Cape York - Go - No go?
Submitted: Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 13:14
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Member - Toolman (VIC)
Hello all, particularly those in the know. (Eric from
Cape York Connections I hope you read this too).
I've previously asked questions regarding travelling to
Cape York in June this year towing an 18 foot off road van. I am
well aware about most "off road vans" and what they are really suitable for but what I'm really after is sage advice about the road conditions now and the likely road conditions in mid June. Your advice will finally determine whether to go ahead or make other plans. I had planned to go up via the Bypass roads not the OT track.
Based on my investigations, the roads are all closed between
Laura and
Weipa as
well as up to
Bamaga. Also based on what I've read on this
forum and from photos posted here too, the roads are either very badly damaged or in some
places not existent. Is it likely that these roads will be repaired by 14th June which is when I leave
Cairns, given its still raining up there? My feelings are that they will not, but before I make the final decision, I thought I'd get your advice because you people are the ones who would know.
I can't shift the departure times because my mate wants to hire a 4WD in
Cairns for the trip so we need to know now so he doesn't lose too much money by cancelling late.
thanks in advance
Tom
Reply By: Scorcher - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 16:54
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 16:54
Don't give up yet Toolman !
Other threads on this
forum have meantioned that the road between Musgrave and
Coen should be open to 4wd vehicles within the next week or two.
The main concern presently seems to be the recent rain in the catchment area near Archer River, which has seen it rise from 1.6 mtrs over the causeway to 3.6 mtrs above in the last week, but is now falling fast.
Just keep an eye out for our "insiders" - Sam and Eric. They have the good contacts.
Might see you on the road.
Scorcher
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