Cape York

CAPE YORK, Australia...

One of the last frontiers in Australia, Cape York spans 750 km from Cairns to the most northern tip of Australia. The Coral Sea is to the east, Torres Strait then New Guinea to the north, and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the west.

A unique wilderness area with limited access by dirt road, air and sea. The road through to the Cape is seasonally closed in the wet season (December to April). Air flights are scheduled or by charter to certain areas. If travelling by air to meet Phantom at Lockhart River or Bamaga, daily domestic flights are available ex- Cairns. For locations away from townships seaplanes or helicopters can also be chartered to meet directly with Phantom.

The region offers a rugged coastline with endless beaches unfortunately not suitable for swimming, or diving due to the natural inhabitants - crocodiles . The area is rich with marine life from dugongs, sharks, mantarays, crocodiles, turtles and all kinds of fish.

The main attraction to the area on Phantom is the Barramundi fishing and mud crabbing. Estuary fishing is done from our fishing tender " Blue Devil " where guests can spend hours or the whole day exploring and fishing the waterways. Returning to Phantom as the mothership for the evening,for hot showers, cold beers and a fantastic meal cooked by our onboard Chef.

SURROUNDING AREAS:

Osprey Reef: Situated 70nm out in the Coral Sea from Lizard Island is the spectacular Osprey Reef . Spanning approx. 14nm long it has a lagoon area offering protected anchorage. Here everything is bigger and in larger numbers, from nautilus shells, hammer head sharks, manta rays, you name it Osprey has it all. .Phantom has done charters for BBC documentaries on the evolution of sharks to this reef. It is a scuba divers paradise for research, photography and sheer enjoyment. No other dive site in the world can compare to the thrill and enjoyment of Osprey. Great for the Adrenaline Junkie.