cape york and permits

we went in 2005 and didnt need permits dont think its like the NT but becareful where you take grog the restricts are only in certain places we got told at one place not to take grog any further so we had to drink it all in one nite sh*t what a nite hahaha. i rang all the roadhouses and comminty shopsetc before we went and got awful mix of info so its hard to say where what and how your suppose to do things

if you have any vehicle trouble make sure you get it fixed in weipa they have good access to parts and reasonable pricing any further north you'll pay thru the nose but seisia motor mechanics arent bad but go to seisia not bamaga . bamaga motors werent very helpful or nice .
if you want to know more just ask happy to tell you anything to help you
oh and it isnt that remote some roads are like queen st hahaha

The main permit required is all inclusive with the Jardine ferry ride & available when you arrive. Parks camping permits are self check in but only required at a few sites, the rest are just bush camping. The only time I would ring up to get permits or permission is for visiting the aboriginal communities themselves or when accessing private property. Details for many of these are in Moony's Cape York Guide. The main route to the top & the majority of attractions that most people see don't require getting any permits prior.
A "permit to fart" is however required on the Cape & available at the Coen Quarentine Station along with permit to pick nose & permit to scratch arse ;-))
Cheers Craig.............

unless you are going to be spending some time crossing community lands etc you will not need to worry about permits as such.. as was said the Jardine ferry cost includes the permits to cross their lands... that is why it costs $100 to cross a 50 foot creek!

You will have to be mindful of how much grog you are carrying though... although I never saw anyone who even looked remotely interested in checking up on us the penalties are huge and it is not worth taking the risk of carrying more than you are allowed... NIL IN SOME COMMUNITIES! But these communities are off the main roads so you shouldn't have any probs..

Hi guys,

thanks for the replies, we will be travelling to a few communities but I gues what I really wanted to know was whether I should write a formal letter or call the community?

Good to find out about the farting permit, will have to organise that too.

Cackles

Permit issues already covered. They do check the grog periodically so be warned. They don't need to catch too many people at $17,000 for a first offence, ends up about $75,000 for a third offence. You can usually get info at the 4by shows. You need to read it very carefully. One slab means 24 cans not 30 in quite a few areas. There are a few areas were it reads alcohol (mid strength) is ok but in reality it is only ok if you are on the road! One foot off and the rules change. Some areas are dry. So the rules can change from place to place. If you really feel the need go to the Thursday Island. Plenty of pubs, no limits.

Steve

We were there last year and had no problems. Permits for north of Weipa on the coast. were very expensive for no facillities. We did not see or hear of anyone getting checked for alcohol (who does the checking??) but not worth the risk. We paid $58 for a carton of midstrength in Bamaga. Thats the only thing they can sell.
Plenty of places in Cairns and Port have info on where booze and or permits are needed. Try the local cop shop if in doubt.
Its still one of the best places to go in OZ have a great time, we hope to be back up there next year.