Daintree track

Minor correction: Crossing the range and the steep downhill section are north of the Daintree, so on the way north from, not to as it said above (oh for an edit function).

Mh

Hi Stu and "Bob" - I likwise would not like to take a caravan - more because of the trauma to others you meet on the sharp bends and steep narrow sections, and ours is 18'.

Mh

The Gall Boys DVD that I have, used the CREB track which is apparently much more difficult than the Bloomfield track.

Regardless, I don't think I'd attempt to tow a van on the Bloomfield track without driving it first with no van. I've been told that it's well worth the drive anyway.

Peter.

Why not take a tent and do the whole loop back to Cairns George? Both are worthwhile trips, and i think the whole Bloomfield way to Cooktown a must-see.

I was ten years ago, but apart from designated camp sites, i don't recall seeing anywhere you could get away from the road for a decent camp.


Mh

Hi Geoff,

From which direction did you come to get to Cape Trib. Cheers

Hi George,

I went from Cairns, up through Port Douglas, Mossman and Wonga Beach then over the Daintree River.

There is a steep climb up to Alexandra lookout and the road is narrow but there is room for tour buses to pass each other so slow down or stop and pull over to the left as far as possible.

The road at Cow Bay is good and there is room to pull into the Hotel Car Park for a drink or whatever the locals have on offer.

There is a van Park not far up the road on the right hand side at the BP servo.
It's not a bad place to base yourself because there are plenty of places to visit such as the Rainforest visitor Centre, Cow Bay Beach, the Blue Hole, The Sports Ground for Saturday afternoon Cricket/Footy.

The road from Cow Bay to Cape trib is narrow and winding and the road from Cape Trib to Cooktown would be a real adventure and unless you have a Kedron Van make sure your insurance is up to date.

Regards
Geoff