4WD places around Townsville

Mate,

I lived in Townsville from 87 to 95. It's a pretty flat (geographically and socially) place. You can head down to Ayr and do a bit of beach driving, not a lot of distance on the beach to cover but quite nice. Catch a Whiting or 20 off the beach.

You could head east and drive along the Burekin River. The water is usally low and the sandy river banks are a good drive. It's good to travel with another vehicle in case you get bogged.

About 10-15 minutes north of Townsville on the way to Ingham you will cross Black River, again usually low and some entertaining sand driving. Take two vehicles.

If you want to travel, half a day (around 5-6 hours) will get you to the Daintree. It's now all bitumen to the Daintree, but camp overnight there and do the run to the Bloomfield River (and beyond) the next day. I would suggest instaed of spending two days, stretch it to 5 and go right up to Cooktown and back on the Bloomfield Track. Sensational scenery, bush walks, a few modest river crossings (depending on rain), just a great trip.

Cheers,

Jim.

Yeeepp, Townsville is a great place. concur with the above. just watch out for CROCS on the coast as my son regularly goes out near Black River for the weekend and mostly always a few BIG ones around. Ive told him not to go as my 3 grandkids would probably only be an appetizer for them. Go and enjoy you lucky b#$#%er.

Regards

Bob

Hi Trolute

Bowling Green N.P. is quite nice. A good safe place for a swim and bushwalking. Plenty of wildlife while we were there.
(we were there in July 2004 and the Gates were shut at @ 6-630pm every night and you must book in Townsville prior to going there, if staying. This was the new sysytem in place and there was NO self registering allowed at all)

Cape Cleveland N.P. (southwards after Bowling Green N.P. on the left) is another nice spot. If you go on a Friday (I think) the Nursery/Fisheries at the end of the road do a guided tour (don't know if it costs as we were there too early for it). There are a few spots you can drive into like Bald Rock and out onto the mud flats. There were midges there so put on suncreen before the drive out there. You can camp out there on these hugh bare areas. There is suppose to be good fishing there, just watch out for the crocs. You can also buswalk a few different trails also along the road to the Fisheries. Best to get info from the ranger on those though before starting out for the day.

Hope this helps.

Cya
Tripp'n
:)

thanks everyone, there are enought suggestions to keep me busy for a few weekends :-)

Trolute,

Join the Townsville and Districts 4WD club, of which I was the Trip Co-ordinator, this will give you access to some tracks closed to the general public, including a great one near the Burdekin.
Club site is here-
http://home.iprimus.com.au/d_olsen/

email me davejustatbigponddotnetdotau for more info (email disguised).

Dave O