<span class="highlight">Best</span> <span class="highlight">time</span> <span class="highlight">to</span> see Cape York

We left Cairns on the 1st June this year and spent 4 weeks on the cape. As we headed south the school hols traffic was heading up. On the way up was usually only 5-6 other vehicles in each camp site, on the way down most were fairly full. Road was in perfect condition going up as well. There was a bit of water in the creeks but most were ok. Temp was perfect and the fishing even better. We camped at punsand bay which is a great spot to camp near the tip.
Stop at the croc tent on your way up as he has everything you need to know/see on the cape'

Josh

Hi there, were headed up there next year too. Planning around late September. If you search "Capeyork" in the threads you will find plenty of advice as i've been doing the same for the past few months.
Also check out this link that one of the nice EO bloggers posted on my thread.
It has so much info and some awesome pics.
Lynz


http://www.ivanlea.net/photos/CapeYork/default.htm

It will all depend on what happens with the wet that year as to when you will be allowed to drive on the PDR.

Some years it can stay closed for quite a while depending if there is Cyclone damage. Many people ignore the road closed signs and pretend they are 5ton Local Traffic only :-)

The earlier the better is what I would recommend, still plenty of water around and the years first grades are usually underway. Side trips like Iron Range can take even longer to open.

Its at its best when it is wet! You will have to monitor the Cairns Main Roads Web site to get the latest update on that road...or mm me early 2011 and I will pass on the info as I will be trying to get up there as soon as I can for the Barra.

Cheers