AURUKUN WETLAND CHARTERS - CAPE YORK

Length of Tour: Minimum 3 night charter

Tour Dates: On Request (Minimum 3 nights)

Departure Months: May to November

Community: Aurukun

Cost:
3 Night Charter AUD$2,040.00 per person
4 night charter AUD$2,720.00 per person
5 Night Charter AUD$3,400.00 per person
Child Price (8 to 14 years) AUD$450.00 per child
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS

Not included - return airfares from Cairns (Approx AUD$620.00 per person)

Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

Pickup Point: Aurukun - Daily flights from Cairns available

Includes:

• All accommodation on board the MV Pikkuw
• Fully catered meals, and drinks provided (non alcholic)
• Fully guided activities
• Binoculars provided for nature lovers
• Comfortable accommodation for 8 guests in 2 twin cabins and one 4 berth cabin
• Air-conditioned comfort

Highlights Include:

• Bush tucker and bush medicine walks
• Basket weaving demonstrations
• Swimming in pristine water holes
• Fishing for breakfast
• Harvesting honey from native sting-less bees
• Art and story place interpretation by elders and artists
• Bird watching
• Croc spotting
• Art Cente visits can be arranged on request
• 12m catamaran with quality comfort inclusions

Overview:

One of the last truly remote areas of Australia, Aurukun, is situated near Weipa, Western Region of Cape York. At the junction of three pristine rivers - the Archer, the Watson and the Ward, the Aurukun wetland area is massive. Aurukun was established as a Presbyterian mission in 1904. It is today one of the larger communities in the Cape with approximately 1200 people. The Aurukun wetlands area is an untouched environment with a wide range of birdlife, flora and fauna. The eco-tour charter provides a unique way to explore this untouched natural world, with interpretation and insight from the Wik and Wik Way people.

Additional Comments:

• Customised itineraries for special interests available
• Fishing Charters available with Aboriginal guides

For any enquiries regarding booking this tour, or for more information about what Diverse Travel Australia can offer, please contact us.

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