Cheap (or free) camps Cairns to Cooktown via Cape Trib

Joff - There are not many places that are accessible on that route anymore. Wonga Beach Caravan Park is a good place to stay, just South of the Daintree, but it will not be cheap as such around $25 a night with no power. When you get to Ayton you may still be able to go down the beach turn North up a couple of ks to a spot on a creek. You can not turn South anymore and camp at the mouth of the Bloomfield as this is local land. There is a small Camp ground at Ayton & there is a fee.

Archer point South of Cooktown is a great place to stay for a while. Free camping allowed there, but no amenities or fresh water.

Walker bay at the mouth of the Annan is a good free place to camp no amenities again. You turn down Quarantine Bay Rd, right at the Golf Club, Right on to a narrow track and then right on to the beach. It is private land but the owner still allows access.

The wind may get you at both those places, but you can always find a spot out of the gale force winds. Have Fun Cheers Tony

There's a great spot about 3km off the main road at Rossville callled Home Rule lodge. It is a privately owned place that has good shady grassed camping areas (non powered) & good facilities and is about $12 pp. ph 40603925.
It's about 30min south of Cooktown, and only 5k south of the famous Lions Den Pub.
I would say this would be the best bet if coming up from Cairns, and is 4-5hrs drive.

cheers
Mark

Hey Mate

Roaring Meg Falls has camping allowed - although you need a permit to visit and another to camp.

It's on the north (drier) side of the CREB track and is an easy drive out there, but the last 1km is a bit rough.

Beautiful country in the Daintree and you'll probably have the place to yourself.

Goodluck

Thanks for the replies guys.

If you have time go 82km from Cooktown, via Hopevale to Elim. It is tucked inside Cape Bedford out of the SE winds. You camp on the beach with Eddy, the aboriginal leader, a fantastic fellow. Walk or drive to the coloured sands just around the corner. This is a secret spot and I shouldn't be telling you about it.

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Shhh, don't tell anyone,
Robyn

Another couple of spots to consider.
Noahs beach is a small national parks camping site on a beautiful beach about half way between the Bloomfield river and Cape tribulation.

Also try Wearyj Bay just north of Wujal Wujal if it not too windy. Its pretty exposed.

Cheers

Kevin