Cape York Peninsula
Cape York Peninsula
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Chris L
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
After crossing the Simpson Desert with John from Tagalong Tours, I signed up for their Cape Trip trip and after just returning home after 18 days away, I have to say this was the most amazing road trip. John our tour guide and his lovely beautiful wife were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and a great entertainers around the campfire.
I would recommend this road trip to anyone wanting to experience 4wd the old télé track, and walk to the northernmost point of the Australian continent with continence knowing you are in good hands.
Again, thank you to John and congratulations once more on your 60th trip to the Tip. Cheers Chris
I would recommend this road trip to anyone wanting to experience 4wd the old télé track, and walk to the northernmost point of the Australian continent with continence knowing you are in good hands.
Again, thank you to John and congratulations once more on your 60th trip to the Tip. Cheers Chris
Written September 22, 2023
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Margaret F
Ocean Shores, Australia96 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We have just returned from a 14 day tagalong tour up to Cape York and it was amazing. We were not happy travelling in this remote area alone so we joined Aussie 4WD Tagalong Tours: Cairns to Cape York Tours- run by Ermes and Susan and they were amazing. It was great value and we saw places we would never have got to without their knowledge and experience. Our tour guide was very experienced and able to fix anything that went wrong with your car- he even fixed a broken CV joint on one of the Toyotas! The people were great. It was pretty physical putting up tents at night and packing up most mornings but that was part of challenge. You had to be organised with food but we ate at all of the famous places- Bramwell station, Archers Roadhouse and camped in some beautiful spots beside creeks. As our first real 4WD adventure I can’t recommend highly enough!
Written August 31, 2023
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Bradley B
1 contribution
Oct 2021
Cape York has more to offer than the challenge to the tip via the OTT. With the assistance of an informed tour leader you will get to see all the Cape has to offer over 18 days and more.
Experience the beauty as well as 4WD challenges as you explore this wonderful part of Australia and its History. Thursday Island / Weipa / Seisa plus some wonderful meals among an amazing camping journey that will be unforgettable.
The Tour Guide is well experienced and well equipped to guide you through the OTT challenges giving you confidence of a successful entry and exit of not only water crossings but also some deep cuttings.
you will enjoy this adventure
Experience the beauty as well as 4WD challenges as you explore this wonderful part of Australia and its History. Thursday Island / Weipa / Seisa plus some wonderful meals among an amazing camping journey that will be unforgettable.
The Tour Guide is well experienced and well equipped to guide you through the OTT challenges giving you confidence of a successful entry and exit of not only water crossings but also some deep cuttings.
you will enjoy this adventure
Written October 24, 2021
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Paul & Mary
3 contributions
Jul 2022
We turned up for this tour to discover that the itinerary had changed from what we had paid for. Firstly there was not one vehicle with North West Safari on it or a trailer holding tents etc. We were then informed that we wouldn't be camping, no reason given. One of the guides had never done this trip before and another was doing it whilst on holiday from her job as a ranger. On the first day we drove over 700klms to our first stop, Moreton Telegraph Station. We did not stop at Quinlan rock art, told by Ian it was to expensive, or stay at the cattle station. The itinerary said that dinner would be supplied by the tour company at Archer Roadhouse. When we had nearly finished the meal Ian the tour guide in charge told us to get our credit cards out we were paying for the meal and then just walked off. Cost my wife and I $80 which we hadn't planned into our budget. At Moreton Telegraph St all meals supplied were fast food. No cearel, when I asked where it was I was ignored,no nibbles or meals cooked out in the bush as per the itinerary. On one of the days ham sandwiches were supplied, one of the ladies didn't eat pork and had put that down as a dietary requirement. She was told to just take the ham out so went with out lunch. We arrived in Seisia to be put into run down accommodation, some people had to be moved because they had no hot water. The trip to Roko Island was a waste of time. There was nothing at all on Pearl farming. We just sat around all day twiddling our thumbs waiting whilst those who could afford it went on helicopter rides. At least the meal was enjoyable. The tour on Thursday and Horn Is were great. The tour guide was a local with lots of knowledge and a good sense of humour. On the 6th I was taken to hospital and so missed the rest of the tour. I didn't know whether to be happy or sad. My wife and I saved up out of our pension for this trip to only be completely ripped off. I suggest you be very careful of this tour company because lawyers have made sure in the small print that if you don't get what you paid for, tough. There was no communication from the owner of this tour at any time to explain why the tour had changed. It seemed as if for some reason the tour was changed and put together at the last minute.
Written August 11, 2022
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pockers95
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Sep 2020
We had an unforgettable time up the Cape, led by our very knowledgeable guide John. Lots of stops along the way that we definitely would have missed had we not been with someone who knows the area so well. With John's advice at each creek crossing and dicey bit of track we were able to get heaps of fun 4WD experience without ever being unsafe, and his advice for car repairs when they cropped up was invaluable. The itinerary had something for everybody - 4WD-ing, fishing, history, wildlife, Indigenous culture, and some of the most beautiful swimming spots you'll ever see. I would absolutely recommend Tagalong Tours of Australia to anyone who really wants to experience the Cape!
Written November 5, 2020
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Lance O
2 contributions
Jul 2022
Well organized tour with plenty to do & see. Our Tour operator was John & he had a wealth of Knowledge about all thing's 4WD as well as general life skills. My family came away with plenty more confidence to take on many more roads less travelled. Thanks Tagalong tours!
Written August 2, 2022
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Dianne W
2 contributions
Sep 2020
We have just finished an 18 day tour with Tagalong Tours Australia. This is a very special adventure. For anyone who wants to experience something totally unique take this tour. John the guide is amazing. His knowledge about all the areas we visited is exemplary. Johns professionalism is second to none.Could not have had a better person to lead us through this experience. His focus on safety is paramount without impeding the fun of this adventure. Standing on the northern most tip of our continent is a magical moment. You visit so many places not included in normal tours which gives you a glimpse into Australia’s history and it’s early pioneers journeys. Would highly recommend Tagalong Tours Australia to tick off that special bucket list Cape York trip.
Written September 23, 2020
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Rose S
Brisbane, Australia115 contributions
May 2021
Difficult area to travel independently unless you are extremely well equipped. I booked a 4wd tour (small group) and benefited from their experience and knowledge all the way. We were the first group through after the wet and the road/track conditions were very challenging even to experienced 4wd drivers. Well worth doing for the experience and to see the variety of country and absorb the history.
Written May 26, 2021
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Chris201309
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We did a Tagalong Tour up to the tip which I can highly recommend. Our leader John was great and his knowledge excellent. We went to many places that we would never have found if we had been doing it by ourselves. It was reassuring having the expertise at hand should we have run into trouble especially doing the Old Telegraph Track.
Written July 3, 2022
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Tina Roe
4 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We have just completed our First ever Tagalong Tour to the Cape,firstly a huge Thankyou to John our Tour Guide also to the wonderful group of people that were in our Tour Group what a Fantastic trip John is full knowledge of the history in the areas we visited,so many beautiful places from the balancing Rock, Ford Museum through to the caves at Chilligo The Telegraph Track The beautiful Elliot falls The peace of resistance The Tip.Thank You for the fun and laughs had buy everyone.Also a huge thank you to Paul for organising such wonderful Tours will definitely be back to do another.we Highly recommend the Cape York Tour.From Patrick and Tina Roe
Written September 23, 2020
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are heron airlines tours of capeyork to Darwin still operating
Written May 16, 2019
Hello would like the price one way for 1995 patrol 5 seat 6 cyl 2 people at the moment happy to take 3 more from Brisbane if any body is interested ship up road back Graham from AUS yes play a bit of Guitar when in mood goodly
Written October 31, 2018
Where is the wharf departure point in Cairns and can you suggest any accommodation close by?
Written October 2, 2018
Hi
How did you find this trip on the web? I can't seem to find out about it or the comanay.
Thanks
Mark
Written September 23, 2018
Open the map, follow the road. Don't over think it. We only travelled for about half a day at a time so we could get to see and enjoy places. Allow a week or so when you get to the top. Once in a lifetime trip so make it count.
Written November 25, 2019
Some costs of excursions maybe. Thursday Island and Cape York.
Written February 9, 2017
Hi, can you remember how much the tours were.
I'm looking at horn island, Thursday is
And & the
Trip to the tip
Thanks.
Written December 24, 2016
Hi,
We are interested in booking your hotel in April but as I am on a walking stick want to know is the pebble flooring a problem and are the rooms higher up with less stairs. We assume the higher floors are adjacent to the entrance? Carol-Ann
Written May 9, 2015
Just asking what price it would cost to go up by boat to the tip of York please , ta Jeffrey hinton
Written January 20, 2015
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