The Cape after THE Rain ;-)
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 20:53
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Member - Ivan (ACT)
So guys - what will it be like in July??
I'm part of a group heading to
the tip in July, and after all the recent rains, storms etc, am wondering what I will be heading into whilst on our trip....
We're thinking our plans for the Creb are probably
well and truly dashed - and wondering whether any other areas may
well be closed as a result
Will the main routes still be affected or does it drain off pretty quickly?
Cheers
Ivan
Reply By: Crackles - Friday, Apr 21, 2006 at 17:45
Friday, Apr 21, 2006 at 17:45
It's not unusual to get heavy rain up there at this time of the year & as the Telegraph track pretty much follows the divide the rivers rise & fall quickly. Still plenty of time for it to dry out. The Frenchman's track is one that can be effected by a late Wet as the
Pascoe river can be deep even when it's pretty dry. (try it on the way back)
The
CREB track normally takes one or two weeks to dry out & if tackling from the south the depth of the
Daintree river is a good indication of if it's possible.
I thought you were looking for a bit of adventure anyway...You're not scared of water now are you Ivan????? :-)
Cheers Craig.........
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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 15:12
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 15:12
Thanks fella - no, not scared of the water, but I'll be going second from now on (for a while anyway ;-)
Just interested whether we are going into a 'disaster zone', or whether this is relatively normal for this time of year (we're dead keen on the CREB)
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