Early Access to tha Cape?

G'day Rosco,

We did it in 93 and I was pretty lucky as the decision turned out OK. We were camping with kids and no fridges or other modern day conveniences. The roads were good and so were the crossings. It is stating the obvious, as you already know, that it will depend on the nature of the wet season. This won't be known until a little closer to your departure. Can't imagine you'd have a problem getting to Weipa unless it was really bad and same goes for the tip. Lockhart River I would say could be more difficult and the likes of Pomperaw and Kowanyama may be harder still.

You probably already know this but anyway.

Kind regards and happy travels

I live up here Rosco. It is different every year. We went up in April and was a lot of road damage and still very wet but very doable. Just be careful and allow for more weather to stop you in your tracks. There already talking about a late wet season this year. Enjoy the adventure

Been up lots of times in early May, only thing that used to hold us up was the Wenlock, but now that is bridged, its all good. If your going up for work, you would no doubt stay on the bypasses and shouldn't be a problem. As stated above, if it is a late wet you wil stilll be having a fair bit of fun.
Cheers.
Tony.

We live on the BDR and were the first ones to come through the middle of March this year (i.e. there was no road or other wheel tracks to use as a guide for surface condition). It was a wetter wet than last year, but the way the rain fell meant we could drive in and out earlier than the year before. Allow plenty of time and make sure you're well prepared to be stuck. The road is likely to be in pretty poor condition and creeks and rivers may be challenging although I'm guessing the PDR is better maintained with causeways, etc. (still haven't been up to The Tip :/ ). Be prepared to bring an extra ton or so of mud too!!

Lil :)