Cape York

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Mc F

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407 posts

262 months

Thursday 5th June 2014
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Taking a trip on the 4th July ( true independence day away from the home comforts, wife & kids ) and heading North for two weeks of offroad fun, fishing & adventure.

Mate & I are thinking of shipping the car on the Sunlander train from Brissie to Cairns to save on the 16 or so hours driving.

Fly up a day or so later to collect it, fresh for the journey north.

Time is tight so it will save us a day or so.

Anyone been up to the tip, with recommended routes, must sees, do's etc?

custardtart

1,725 posts

252 months

Thursday 5th June 2014
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Haven't done it but it's on the list so keen to hear how you get on.

Hasbeen

2,073 posts

220 months

Thursday 5th June 2014
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I sailed up there. In the early 70s there was enough bulldust even before Cooktown to destroy most cars.\, boats were a better way to go.

I think the rail idea is a very good one. Most of the trip up there is nothing but a real bore, if you don't have time to spend exploring the side tracks. I have done the trip to Townsville quite a few times, but there are still hundreds of signposts pointing to places I've never heard of, that I would love to explore, rather than drive past.

It is those that lead to the good places. On a transportation run, you miss all those, & the kids get whiny.

Have fun up there, it is a great area.

Edited by Hasbeen on Thursday 5th June 11:18

Mc F

Original Poster:

407 posts

262 months

Friday 6th June 2014
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custardtart said:
Haven't done it but it's on the list so keen to hear how you get on.
Fridges have been purchased.

Will keep you posted.

TheValk

50 posts

124 months

Friday 6th June 2014
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You may care to check website ExploreOz- apologies if you have it covered.

custardtart

1,725 posts

252 months

Sunday 10th August 2014
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How'd you go?