eXploring the Islands of Torres Strait
Uncover the hidden gems of Torres Strait Islands and Cape York on this exclusive adventure with eXpedition10
The Torres Strait Islands are a group of 274 islands located to the north of Cape York. Among these, only a few are
inhabited, with Thursday and Horn Islands being the most popular. Badu and Friday Island are more secluded
islands, offering a wonderfully isolated escape. The Torres Strait Islands are well worth a visit for their friendly
welcoming inhabitants, beautiful blue waters and peace and quiet.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Horn Is. WWII Tour with Vanessa
- Thursday Is. Tour with Liberty
- Badu Is. Tour, Art Gallery and Seafood Lunch with Nancy
- Prince of Wales Is. and Seafood Lunch with James and Francis
- Friday Is. and Kazu Pearls
Departing
18/06/2025
Duration
6 Days
Maximum Group Size
8
Physical Rating
Medium - Steps from boats onto beach
Day 1 Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Cairns to Horn Island Meals D
Flights have been arranged to take you from Cairns to Cape York today. Upon arrival at Horn Island an eXpedition10 crew member will meet you at the airport to escort you to your accommodation and a delicious Asian Dinner.
Welcome to your Cape York adventure.
Accommodation Gateway Hotel - Horn Island
Day 2 Thursday, 19 June 2025
Horn Is. to Badu Is. to Thursday Is. MEALS BL
Following breakfast at your accommodation, return to the Horn Island Airport for your private charter flight arranged to Badu Island.
Badu Island is one of the many beautiful islands located in the Torres Strait Island region of Queensland, Australia. Renowned for its rich Indigenous culture and stunning natural beauty, Badu Island offers visitors a unique and immersive experience. The island features pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkeling and diving, as well as lush tropical vegetation.
On arrival, local artist Nancy will accompany you to a Badu art gallery then continue to her place for a delicious seafood lunch followed by a swim or time to relax on the tropical beach.
Return to Horn Island on your chartered flight later this afternoon then transfer to Thursday Island for the night.
Badu Island is one of the many beautiful islands located in the Torres Strait Island region of Queensland, Australia. Renowned for its rich Indigenous culture and stunning natural beauty, Badu Island offers visitors a unique and immersive experience. The island features pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkeling and diving, as well as lush tropical vegetation.
On arrival, local artist Nancy will accompany you to a Badu art gallery then continue to her place for a delicious seafood lunch followed by a swim or time to relax on the tropical beach.
Return to Horn Island on your chartered flight later this afternoon then transfer to Thursday Island for the night.
Accommodation Grand Hotel - Thursday Island
Day 3 Friday, 20 June 2025
Thursday Is. Prince of Wales Is. Friday Is. MEALS BL
Although Thursday Island is smaller than Horn Island it is the administrative centre of the Torres Strait group of islands. There will be some time this morning to visit the Thursday Island Cultural Centre or Rosie’s Gallery before boarding the boat for a trip to Prince of Wales Island. James and Frances call this island their home and have invited us to their piece of paradise to treat us to a delightful seafood lunch.
After lunch, board another vessel for a trip to Friday Island.
Friday Island is known for its working pearl farm, Kazu Pearls, owned by Kazuyoshi Takami. Visitors can purchase freshly harvested pearls from his gift shop.
Back on Thursday Island there will be time to enjoy sunset drinks and views overlooking the Endeavor Strait at the Grand Hotel.
After lunch, board another vessel for a trip to Friday Island.
Friday Island is known for its working pearl farm, Kazu Pearls, owned by Kazuyoshi Takami. Visitors can purchase freshly harvested pearls from his gift shop.
Back on Thursday Island there will be time to enjoy sunset drinks and views overlooking the Endeavor Strait at the Grand Hotel.
Accommodation Grand Hotel - Thursday Island
Day 4 Saturday, 21 June 2025
Thursday Is. to Fruit Bat Falls MEALS BLD
The ferry departs Thursday Island early for our trip to the mainland. On arrival enjoy breakfast at a local cafe then board the eXpedition10 4x4 bus for a drive south, crossing the Jardine River by ferry to arrive at Fruitbat Falls. Fruitbat Falls is a popular place for travellers to take safe a dip in the cool refreshing water. The return journey back north will detour into Mutee Heads - another popular and picturesque beach.
Loyalty Beach lays on the western shore of Cape York and is known for its excellent sunset views. It is also our venue for a sunset dinner tonight.
Accommodation Loyalty Beach
Loyalty Beach lays on the western shore of Cape York and is known for its excellent sunset views. It is also our venue for a sunset dinner tonight.
Accommodation Loyalty Beach
Day 5 Sunday, 22 June 2025
Cape York - The Tip MEALS BLD
Many northern areas of Australia were subject to bombing raids during WWII and there are still several relics lying in the area. Today’s adventure will visit some plane wrecks before heading closer to the most northern point on mainland Australia. Call in to the Croc Tent a famous souvenir shop which ‘appeared’ in 1984. With souvenirs in hand, travel to ‘windy’ Fly Point, often turtles can be spotted from the lookout here, then onto historic Somerset.
Finally, the moment you have been waiting for, it’s time to visit the The Tip. It’s hard to describe the feeling of standing on the very northern most point of Australia’s mainland.
Travelling back to Loyalty Beach, take a detour into Punsand Bay for a pizza dinner.
Accommodation Loyalty Beach
Finally, the moment you have been waiting for, it’s time to visit the The Tip. It’s hard to describe the feeling of standing on the very northern most point of Australia’s mainland.
Travelling back to Loyalty Beach, take a detour into Punsand Bay for a pizza dinner.
Accommodation Loyalty Beach
Day 6 Monday, 23 June 2025
Cape York to Home MEALS BL
Return to Thursday Island this morning where Liberty will guide you around Thursday Islands sights sharing his experiences as a born and bred local before transfers back to Horn Island.
Join Vanessa on her very interesting and informative tour that retrace Horn’s wartime history. Her highly researched tours include visits to bunkers, trenches, gun pits, and the heritage museum, which houses hundreds of wartime artifacts.
Relax over lunch at the local Horn Island Pub before boarding your flight back to Cairns. We have arranged your transfers and accommodation for the night.
Accommodation Rydges, Cairns
Join Vanessa on her very interesting and informative tour that retrace Horn’s wartime history. Her highly researched tours include visits to bunkers, trenches, gun pits, and the heritage museum, which houses hundreds of wartime artifacts.
Relax over lunch at the local Horn Island Pub before boarding your flight back to Cairns. We have arranged your transfers and accommodation for the night.
Accommodation Rydges, Cairns
INCLUSIONS:
Accommodation
- 6 nights in motel/cabin
Meals
- 5 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Attractions
- Horn Is. WWII Tour with Vanessa
- Thursday Is. Tour with Liberty
- Badu Is. Tour, Art Gallery and Seafood Lunch with Nancy
- Prince of Wales Is. and Seafood Lunch with James and Frances
- Friday Is. and Kazu Pearl
PLUS
- Fruit Bat Falls Day Trip and Swim
- Mutee Heads visit
- WWII Plane Wrecks
- The Croc Tent Souvenirs
- Somerset Beach
- Fly Point
- Cape York - Stand on the ‘Tip’
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