Gulf Savannah (Cairns to Darwin)

We did the 15 day Cape York trip with Cockatours in September and had a great time. The Cockatours team Joe (Driver) and Cass (Chef) were fantastic. We learnt so much and had so many wonderful experiences as well a lot of fun. We certainly know a lot more about the top end history, indigenous culture, flora and fauna especially reptiles. Joe is an expert and spotted a rare blue tailed spotted monitor and many other snakes, lizards and birds. The tour was extremely well organised, the tents and sleeping gear were very comfortable and the food was amazing. We would highly recommend taking a trip with Cockatours to have an experience of a lifetime.

Had an amazing 15 days heading to the "Top" of Australia ! Starting at the Marine department at James Cook University, Cairns, and ending at the Ice Creamery in the Daintree, many sights and experiences were highlighted in between. Our Tour Guide and driver Joe, provided great knowledge of the areas visited and extreme passion when encountering the various reptiles along the way. Chef Cass conjured up many exceptional meals for us, more befitting a restaurant than the outback. The organization, itinerary and places visited were excellent. It was great to meet Rossy ( the owner ) and have a chat and meal with him at Kalpower Crossing. Would not hesitate to recommend Cockatours to anyone wishing to have an exceptional outback experience on a very well run great value tour. Many Thanks Graeme and Robyn.

Best camping trip EVER! Action packed days, yummy food, expert guides and amazing country, THANKS Team!

This year in July, I experienced another adventure of a lifetime on a Private Tour visiting some truly remarkable , hard to get to places , cultural experiences and the Old Telegraph Track my travelling companions were 2 like minded mature ladies and the Cockatours owner and driver Rossy a ecologist , he has so much knowledge & passion for the wildlife and respect for the environment. I have previously done the Cape York & Gulf Savannah Tours with Cockatours, so once again I emerged myself in the wonders and the unique flora & fauna of Cape York. I would highly recommend Cockatours it is the best value outback camping tours around Thank you Cockatours for the experience's and memories that will stay with me forever Dianne 2023

This was one of THE great trips! We don't usually do tours but friends had highly recommended Cockatours and we'd always wanted to see Cape York and the Top End so we decided to go. Well, it was an amazing tour! We'd never have seen so many wonderful sights on our own. Rossy has given so much time and thought to the itinerary and this is maybe the only tour that takes you from Cairns to the tip and back again (most tours you fly back to Cairns from Horn Island). We were especially lucky in having the wonderful Joe as our guide and driver and the fabulous Cassy as our chef. The food was excellent! Healthy, delicious and there was always enough with snacks along the way for those who wanted them. Joe is a reptile expert and so we had some truly amazing experiences with him spotting some fascinating snakes and - incredibly - Australia's rarest lizard with the first confirmed sighting of the blue-tailed tree monitor in the Northern Peninsula. That was just one of many a brilliant days! The truck/bus (aka "Herc") was remarkably comfy - even over the corrugations - and the system of everyone rotating seats worked really well. The group was terrific and camping in so many remote and often beautiful locations was a great experience. We camped each night (couples in their own tent, singles in their own tent) putting them up on arrival every afternoon and taking them down in the morning. It didn't take us long to get the hang of it and it became a fun activity with everyone pitching in and helping out. The tents were good and the mattresses comfy and the whole routine was extremely well-thought out and organised. Because Rossy (who owns Cockatours) has so many great connections to the land and the people this tour offered things that other tours don't. We all loved the Welcome to Country at Coen and going off-track for wildlife encounters. Joe and Cassy were the BEST tour leaders - full of fun and good humour, knowledgeable, kind and generous. We loved this tour and are hoping to do the Gulf Savannah Tour in 2025. If you've ever wanted to see Pajinka (Cape York) and stand on the northernmost tip of Continental Australasia then this is the way to do it!

Just got back from Cockatours Cape York Wildlife tour. Rossy & Joe were exceptional guides, wealth of information on history, culture & ecology. Went exploring in the beautiful wilderness & hidden gems, spotted the most amazing wildlife.... top that off with awesome food, comfortable camping and great companionship. So well organised and nothing was too much trouble... Absolute must on your bucket list!!

The cape York tour was awesome! Our guide and cook - Joe and Cass were knowledgeable and very well organised! Rossy clearly has great contacts and it was wonderful to learn First Nations history and culture. The only tour I have heard of that works with First Nations communities. Wildlife, culture, history, great food and tent management was all mixed with friendship and good humour. Do it.

Just returned from a Cockatours trip to Cape York. Advertised as a wildlife tour, it didn't disappoint! Rossy and Joe were wonderful, always going that extra mile to ensure that everybody's needs were taken care of. The food was a highlight and we laughed the whole way to the end. Not to be missed!

We did the Cape York Cockatours trip in September, 2023. It was fantastic. Our guide, Joe, was amazing. He has so much knowledge about the local wildlife, especially reptiles. His driving skills and organisation skills are also excellent. Our chef, Cassie, was also amazing. Great food delivered with a smile and a laugh that made everyone feel happy. I don't think we've ever had camp cooking this good. Setting up camp was quick and easy, leaving plenty of time to explore and appreciate the places we visited.This is a unique experience, especially having a full 15 days to cover this part of Australia. If getting to "The Tip/Pajinka/Cape York" is on your bucket list, you couldn't do better than choosing Cockatours.

I had the most amazing time on the Cape York trip with this mob last month! We had a great mix of ages and backgrounds to keep the group interesting and the guide, Joe, and cook, Cass were bloody brilliant! I've never seen so much amazing scenery, eaten so well and felt to looked after. The knowledge about the people, history and wildlife of all the areas was also incredible. 10/10, would recommend for anyone