Cape York from the eyes of a first time traveller

Hi Robert

Thanks for that and I hope it gives future visitors an idea on what it is like up there.

As I said you will always get a different response from different people.

We loved it and the only thing that I wished that we had was a clear blue sky at the top, but unfortunately it was overcast all the time after we left Bramwell Station, and only cleared again when we got back to Cooktown.


Cheers and Thanks


Stephen

Hi sweetwill

It is a great trip and as a first time visitor, there is just so much to see and no first trip will see it all.

Do not rush the trip and you will have a ball.


All the best with your planning.



Cheers



Stephen

Hi Michael

Yes when you look on a map, the Cape looks like it would be a remote area to travel, but it is far from that and you are never alone.

For some strange reason both the parks in Seisia and Punsand Bay were full, and we could not believe just how packed in the way they were, yet at Loyalty Beach, there was no overcrowding and once we paid our fees, to basically set up we’re we like.

The biggest thing that I found hard to put up with, was the way many drivers drove like there was no tomorrow and would pass you without thinking of the dangers and they say it is far worse during school holidays when the place is described as just crazy.

Having said that, it was still a fantastic place to visit despite the crowds and I would go back tomorrow if I had the chance, but that will have to wait for a few years with an unexpected change in employment.


Cheers



Stephen

Welcome to the Members’ Bar, Jack.

Your shout!

Bob

Hi Jack

You will enjoy your Cape trip, and like I said, take your time as there is so much to see.

You have my word that I will not do any big trips during 2019......not for doing any work around the house, but due to a change in employment........lol


All the best


Cheers



Stephen

Hi Jack,
Yes,
Stephen does a good Blog.
We planned our trip from the bottom of Vic, and only had holiday time table in Sept.
.The year was a very dry one which made water crossings easier on the Ott.
We stayed at Loyalty beach and agree that it was the best caravan Park but when we were there it was packed.
We left the little van there & went to the tip & areas within a days drive.
Then we moved down & did the same.
If you go into Fruit Bat Falls, don't miss the 2 smaller ones further on along the board walk.
We stayed at Bramwell Station & it was far better than Bramwell Juction. I commented on Stephens' blog.
There are little Biteys in fruit Bat falls & they do hurt, particularly little kids.
They didn't do anything nasty to us.
When we were in the N.T & swam in Dams we used to call them arma fishes.
What Stephen said about the road & many drivers on it is very true.
The week before we were up there, in September there had been 3 fatalitys one wreck was still where it happened on a corner.
Like to back to some of the area again but we too have had a change of job.
Our em ployer died & we didn't receive our entitlements which included an extra bit of long service. ( we are looking into this so please don't worry.) It has just put an end to our retirement plans.
Enjoy your trip and be sure to read up on the tropical insect safety.
Take care, safe travels.Ma.

Thanks again Ma

It sure is a great place to visit, and I know that you will return.

All the best



Regards


Stephen