Cape York

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:21

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Cape York

This is the true 4WD journey to the tip of Cape York following the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and its many challenging river crossings.

Cape York

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This is the true 4WD journey to the tip of Cape York following the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and its many challenging river crossings.

Member - Keith C (NSW)

Morning all,Jan and I are planning a trip to the top next year.Does any-one know the best place to leave our van in storage. We think maybe Cooktown and travel up from there with our tents etc.,The van isn't an offroader but Iv'e strengthened it up a fair bit,we've done Cameron
Corner,Innamincka,Walkers Crossing,Birdsville,Ood track etc., with no probs,but not sure about the Cape.Can anyone offer advice Regards,Keith

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Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:29

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:29

Some people leave their caravans at the Lakeland CP.

KK

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Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:43

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:43

Most parks in the Cairns area offer storage. Mt Carbine is a good one, that way you can do the Cape Trib road and back down through Matyown.

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Follow Up By: Squizzy - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 12:29

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 12:29

Van storage at Mt Carbine is free if you stay there a night each side of your trip.

Geoff.

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Reply By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 17:39

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 17:39

Thanks,KK,Tony,&Squizzy.exactly what I wanted to know.Keith

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Reply By: ACH - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 18:38

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 18:38

Keith,

Another good spot is Wonga Beach Caravan Pk...$3/day storage. About 20kms north of Mossman. It's a good spot, particularly if you want a break after the trip.

Cheers
Andy

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Follow Up By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 19:32

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 19:32

Thanks Andy,that looks beautiful,did you leave your rig there? Regards Keith.

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 22:31

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 at 22:31

Go early (after it is dry and graded) and take it with you...

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

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Reply By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:54

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:54

Peter,thanks for the info,I wasn't sure about the road ,I only have standard van clearence/height so I am not sure about crossings,I will be using the easiest route but not afraid of a bit of rough stuff,any info is handy.best to be prepared. Regards, Keith

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