Wollongong - Cape York leaving 30 June, COMING?

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 05:18

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max and margaret

We are a retired couple. We plan to leave 30 June, take 2 weeks to Cairns, then 2 weeks on Cape York, then, whatever.

We have an off road Goldstream Crown camper van, which we are hoping to take through to Bamaga.

Send me a message if this sounds interesting.

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Reply By: Member - Rosco from way back - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 08:32

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 08:32

Just a suggestion .... but if you're retired and time is not an issue, then 2 weeks on the Cape will be nothing but bloody hard work. Why not allow a month and you still won't see everything.

In a fortnight you'll have time to drive up and back with a couple of days at the top and that's about it.

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 09:15

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 09:15

Hey Rosco. I have a spare pair of reading ghlasses if you want them mate.

Read his post again. Gotchya LOL

Phil

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Follow Up By: Member - Rosco from way back - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:02

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:02

Ya got me alright cobber ??

Just re-read it 3 times ... what did I misunderstand?

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:26

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:26

I took it as two weeks to get to Cairns, then two weeks to get to the tip and then as much as needed to do whatever is needed to see it all and come home. Open ended after the arrival at the tip.

Good old comprehension. Almost as bad as trying to understand Macbeth. That was in school. Yuk

Phil

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Follow Up By: Member - Rosco from way back - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:58

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:58

Nah mate ...

two weeks on Cape York (comma) then (comma) whatever ..
The way I read it the "whatever" referred to their NEXT adventure.

Maybe we need the original poster to clarify ;o))

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:06

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:06

I need a cuppa!!! That's what I need.

Like I said. As bad as Macbeth!!

Catchya

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Follow Up By: max and margaret - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:32

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:32

Yes, the 2 weeks was meant to mean to the tip and basically back south.

I take note of the advice, and will allocate more than 2 weeks.

Thanks for your advice.

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Reply By: Mitch - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:24

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 10:24

M and M

Unless you like crowds, would suggest you delay start of your trip - because it co-incides with the NSW School Holidays.

Cheers
Mitch

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Follow Up By: max and margaret - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:35

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:35

Options are a bit limited, but I am thinking at least holidays will be over by the time we get north of Cairns.

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Reply By: headbolt - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:53

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 11:53

Hi max and Marg heading that way from Melb 8th July will be towing a new Jayco Penguin outback probably leave it at lakeland enjoy your trip

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Follow Up By: max and margaret - Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 12:18

Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013 at 12:18

Hmmm!

Round about the same time frame, dates are not a problem to us.

And, 'a new Penguin'?

If you are interested to chat to compare notes, etc, I will post my mobile on the thread, or get in touch somehow (maybe even become a member of ExplorOz?).

Max.

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Follow Up By: max and margaret - Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 10:15

Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 10:15

Hi Headbolt,
If you want to have a chat my mobile is zero double four eight four two double six double eight. As I said it would be interesting to compare notes and maybe cross paths somewhere? I understand you can take off road vans to Bamaga, so be interested why you are hesitating.

Max

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