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Island Hopping in Torres Strait

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The Torres Strait Islands are a group of 274 islands located to the north of Cape York. Among these, very few are inhabited. Those that call these islands home are hospitable welcoming locals.

On this amazing tour, cruise and fly to;

Thursday Island,
Horn Islands,
Badu Island,
Roko Island,
Prince of Wales Island,
Sail by Possession Island plus many more
and finally stand on the very tip of Cape York

The Torres Strait Islands are well worth a visit for their friendly inhabitants, pristine blue waters and peace and quiet.

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Island Hopping in Torres Strait

Day 1 Sunday, 7 June 2026

Cairns to Horn Isand MEALS LD

Flights have been arranged to take you from Cairns to Horn Island today. Upon arrival an eXpedition10 crew member will meet you at the airport to escort you to your first Island exprience at the local Museum. Following lunch, explore more of Horn Island, including touring the WW2 sites and ruins with local historians Vanessa or Liberty.
Welcome to your Torres Islands adventure!

Accommodation - Gateway Resort, Horn Island

Day 2 Monday, 8 June 2026

Horn Island to Roko Island MEALS BLD

One of the best way to enjoy the Torres Islands is by boat. This morning we will board a specially arranged charter boat to cruise The Strait. Enjoy views as we cruise by many islands including Possession Island, where Captain James Cook landed in 1770. A monument marks the place. Enjoy lunch on Roko Island before continuing the cruise to the Northern most point on Mainland Australia - Cape York. Take a stroll via the beach and headland to the famous sign at the very tip of Cape York taking in the views along the way. After everyone has taken enough pictures of this special moment, return to the vessel to cruise back to Roko Island for an overnight stay on the island.

Accommodation - Roko Island

Day 3 Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Island Hopping MEALS B

Roko Island to Thursday Island

Roko Island is a small island known for its unique eco-glamping, fishing charters, and pearl farm history, offering a delightful tropical getaway. Spend the morning enjoying the sights and facilities of Roko Island before bidding the island farewell and cruising across to Thursday Island, the vibrant administrative and commercial hub for Australia’s Torres Strait Islands, located north of Cape York. Liberty, our guide on Thursday Island will show the island sights and tell us the history in his unique islander way. A visit to Thursday Island would not be complete without visiting Rosies Place, the home art studio and gallery of award-winning textile artist, Rosie Ware.

Accommodation - Thursday Island Motel

Day 4 Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Island Hopping MEALS BLD

Thursday Island and Prince of Wales Island

The day begins with Breakfast at Joey’s place cafe followed by some free time for shopping, visiting the local Cultural centre or just relxing on the island. Around midday, board the local water taxi for a relatively short trip to catch up with Frances, a local on Prince of Wales Island. Frances will welcome us to her island and give an insight of what it’s like to live on an remote tropical island. After our visit, return by water taxi to Thurday Island.

Accommodation - Thursday Island Motel

Day 5 Thursday, 11 June 2026

Island Hopping MEALS LD

Badu Island, Horn Island and flight to Cairns

Our next island visit is quite a hop so we’ve arranged a charter flight to take us from Horn Island to Badu Island. Our local guide on Badu Island will be Nancy who will meet us at the Badu Airport to transfer us to the local art gallery. Badu island is renowned for its Art Centre, which produces internationally recognised printmaking, carvings, and textiles. Continue touring the island with Nancy and enjoy a beautifully prepared island lunch provided by our host before returning to the Badu Airport for flight back to Horn Island where our flight back to Cairns will soon be departing.