• Stand on the most northern tip of Australia at Cape York
• Amazing scenic flight to the tip of Australia departing from Historic Cooktown
• Spectacular scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef on your way to  the tip of Australia 

If you've ever dreamed of standing at the very Tip of Australia, Cape York, then this is the ultimate day tour for you. Experience a low-level scenic flight offering views of the Great Barrier Reef as you journey towards Cape York, taking in some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

What to Expect

Your scenic flight from Cooktown to Bamaga takes you on a low-level journey covering around 1,100 kilometers of remote landscapes, including pristine reefs, lush rainforests, and rugged outback terrain. This unique flight will reveal parts of Cape York that are inaccessible by road, such as Cape Melville, the silica sands of Cape Flattery, Bathurst Heads, Princess Charlotte Bay, the Flinders Islands, and hidden sections of the Great Barrier Reef rarely seen by others. The 4WD segment of the tour takes you to Australia’s northernmost beach—Frangipani Beach—passing through the Lockerbie Scrub and a pocket of Northern Rainforest. From Frangipani Beach, enjoy a 1km walk to the Tip of Cape York. 

Features and Highlights

Scenic Flight Details

• Departing from Cooktown Airport, your flight lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, offering stunning views of some of Australia's most spectacular landscapes. Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, Jardine River, the Iron Range, Cape Flattery, Lakefield National Park, Cape Melville, Cape Grenville, Forbes Islands, Endeavour River, and much more along the way. Please note that guests must be able to independently board and disembark from the airplane using narrow stairs.

4WD Adventure

• Remote Access: Upon landing in Cape York, you'll transfer to a 4WD vehicle to explore Australia’s northernmost beach and embark on the iconic walk to the Tip of Australia. The journey includes a 1.6-kilometer hike across uneven terrain to reach the famous northernmost sign, rated a 7 out of 10 for difficulty. 

Physical Requirements

• Fitness Level: Participants should be in good physical condition to navigate walks over rocky and uneven surfaces without assistance.
• Accessibility: Guests must be able to independently board and disembark the plane using narrow stairs or a ladder.

See our Cape York scenic flight from Cairns.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cooktown

Departure Time

Cooktown Departure Time 8.00am (approx.) - Check in 7.30am (approx.) - Returns 5.00pm (approx.)

Departure Instructions

A safety briefing will be conducted before flight departure

Destinations

• Cape York Peninsula
• Great Barrier Reef
• Bamaga
• The Jardine River
• Endeavour River
• Wenlock River
• Forbes Islands
• Cape Flattery
• Cape Melville
• Cape Grenville
• Iron Range
• Lakefield National Parks
• Torres Straits

Months of Operation

April - November

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Flight time Cooktown to Cape York: 1 hours and 45 minutes

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

This Cape York flight requires a minimum number of passengers to operate

Weight: Up to 115 Kg / 254 Lb

Additional Information

• Please note a certain level of fitness is required on this tour.
• The walk to the top of Australia can be trying at best for some people. If the tide is out the walk is easier as 90 percent of the walk is along the beach. If the tide is in guests must walk along a rocky undulating uneven track for approximately 1.6 kms which can be steep in places
• All passengers need to be able to walk unaided over rocky terrain and get in and out of an aeroplane using a narrow stairs/ladder unaided.
• The 1.6 kilometre hike is rated a 7 out of 10 in terms of difficulty. You must have the capability and fitness to climb 5 flights of stairs unaided to complete this tour
• You must inform us if you have medical issues affecting your ability to walk unaided over rough terrain and short steep rocky obstackes which are extremely slippery when wet. There are no handrails. The walk to the top from the bus / carpark takes approximately 30 minutes each way.
• In the event guests feel they do not want to conduct the walk over the rocks they are welcome to stroll along Frangipani Beach or wander through the rainforest; Frangipani Beach is beatiful and many kms long and is the Northern Most Beach on the Australian mainland.
• Guests should not book onwards flights out of Cairns because of the possible delays we may experience.
• It is not uncommon to encounter flooded streams, tress across the roads, roads washed out... etc. Guests should not book connecting flights from Cairns on the evening of the day they intend to conduct the tour.
• In the event of an injury, please note medical help can be hours away.

• Comfortable Clothing and walking shoes, Hat, sun protection, camera and a bottle of water
• Come dressed in light clothing, shoes for walking up to 3.2 kms (runners or sandals), water, sun cream, hat and camera to capture th amazing views.
• Water: when organissing your water please remember you will be walking for approximately 3.2 kms return to the top and back to the bus you will travelling over 2000 kms in buses and planes. Water can be purchased at one outlet on Cape York. Water is also sold at our terminal. We recommend you bring at least 1.5 litres of water per person.

• Children aged 2 years old and up, must be accommodated on a seat with a standard seat belt.
• Infants aged up to 2 years old travel free of charge. Infant must sit on parents lap and be secured by a suitably approved harness, which is provided by the operator