Cape York trip

Submitted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 17:26
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In process of planning a trip to Cape York next year towing an off road camper trailer and taking the dog. Would appreciate any tips or advice.
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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 17:42

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 17:42
Beware of crocs, ticks & baits with the dog.
Hope you have a great trip!
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Reply By: Footloose - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 17:54

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 17:54
Keep the dog under control at all times, crocs call em Mc Doggiez !
Check the weather and track well beforehand, ring a few spots and enquire before setting off.
Take your time.
Have a great trip :))
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Reply By: Disco Duck - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 18:10

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 18:10
Leave the dog at home and have a great trip.
I am heading off to the Cape in May next year. I will be allowing 10 weeks to do the trip. I shall be towing a camper trailer. We were last up there 3 years ago. Wewent then in Sept/Oct. This time I want to see a little more water.

Mike
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Follow Up By: Richard D - Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 13:50

Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 13:50
What is the actual date in May that you are leaving Mike. If we like it up there this time as much as I think that we will (lots of water included - Ha Ha) may join with you for a spell if O.K.

Richard
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Follow Up By: Disco Duck - Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 14:40

Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 14:40
We are leaving after the QLD 4wd Corroboree which is being held at Mackay on the long weekend in May 2007.I shall be leading the trip with some of my fellow club members. not all of them will have 10 weeks availability for the trip so they will be joining up when they can. They will have a copy of my itinerary.I hope to be leaving Cooktown early June and spending about 4weeks on the cape.

Mike
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Reply By: Toytruck - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 21:30

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 21:30
Have never been there myself but a few mates have been going there every year for the last few years. They rekon best not take the dog as they are not allowed in any of the NPs.

I have an Australian Red Cattle dog and have never joined my mates on this trip because of this. Tell me if I have the wrong end of the handle cos I would love to go but will not travel without my little mate.

Toytruck
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Follow Up By: Hayjude - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 15:01

Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 15:01
Thanks Toytruck, we have a blue cattle dog and don't travel without her. May have to rethink trip and travel elsewhere. Not happy about paying hard earned money to National Parks either. Waste of money I think. Paid enough taxes throughout lifetime.
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Reply By: Member - Jiarna (NT) - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 22:11

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 22:11
Take it easy with the camper, and travel with company if possible. Try to park the dog somewhere for this trip, because you will not be able to access National Parks if you have a dog with you. We have the same problem when we travel :-(
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