Cape York is surrounded by water: to the west is the Gulf of Carpentaria, north the Torres Strait, east the Great Barrier Reef and south the Jardine and Jacky Jacky River systems and offers guests many different ways of experiencing nature first hand, at its best. Cairns to the top of Cape York is 1000 kms by road, 800kms by air and sea. At the very top is the Torres Strait Islander community where Cape York Adventures are based.
Seisa
Cape York Adventures base, west coast of the Cape, just 30kms from Australia's most northerly point. This unique location gives us access to the east and west coasts of the top of the Cape and the nearby Torres Strait islands. Fishermen and adventurers can enjoy different eco-systems and destinations every day of their visit.
The East Coast is absolutely spectacular and rarely visited...
The Great Barrier Reef and beautiful, remote islands make the east coast a great destination. The Mt Adolphus Is group, Albany Is, the historic site of the Somerset township and the coves and bays along the coast offer fishing opportunities, photography and sightseeing is just a part of your day. Further south is Kennedy inlet, Middle River and Escape River.
The Jacky Jacky
Accessed from the upper reaches the mouth of Jacky Jacky is south of The Tip, this is Australia's largest pristine Mangrove system with Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Fingermark Bream heading the fish species list. The system has in excess of 28 species of mangrove, some endemic to the system. The 240 individual creeks in the system cover 350 km2 creating an almost endless maze of mangroves. Along with the mangroves and fish the system hosts a multitude of bird species, flying fox colonies and estuarine crocodiles. You will enjoy the special experience of spending a day traveling within this unique system.
'The Tip' - most northerly point of the Australian continent
Visit this iconic, must-see destination by 4wd through remnant rainforest, or by boat arriving on the beautiful Frangipani Beach. A short hike over the headland brings you to the “SPOT”. Make sure your camera batteries are charged!
The West Coast, part of the Gulf of Carpentaria
From your base at Seisia, the west coast of Cape York is your backyard filled with rocky headlands, savannah flats and beaches and crystal clear, uninhabited rivers.
The Jardine River
A wide, sandy and absolutely clear river bird and marine abound including Barramundi, Saratoga and crocodiles. the Jardine flows fresh water all year round. It is believed the water flows underground from New Guinea at a rate of approximately 40,000 ltr/sec, making it the largest perennial river on the eastern seaboard. For birdwatchers, the Jardine is home to Sea Eagles, Terns, Frigates, Egrets, Palm Cockatoos, Honey Eaters, and Herons. Further upstream visitors appreciate the lack of people, the clarity of the water and the peaceful environment. The wilderness offers visitors another special experience.
Crab Island
The world's largest Flat Back Turtle nesting site is on this low, sandy island just off the coast, south of the mouth of the Jardine river. During the September to November nesting season large numbers of Turtles emerge from the water at dusk, dig nests and lay eggs in the low rising dunes. When the eggs hatch, baby turtles can be seen emerging from the nests and navigating to the water. Crocodiles are also island regulars and the surrounding waters hold Rays, Dolphins, Dugongs and many other marine species.
Muttee Head
This headland barely north of the Jardine river mouth housed a WWII base, including a jetty. The jetty is long gone, but the fish stayed around. Dependant on current, this area offers good reef fishing when the conditions are right.
Vrilya Point
This rocky headland offers anglers and guests a great day trip along Gulf savannah beaches, over sandy shoals and past clear creeks. Photos and fish make up the day.
The Torres Strait Islands
Mostly uninhabited these tropical islands are surrounded by coral, fish and marine life and covered with birds and scattered relics of long past settlements.
Possession Island Group - comfortably protected from the trade winds
This group of islands offers anglers and visitors a great day out. The place where Captain Cook took ‘possession’ of Australia is marked with a monument. Roko Island has a working pearl farm you can visit and make purchases. There are rare bird species resident at certain times during the year and all the tropical sports fish pass through this area during the year. The coral fringing the islands offers an opportunity to snorkel the reefs in clear, shallow water. There are graves and an abandoned gold mine if you feel like a walk.
Thursday & Horn Islands
Is is the administrative centre of the Torres Strait and is less than 100 miles to the international border between Australia and PNG . If you would like to, you can fish your way to TI and Horn Is, visit the Museums, have a tour around, then fish your way home. These islands are the hub of the Torres Strait and fully of history and culture. The islands between the mainland and these islands offer good fishing and bird watching opportunities.
Prince of Wales Island
The largest island in the Torres Strait, PoW has coves and bays for fishing, beaches for relaxing and even a waterfall for a rewarding swim after the short hike. Some of the island can easily be visited on the way to and from TI from the mainland.
The Wallis Islands
Two reef fringed islands 20 miles off the coast these islands offer fantastic fishing on the right day (wether dependant). Water movement from Torres Strait to the Gulf brings abundant and varied fish species to these islands. Rich in birdlife, this is also a valued destination for bird watchers.
