Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 at 22:11
I've stayed in the CP at Cohen and also on the river bend. Worst hassle in Cohen was a group of oldies on a tour to
the tip. We'd just driven up from
Cairns so wanted to get some kip. They were having a sing song, pre ww2 which was ok except one guy kept singing "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts" over the top of them, no matter what they were singing. Met him later, running up the rocks at
the Tip. I asked the driver how he did it and he said "I dunno...but I wish he wouldn't" He must of been 75 and had more energy than both of us put together!
Apart from asking the tourists for money and drinks the locals have always seemed Ok to me. They can hassle you a lot worse in other communities. But I wouldn't like a heap of screaming drongos
camping in my backyard either :))
Bend 12k out was more peaceful and no lights to spoil the starwatching.
Camped at Archer and Musgrove. Great stops, especially the bar and movies at Musgrove where we camped almost on the
airstrip.
Archer is renowned for a top spot and great food.
You should be Ok no matter where you stay. Some folks prefer to bushcamp just off the road side. Not sure why with all the traffic and dust but no accounting for taste.
I have only one complaint about The Cape. It keeps me coming back again and again.
No matter where you stay have a great time.
Cheers
Jim
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