Black Mountain Track

Hi Rob,

Just to go off the subject for a moment, as a Cairns local can you suggest any day trips in the area for my wife and I as we are venturing up your way in October.

Also are you aware of any affordable accommodation that would serve our needs as a base to have a good sticky. We are staying for about 3-4 nights.

Any assistance would be most apreciated.

Hi Patrick, the possibilities for day trips are endless, depends what your interests are. Rainforest at Kuranda, Coppelode dam, Cape Trib, Crocs at Daintree, Port Douglas, Chillago caves, Undara lava tubes, white water rafting, Dunk island , Mission beach. Give me a call when you get up this way. Cheers Rob www.4wdtraining.com

Thanks to every one who responded. I have just returned from three weeks away - going as far north as Cooktown. Thanks for the advice Rob. I did get the permit in the end. After you had posted your message, the QPWS moved from McLeod Street to Sheridan Street. Unfortunately, they were not able to issue a permit as all their stuff hadn't arrived - they didn't even have a fax machine to send my details to Atherton, so I had to drive to Atherton. Got to Atherton - the officer to issues permits was on training! I was advised to come back that afternoon when the permit was issued. I also got a permit for the Culpa Road but as it was raining quite heavily on the day I planned to travel this road, I decided not to due to the risk of damaging the track.

Gerald.