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Frequently Asked Questions

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Most frequent questions and answers

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Read through our Frequently asked questions to see if we can answer your query but if your question isn’t here or you have more questions, feel free to phone us.

How to book a tour? Expand

Please read through all pages prior to contacting us. Choose your date and tour. Send us an email and we’ll get back to you ASAP or give us a call. We are more than happy to discuss or answer any of your questions. We’ll send you an invoice and from there you can make full payment.

Will we have time to visit local landmarks? Expand

Yes absolutely, we’ve planned in great detail the best spots to visit.

Don't have any 4WD experience? Expand

That’s ok be assured you having 2 experienced guides to help, advise and offer support.

Shower & Toilet Facilities? Expand

We’ve carefully planned so that every night there are toilet and shower or fresh water safe swimming.

National Parks fee's & permits? Expand

Yes, we have got you covered, all planned and paid for!

First Aid? Expand

Be assured both guides are fully First Aid Certified, First aid kit’s available in our vehicles. We also carry a Satellite phone for emergencies.

Do you cater for food intolerances? Expand

Please contact us to discuss catering options.

Can we do extra tours in the Cape? Expand

Yes, you have a few extra tours available in The Cape. In Seisia or Punsand Bay you can do Scenic Helicopter Flights & then in Weipa there are options for additional tours eg. Eco Tours, Mine tours or full/ half day fishing charters, just ask and we’ll source the best ones and book these for you.

Do you offer special group packages or discounts? Expand

Yes we do! We can tailor a package to suit you! Bird Watchers, Family tours, boys tours, bucks parties, fishing tours… just ask!

Catering? Expand

Please read through the Catering page found under Tours Info for details on meals provided. The Itinerary also has details of when those meals are supplied.

How many Kilometers per day? Expand

This changes everyday throughout the tour but we try to not exceed 300km so we have plenty of time to explore.

Alcohol Restrictions & Smoking? Expand

At stops there will be plenty of time for smokers. There are limitations on carrying alcohol per person, we like to support local watering holes along the way, so there’s plenty of time of enjoy a glass or a can after the travel is done.

Mobile Phone Coverage? Expand

There is limited to no phone coverage throughout The Cape. We carry Satellite phones for emergencies/ breakdowns.

Travel Insurance? Expand

We highly recommend you purchase your own travel insurance, in case you can’t travel. Please see our T & C’s for extra info

Are we Certified & Insured? Expand

Yes we are fully insured, certified and a registered business.

What to wear? Expand

The Cape is mostly Hot and Sunny. We recommend long sleeves, full hat, enclosed shoes. Bring your swimmers as there are a few great fresh water holes to soak in.

What do you offer that the others dont? Expand

Lots actually! Your tour guides are the local guys! Having lived, worked and played here for many years combined. Home style meals, local knowledge, mechanical knowledge, 4WD skills and support, piece of mind! We run a lead vehicle & a tail vehicle for most of the tour. Great local family business.

What happens if my car breaks down? Expand

We will do our best to help you! Knowing the local business’s to source parts & our tour guides mechanical knowledge we will try our best to get you driving again! Please also read through our terms & conditions.

One for the bucket list and two for the show, get ready adventures seekers!

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Thank you for a fantastic tour, we have shared
our experiences with our friends.”

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We were very lucky to see one on tour last year! We were very lucky to see one on tour last year!  Here is a great read from @abcaustralia Researchers discovered the palm cockatoo has a signature rhythm beating sticks to attract the female.  Sadly  they are very slow breeders with the female only laying 1 egg every 2 years and may be on the endangered species list soon 😔 onehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-18/queensland-palm-cockatoo-numbers-may-halve-in-50-years/12994512?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web Picture credit C. Zdenek

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