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There’s plenty of graded roads in Cape York,
and there’s considerably more bitumen than the
first time I headed up. But it’s all the main tracks
and roads, for locals and industry to better
traverse the terrain they live in. The adventures
of Cape York are alive and well, they’re just not
on the main roads.PARTING THOUGHTS
As the years go on it’s getting harder and harder
to remember a Cape York season I haven’t
dipped my toes in croc infested waters. I’ve
taken it on in every direction, driven most of the
iconic tracks, and watched the sunrise over the
water in the morning, just to watch it set over
the water that night. I’ve got fond memories
of bonfires on deserted beaches with nothing
but a few friends to keep me company, I’ve
stripped engines on the side of a river bank to
flush out water, then dragged campers through
the same river a few months later, although
this time it was bone dry. There’s not much
predictable in Cape York. In fact, the only one
constant between each adventure is just that.
The adventure. There’s always something new
to find. Some new track to drive, or beach to
camp on. There’s countless tales to hear still,
some taller than others. And sure, there might
be a bit more bitumen up there than years gone
by, but I can guarantee in a few months’ time I’ll
be strapping on my boots, loading up my swag/
tent/camper and heading north again. Cape York
might not be the last bastion of remote Australia
many people think it is, but it’s still a once in a
lifetime experience, no matter how many times
you do it.CTA"Moooo...I couldn't give a continetal fig about
your fancy vehicles and..moooo... the things
towed behind them"There's usually an ever-present
peanut gallery scrutinising your
water-course navigation technique.
Best you bone up your skills
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