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Cape York with Jayco Outback? 
Hi Katrin Just discovered your site it looks great and just what we need. Requested your free planning guide, thank you. Planning to go around mid …

WHAT ROADS TO TAKE AND IS CAR GOOD ENOUGH 
HELLO THERE, I AM HOPEFULLY HEADING TO THE CAPE IN JULY WITH MY WIFE AND I HAVE A STANDARD 2005 4X4 HILUX DUELCAB AND BEING STANDARD IS IT GOOD ENOUGH …

Cape Melville in July? 
Hi Katrin We are travelling up to Cape this July 2013 and was looking at going to Cape Melville on the way back south. Have you any info on Kalpowar …

Tyre advice? 
Hi, Just wanted some informed advice on tyre choices for the cape. I'm planning a trip to the cape via the Tele track in late Aug and currently …

Up the western coast of Cape York? 
Planning a trip to Cape York. Can you get from Karumba around to Weipa up the side of the Gulf or do you have to go over to Chillagoe then up??? …

Old telegraph track, how long does it take? 
Hi, My partner and I are heading up to the Cape in June this year, starting from Mount Cotton (about 30 minutes north of the Gold Coast). I've been …

Going up Cape York from the western coast? 
What is your advice going up Cape York from the western coast?

Cape York for wheelies 
Hi Katrin, My husband and I would like to take my father to Cape York but the catch is, he is in a wheelchair. Fortunately he can walk short distances …

Cape York in April? 
The wife and I are planning to leave beginning of April to visit the Cape. This will put us in Cairns around middle of April what do you think this …

Roads from Normanton 
Hi katrin can you please advise us on the best roads to take from Normanton to the Cape we are planning to go at the end of May this year by 4x4 then …

Bloomfield Track with a camper? 
Hi Is it possible to do the Bloomfield track towing an off road camper with a 4wd Hilux. Have found some forums that recommend no to. Any thoughts …

How Long Time for Doing Cape York? 
I was just wondering if you could give me an idea of how many days I would need to travel from Brisbane to Cape York - Including the return trip and going …

Caravan? 
Hello Katrin My wife and I are planning a trip up Cape York in late May or early June. We have our own Landcruiser 4WD 200 series plus a bushtracker …

pets 
Can you take a dog on a trip to Cape York? I know that they are not allowed in the National Parks but are there other camping areas etc that they allowed? …

One month enough to do Cape York? 
Hi i am planning a trip to the Cape next year with my uncle. I have a 4x4 Landcruser and will be self sufficient. Route planned as follows Cape …

Somerset 
Hi Katrin Heading to Cape York from Tassie July 2013. Just want some info about Somerset, and camping on the beach at Somerset. Is it one night …

Campfires in Cape York? 
Hello, thank you for your great information. I would like to know if we are allowed to have a campfire. We have a small drum that we carry around …

Clothing for the Trip and Snake / Spider Protection? 
Hi Katrin Myself and a few close friends are heading to the tip in July this year, Can you advise the most suitable clothing for the northern peninsula? …

Cape York Camping 
Good evening, We are leaving on a 5-week trip from Cairns to The Tip in June/July 2012. We have been told that Cape Melville is closed until August …

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