telegraph track - Cape York

The OTL is one of the last great tough treks in this country so worrying about low hanging branches should be the last thing on your mind. I would be more concerned with negotiating some of the deeper water crossings, steep and boggy entries and exits to the creeks and contending with the hundres of other travellers doing the Cape this year (including us).

Every year the track changes with the first travellers through having to clear all the fallen trees that were left after the wet. If you take a chainsaw then you will have no problem clearing any trees that may concern you.

Have a great trip.

David

hey allan I havent travelled along the telegraph track sorry cant help u on that one However I would like to keep in contact with u as we r leaving on the 18th june for the tip on our first trip with my family I dont have any plans on travelling the southern section but have thought about going up the northern peice if i can without risking vehicle to much I am towing a small tinny so no tsure if it is a good idea yet probably not.

Is there a reason to go South to North ?

Werove most of the OTT last year from north to south. South to north would be easier.
We are 2160mm wide and 3050mm high amd 6m long. There are some scratchy spots and you have to keep your eyes open.
There are a few pics in this slide show..

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

Gday REV'S

I used to take 4x4 buses up there, you shouldn't have to much trouble. But watch your speed on the corrugations, make sure you can see the top of your camper in your mirrors and keep an eye on the camper hold down clamps.

Other than that most of the advice above is pretty good.

Cheers

I have a fresh report from the OTL 2days old.
Group of 5 cars made it all the way north and then back south without too many hassles.
Palm Creek South entry/exit has a hell of a lump in it which can cause IFS cars a little nightmare for traction going up.
Nolans Brook / Bridge Creek is deep and SOFT.
It has already caught it's fair share of travellers.

Thanks to all that replied. We travelled along the OTL approx 10yrs ago in a 80 series landcruiser, so i am familiar with all it has to offer. This time Our set up is quite different and was wondering if our height would be a problem. As always with care it shouldn't be a problem. Allan