cape york

Your permit is part of the Jardine Ferry crossing fee, which is around $90.00.

Never heard of any restriction on numbers.

There's plenty of info & contacts within the following webpage:-

http://www.cooktownandcapeyork.com/

Also

http://www.australian-4x4.com.au/cape-york-peninsula-australia.html

JohnG

Yep - there sure is a camping permit system in place to control numbers. You need to book all camping permits in advance, on-line, at all Qld Govt managed National Parks. Not only that, in most places, you need to book a specific numbered site. Rangers come around and check randomly - and fine people for camping without permits. Was a bit of a sceptic about the system - but seemed to work well when we were there last year. Only problem is that is if you want to have a more casual plan - you need to find an internet connection to see if any spots are available....and internet is a little thin on the ground.

Go to www.nprsr.qld.gov.au to check out availability for all their locations.

Chris

G'day,

that info about camping permits only applies if you want to camp in National Parks.

When we were up there we didn't camp in NPs at all and free camped at a lot of great spots, plus there's a few caravan parks once you are near Bamaga and Seisia.

There's a lot of places to camp without worrying about Nps.

Steve