a couple of cape york questions

Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 16:51

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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.

putrol

next year i have 3 weeks to do cape york from cairns to cairns in june/july & was wondering what are the dont miss & dont bother places to visit up there
any quiet camp spots to spend a couple of days & secret fishing spots would be nice to thanks

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Reply By: draff - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 17:47

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 17:47

Highly recommend Virlya Point on the west coast of the cape - great quiet camping spot with fabulous fishing. You need to drive a fair way up the beach so knowledge of tide times is important. We camped near where the estray joins the beach a few kms past the wreck of the lightboat. Take plenty of fresh water as if you are anything like us, you won't want to leave once you get there!

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Reply By: Jethro T - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 19:02

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 19:02

Hi Putrol,

You can spend a week at the top exploring the area, fishing, visiting Thursday Island or just relaxing. Try Punsand Bay or Loyalty Beach.

A couple of my favourite places are the Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe, totally different but interesting.

Unfortunately I would need the whole dry season to visit all the places I like.

Regards

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Reply By: Member - Tonyb (FNQ) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 19:42

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 19:42

Take the side trip to Iron Range and Camp at Chilli Beach - Chilli Beach may be a bit busy though. Some good water holes in Lakefield to camp at as well.

Have fun Cheers

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Reply By: Member - lyndon NT - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 20:25

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 20:25

The coast drive from Cairns to Cooktown is fantastic! Take at least a day, two if you can. The Cairns sky rail over the top of the rainforest is well worth doing.

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Follow Up By: ctaplin - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:45

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:45

Yes much better attractions & scenery over that way than around Darwin!
The Cook Highway from Cairns to Daintree is a must along with a swim at Mossman gorge. And Lyndon, you would be able to perhaps see our place at Lake Placid from the Skyrail to your right as you come down the mountain from Kuranda...

Chris :-)

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Follow Up By: Voxson - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:39

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:39

Nice ctaplin,,,
I may take a slingshot on my next skyrail trip lol.....

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Follow Up By: ctaplin - Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 19:59

Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 19:59

Voxson, not much chance of you getting on the Skyrail as you've got to the ripe old age of 44 without ever getting on an aeroplane!

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Reply By: Member - Rick P (NT) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 23:29

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 23:29

Hi Putrol
Try and avoid those school holidays if you can, it can be standing room only, friends went up in June/ July this year and camped on the side of the road in a few of the popular spots. We went up in August/September and there were 5 vehicles at Chilli Beach, about 8 at Punsand Bay and 8 at Loyalty Beach. Good luck you will love the place. I agree a lot more to see then around Darwin and I live here.
Cheers
Rick P

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Follow Up By: putrol - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 12:09

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 12:09

we cant get around the school holidays so we will have to put up with everyone else enjoying the same thing but it will beat being at work

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Reply By: Member - Littleborgy (SA) - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 13:28

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 13:28

Putrol,

Head in to Hope Vale & then out to Elim Bay... There is a beautiful campground (no power, but generators are welcome) out there with toilets & showers, run by an Aboriginal elder by the name of Eddie (i think charges are $10 per adult, per night). You can also catch mud crabs from the beach (just remember to throw the females back, as they are protected) & there are also a few good fishing spots around there as well... If u ask Eddie, he should point u in the right direction of the fish.

Cheers, Brad

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Follow Up By: putrol - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 15:38

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 15:38

i like the sound of that & will fit it into the trip thanks

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Reply By: Member - DW (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 15:21

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 15:21

Hi all
What length of time is reasonable to do a Cairns to Cairns tour taking in sites like have been mentioned as well as a trip to at least Thursday Island?
I have plenty of time as nearly every day is a holiday! Except when home and family duties call.
Cheers
DW

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