Cape york trip

Submitted: Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 00:41

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Member - Paul M55

What sort of time in travel do the average peaple take to do Normanton to Cape York return via Cairns. In well setup 4x4 troopy. Thank you for all comments.

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Reply By: Tony F8 - Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 08:00

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 08:00

It really depends on what you want to do and see, it is a bit like how long is a piece of string, having said that and having been up the the Cape 40+ times, id say barest minimum 2 weeks, hope that helps.

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Follow Up By: Member - Paul M55 - Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:00

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:00

Like all trips just need an idea of time i have 4 weeks from adelaide so should be ok.

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Reply By: Hoyks - Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 08:44

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 08:44

I've done it in 4 days. Someone else was paying the bills and about all we stopped for was burgers and coffee.

I've also done Cairns to the tip and back in 2 weeks and that felt rushed.

How much time do you have? You can drive hard and just tick off the boxes of seeing stuff, or take your time and experience it.

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Follow Up By: Member - Paul M55 - Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:01

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:01

Not retired yet so just want to see what i can plan for next time. Thankyou

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Follow Up By: Hoyks - Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:42

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018 at 17:42

I did it the 2nd time using 3 weeks from Brisbane. It was a bit of a mach run each way, with two very long days (Brissy-Cairns and back again) with the kids and me as the only driver/cook/navigator/logistics co-ordinator and OIC Camp.

We saw a fair bit, but would have like to stop for a day or two longer at a few stops on the beaches.

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