross Cockatoo Creek. Cystal Clear waterfalls.
Day 9–11
Jardine River, Bamaga, Punsand Bay, Pajinka and the Torres Strait, Thursday Island
Cross the mighty Jardine by ferry, explore Mutee Head and the WWII history of the northern peninsula. The walk to the sign at the top of Australia. Photos, cheers, and that quiet moment when it sinks in.
Day 12 -13
Chilli Beach, Lockheart River
Search for the Green Python
Day 13–14
Cooktown
Day 12
Lions Den Hotel, Cape Trinulation
From the road
Photo gallery
Your tour features · everything you need for a cracking trip
Value-Plus Inclusions
The whole box and dice. Our best fair-dinkum value deal.
- 13 nights camping & lodge mix
- All meals with a gourmet touch
- Purpose-built 4WD transport
- Expert guide & storyteller
- All park fees & Jardine ferry
- Swimming hole & waterfall access
Not included — so there are no surprises
- Flights to/from Cairns
- Travel insurance (required)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal camping gear hire
Before you book
Good to know
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Pick a 30-minute phone or video slot — or ask us to call you back within 24 hours.
