Hi All,
I’m in the planning stage for my 2015 Cape Trip; most days will be unpowered bush /camp ground camping with the exception of Seisia.
Any one is welcome to join us at any stage or simply join us at Archer Creek on the 11th June It’s not a catered affair so everyone is expected to chip in and help out. You will need to be self-sufficient and carter for your own needs.
I’m travelling with a well setup Mazda BT-50 with no camper, rest assured I’m no cowboy; my preference is to arrive at the final destination (home) safe and well.
This will be my fifth trip to the Cape, two of them with McGirr 2014 and 2012, two self-guided and one other riding along as passenger
Dates: Planned departure Wednesday 11th June 2015 to Monday 21nd June. Leaving Townsville 10 days before the Qld School holidays. This should allow us enough time to stay in front of the crowds. Roads should be in good condition, the camping and swimming areas should be free from large numbers
Rough Itinerary (subject to change)
Wed 10th Townsville to Laura via Palmerstone Highway and inland route
Thu 11th Laura to Archer River Roadhouse.
Fri 12th Archer River Roadhouse to Bramwell Junction then onto the Dulhunty River.
Today we tackle the start of the OTL after departing Bramwell Junction, We will look at Palm Creek crossing our first major crossing we may cross it or take the bypass road via the Heathland Ranger Station and back track down to the camp area on the Dulhunty River
Sat 13th Dulhunty River. Enjoy a day relaxing in the clear waters of the Dulhunty River.
Sun 14th Dulhunty River to Eliot Falls.
Mon 15th Relax, swim in the crystal clear waters of Elliot falls and explore the surrounding area.
Tue 16th Eliot Falls to Jardine River via the Northern OTL we will bypass Nolan’s Brook and exit the OTL just before Mistake Creek. We cross the Jardine river by barge than continue on to Seisia, set up camp at van park (power, hot showers and laundry available) At Seisia we can explore the area , fish and watch the stunning sunsets over the Gulf.
Wed 17th Day trip to the “Tip of Cape York” then onto Summerset for a look see
Thu 18th Day trip to Thursday Island / Horn Island or just relax at the camp site
Fri 19th Head back south towards Home stopping at Musgrave station.
Sat 20th Musgrave Station via Lakefield National Park and on to the Loins den camp overnight
I will revise the Lakefield journey when arriving at Musgrave. If the park is closed we will drive on down to Lakeland downs then take to inland road back towards Cooktown
Sun 21st Loins den to Townsville via the Bloomfield track, arrive back in Townsville late Sunday evening
Mon 22nd Unpack and clean-up
