bloomfield track

Dom

I have been over twice in the past 2 winters but with an off road van and can see no problem if you take it very carefully.

From Cape Trib' you hit the gravel/dirt and it can be rough. There are some very steep patches on it.

If your van has excellent clearance and the departure angle is good it may be possible. If it is a dual axle van I would not be keen to do it.

You should get more info from here.

DW

Although sections of the track have been resurfaced, there are a few steep sections to asend or desend and there are some creek crossings that may be a bit deep, depending on weather and tide conditions.

The problem is, you don't know until you get to a potential obstruction and it would be very difficult to turn around towing a van.

Although I haven't driven the bloomfield for a few years, I wouldn't be attempting it with a caravan. Departure angles into and out of one or two of the creeks may be an issue and if there is any rain about, that may turn a relatively "docile" track into something more sinister.

Wise words from Sandy in my view - I've towed a HD offroad camper up there a few years back in fine weather and it was a great drive - if it was wet and slippery, though, the very (very) steep sections may be a real problem, and if you meet oncoming traffic with a van in tow you may not have enough track to pass on - backing up might not just be difficult for you and the oncomer - it could be near impossible in some spots. PS: It can rain at any moment up there, even in the 'dry'.

Hi Dom, If you are heading from Cape Tribulation to Cooktown the descent in 2 spots are now concrete but very steep and have a sharp turn in them. How big is the van as you would have to have extremely good brakes to hold it back and if it started to push you down the hill could land you over the edge. I would take a run up first to the creek crossing to see if you think it ok. As after that it mostly flat but narrow. As said before it is narrow and turning around would be difficult if not impossible. Going the other way forget it, the hill is to steep and a normal 4WD spins there wheels on the concrete, black rubber all over it as you lose traction on the bend.
Andy

I recall the bends crossing the range near Cow Bay being pretty tight and may even be three point turn stuff with long rig (if your van is long). You could frustrate other motorists coming the other way. Likewise, when on the concrete ramp section, ascending traffic expects descending traffic to be the one to leave the ramps (of two thin concrete strips) so they do not lose traction. We were tenting for that trip (Cairns to Cooktown then return via the Tablelands) and it was some years ago.

Motherhen

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One of the downhill bends on the concrete
marg

Dom lc100

Dom It is only a bit steep, and narrow in places, so make sure you have a UHF, and call ahead, when necessary
I would not consider it rough

Cheers
Bucky