Adventure Awaits
Exploring Cape York is definitely a #BucketList place.
Our Guide Book will help you discover everything the Cape has to offer
Which Journey Will You Take?
The PDR
Peninsula Development Road (PDR) is a long mostly wide dirt road. There are sections of tar. At times is can have a lot of corrugations. 2WD vehicles can travel along the PDR
We Are Keen
Head to the PDR page where you will find basic information about the PDR. For the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page
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The OTT
The Iconic Overland Telegraph Track is now called (Old) Telegraph Track and is 4WD heaven. Some parts are definitely for the more experienced 4WDrivers
Let's Do It
In the OTT section of our website you will find important tips and lots of photos. To get the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page
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Bloomfield
The Bloomfield is a coastal track from Cape Tribulation to Wujal Wujal. And in the right conditions can easily be done by 2WD vehicles
Sounds Fun
The track is steep in spots and goes for 32kms. You can tow a camper trailer. For latest on road conditions contact Douglas Shire Council
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The PDR
Peninsula Development Road (PDR) is a long mostly wide dirt road. There are sections of tar. At times is can have a lot of corrugations. 2WD vehicles can travel along the PDR.
We Are Keen
Head to the PDR page where you will find basic information about the PDR. For the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page.
Read More
The OTT
The Iconic Overland Telegraph Track is now called (Old) Telegraph Track and is 4WD heaven. Some parts are definitely for the more experienced 4WDrivers.
Let's Do It
In the OTT section of our website you will find important tips and lots of photos. To get the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page.
Read More
Bloomfield
The Bloomfield is a coastal track from Cape Tribulation to Wujal Wujal. And in the right conditions can easily be done by 2WD vehicles.
Sounds Fun
The track is steep in spots and goes for 32kms. You can tow a camper trailer. For latest on road conditions contact Douglas Shire Council.
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The CREB
The CREB stands for Cairns Regional Electricity Board. It used to be the track to service the powerline from Cairns to Cooktown. Track is best done in the dry.
Adventure please
The track starts 10kms north of Daintree. It is 71kms long and you will need to cross the Daintree River. For latest on road conditions contact Douglas Shire Council
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The CREB
The CREB stands for Cairns Regional Electricity Board. It used to be the track to service the powerline from Cairns to Cooktown. Track is best done in the dry
Adventure please
The track starts 10kms north of Daintree. It is 71kms long and you will need to cross the Daintree River. For latest on road conditions contact Douglas Shire Council
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Frenchmans
The Frenchmans Track is 53kms long. There are east and west sections. With the exception of 2 river crossings the track is fairly easy
We're Going
The rivers crossings can be challenging. Early in the dry season the rivers will be high. To get the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page
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Lakefield
For this Journey there are a couple of options. One brings you out at Laura Homestead. And the other brings you out at Musgrave
Let's Go Bush
You can take 81kms run on Mulligan Highway to Lakeland. Or take the 75kms Battlecamp Road which comes out at Old Laura Homestead. For latest on road conditions contact Qld Government
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Frenchmans
The Frenchmans Track is 53kms long. There are east and west sections. With the exception of 2 river crossings the track is fairly easy.
We're Going
The rivers crossings can be challenging. Early in the dry season the rivers will be high. To get the latest on track conditions follow our Facebook page
Read More
Lakefield
For this Journey there are a couple of options. One brings you out at Laura Homestead. And the other brings you out at Musgrave.
Let's Go Bush
You can take 81kms run on Mulligan Highway to Lakeland. Or take the 75kms Battlecamp Road which comes out at Old Laura Homestead. For latest on road conditions contact Qld Government
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We Love Maps
And so we created a few Explore Cape York Peninsula Google Maps.
Keep checking our maps page as we are always adding new tracks and places.
What Will You Explore?
Cooktown
Lots to explore in the Cooktown Region. There's great fishing, loads of history and some awesome waterfalls close by
Fishing You Say?
You can visit Elim Beach. Take 4WD tracks to Cape Melville and Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park. To get to The Tip you take the PDR Road via Laura
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Cape Melville
Cape Melville National Park is a special place. It has stunning beaches and bush camping with views. Coastal and tidal creek fishing.
Bush camping, Yes!
Bathurst Bay in Cape Melville NP is the place to be. There are a number of bush camping sites here. And being a national park you need to book your site
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Old Coach Rd +
Maytown is full of gold mining history. Old Coach Road is a 4WD track that some say is harder than others. Two different trips
History Buffs +
South of Palmer River Roadhouse is the turn off for Maytown. And it's an 80km drive. For Old Coach Road turn left at the Laura showgrounds. It's 32km to Jowlbiina and then 56km low range
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Weipa +
Weipa Region has to something to offer everyone. It is well known to be one of the Cape's best fishing spots. Lots of shops to stock up
Fishing Galore
Near the Weipa Camping Ground are a couple of lakes. You have a few options for accommodation and eating out. Their are mine, fishing and eco tours. It is definitely a place to check out
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Cooktown
Lots to explore in the Cooktown Region. There's Elim Beach, great fishing, loads of history and shopping. And some beautiful waterfalls close by
Fishing You Say?
From here you can visit Elim Beach. take 4WD tracks to Cape Melville and to Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park. To get to The Tip you can take the PDR Road via Laura
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Cape Melville
Cape Melville National Park is a special place. It has stunning beaches and bush camping with views. Coastal and tidal creek fishing
Bush camping, Yes!
Bathurst Bay in Cape Melville NP is the place to be. There are a number of bush camping sites here. And being a national park you need to book your site
Read More
Old Coach Rd +
Maytown is full of gold mining history. Old Coach Road is a 4WD track that some say is harder than others. Two different trips
History Buffs +
South of Palmer River Roadhouse is the turn off for Maytown. And it's an 80km drive. For Old Coach Road turn left at the Laura showgrounds. It's 32km to Jowlbiina and then 56km low range
Read More
Weipa +
Weipa Region has to something to offer everyone. It is well known to be one of the Cape's best fishing spots. Lots of shops to stock up on supplies and more
Fishing Galore
Near the Weipa Camping Ground are a couple of lakes. You have a few options for accommodation and eating out. Their are mine, fishing and eco tours. It is definitely a place to check out
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Lockhart
You can explore the Batavia Goldfield Ruins where camping is free. Stay at Iron Range Cabins or the oasis of Greenhoose (not a typo). Check out Chili Beach & more
Beach Cafes, Yes!
Portland Road is a tiny community where you will find the Out of the Blue Cafe. And Portland House, Bluehoose (not a typo) and The Temple. Chili (Chilli) Beach is in the Iron Range National Park
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Captain Billy
Captain Billy Landing is a side trip from the PDR. You take a left turn off 65km north of Bramwell Junction. Then you will have a 28km drive and you are there. And it is a beautiful place
Beach Camping
You will be in Heathlands Resource Reserve so you will need a permit to camp. You will drive through rainforest and heath on the way to the east coast beach
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North of Jardine
Once you cross the Jardine River there is much to do. Of course there is getting your photo at The Tip. And there are more tracks to explore. Villages with shops
We Made It
So once you have got your pics at The Tip of Australia sign, what next? Well there are a few 4WD tracks to tackle. And you could do some fishing. Or hang out with the locals. Trust us you will realise that you will need more than a few days to explore Cape York
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Island Tours
There are 6 islands close the The Tip of Australia. Thursday Island is one many of you will have heard about. But there are another five islands to discover. Lots of history as well
Island Esacpe
There is Albany, Possession, Roko, Turtle Head, Thursday and Horn Islands. Each has something different to offer. There are boat tours to each and some you can fly to
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Lockhart
You can explore the Batavia Goldfield Ruins. Stay at Iron Range Cabins or the oasis of Greenhoose (not a typo). Check out Chili Beach & more
Beach Cafes, Yes!
Portland Road is a tiny community where you will find the Out of the Blue Cafe. And Portland House, Bluehoose (not a typo) and The Temple. Chili (Chilli) Beach is in the Iron Range National Park
Read More
Captain Billy
Captain Billy Landing is a side trip from the PDR. You take a left turn off 65km north of Bramwell Junction. Then you will have a 28km drive and you are there
Beach Camping
You will be in Heathlands Resource Reserve so you will need a permit to camp. You will drive through rainforest and heath on the way to the east coast beach
Read More
North of Jardine
Once you cross the Jardine River there is much to do. Of course there is getting your photo at The Tip. And there are more tracks to explore
We Made It
Once you have got your pics at The Tip of Australia sign, what next? Well there are a few 4WD tracks to tackle. And you could do some fishing. Or hang out with the locals. Trust us you will realise that you will need more than a few days to explore Cape York
Read More
Island Tours
There are 6 islands close the The Tip of Australia. Thursday Island is one many of you will have heard about. But there are another 5 islands to discover
Island Esacpe
There is Albany, Possession, Roko, Turtle Head, Thursday and Horn Islands. Each has something different to offer. There are boat tours to each and some you can fly to
Read More