Hey all,
We are planning on doing the
Cape York trip next June. We have 6 weeks booked off, but we have to include the drive there and back (from
Albany, WA) and a few days in
Maryborough QLD to visit family. I was thinking that we may be able to get just under 3 weeks in the Cape.
We were wanting to ask anyone out there who has done this awesome trip to the "tip" and back before for a few helpful tips:
1. What did you find that was essential in terms of the gear that you needed to take, I.e. 4WD accessories,
camping equipment etc... (trying to be as practical as possibly and limit the weight on our vehicle and camper).
2. What tracks did you do and how camper friendly were they? We have a 4WD camper. Also - do you think we could do those tracks in the time we have?
3. How were the
water crossings? What equipment helped you (or what equipment did you wish you had on you) to be able to tackle these crossings?
4. How accessible was diesel and what average cost was the fuel up there?
5. How did you plan for this trip? As you can probably tell, I am a little stuck on
where to start? We are really wanting to get out there and experience the
Cape York - but want to ensure that we have every aspect covered, especially since our home is literally the other side and end of Aus. What parts of your trip did you plan first and where did you get the needed info from?
I would appreciate anyone's help in this matter. Very very excited!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Mel :-)