Cape York Vehicle Transport to Cairns or Close

Submitted: Monday, Dec 10, 2007 at 20:03
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I am looking at going to the Cape in July 2008 and I would like to transport the 100 Series from Sydney to Cairns and back. I have contacted a couple of transport companies, buy the Vehicle must be empty of all personal belongings and that aint so good for me. There are 5 vehicles going from Sydney so maybe a deal to transport all would be good.

Has anyone done this or are there any good suggestions??

Cheers

Dave
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Reply By: CLC50 - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 06:35

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 06:35
Hi
Drive the trip to Cairns & enjoy the trip ,There is a lot of great places to see ,& off the hwy places to go to, but I will admit some times your see to much sugar cane.
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Reply By: CLC50 - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 06:35

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 06:35
Hi
Drive the trip to Cairns & enjoy the trip ,There is a lot of great places to see ,& off the hwy places to go to, but I will admit some times your see to much sugar cane.
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 09:03

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 09:03
Assume the problem is you don't have the extra 6 days to drive it yourself?
By my reckoning - about 34 hours driving time.
12 Sydney to Brisbane, 22 brisy to Cairns.
Friends in Brisy go to Cairns in one go with a 4 hour nap around Mackay and sharing the driving.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 09:05

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 09:05
Oops, not the clearest, 3 days each way, about a 1000k a day.
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Reply By: rockpiglet - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 10:39

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 10:39
Hi Dave
Toll, Coastal, Patricks, run car carries up the east coast.

Also look at rail but the turnaround will be longer. All don't like personal belongings as vehicles can get broken into ( batteries, spare tyres etc).
If you have five vehicles you could find a subbie that would be interested.
If you have a UHF try calling up a car carrier and ask the driver if he has any leads. Ch 29 on pacific or ch40, use company name and call him a carpark, better chance of reply.

Many carriers are empty or near empty on their run south to Brisvegas. So back should be no problem and a better rate.
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Reply By: Drew Cruiser - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 22:07

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 22:07
I am looking for the same thing. 3-4 more vehicles if you can get something organised....
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