Driving a 4WD vehicle is very different from driving a standard car in the city. There are many challenges that you encounter while driving off-road that you would not worry about in your hometown. Things like crossing a river, driving on deep sand, tackling a steep track or conquering sand dunes are activities that you…
Bloomfield Track is one of the most iconic 4WD tracks in Australia. It stretches between Cape Tribulation and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal community. What makes the track special is the majestic rainforest scenery, creek crossing, big ascends and descents and spectacular views. The track is only 31 km in length, but don’t think you can do…
The dry season in Australia is the time when you best can enjoy your visit to Cape York. The Tip of Cape York (northern peninsula area, north of Jardine River) is a special piece of land as it belongs entirely to five Aboriginal Communities. Almost the entire area is owned by the Injinoo community which…
Cooktown is one of our favourite places in Australia. This coastal town is beautifully located on the Cape York Peninsula between Mount Cook National Park and Endeavour River. It is the last bigger town before going north and hitting numerous corrugations on Peninsula Developmental Road. If you are planning your way to Cape York, make…
When driving on Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR), there are many places to stay overnight. However, only a few where you can park your rig next to the creek and enjoy free camping. Archer River Bush Camp is one of them. We mentioned already The Bend in Coen (in our opinion the best free camping on…
Free camping on Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR) is something that we always look for. It seems the best two places to free camp are Coen free camping – The Bend and Archer River camping. Coen free camping location The Bend Campground is located 3.5 km north of Coen. The campground is called The Bend as…
When you prepare for your trip to Cape York, make sure to add Elim Beach to your list. Even if you decide to go no further north than Cooktown, a daily trip to see the famous Elim Beach Coloured Sands is a good idea. The main activities in Elim beach are camping, fishing, 4WD driving,…
Black Mountain National Park (Kalkajaka) is not a typical weekend destination where you can drive to and set your camp. The place is full of sacred Aboriginal stories and past tourist disappearances. The two mountains are made of black-looking, big rocks that make big crevasses where you would slip easily and never return. Where is…
Driving to Weipa can be a pretty challenging task if you are not prepared. Many travellers plan Weipa as a halfway point on the way to the Cape Yorks tip. For some, however, it is the final destination for their fishing adventure. What is the best time to visit Weipa? As long as there are…
Visiting Cape York and putting your feet on the northernmost point of the Australian continent is on many 4WD enthusiasts’ bucket lists. Driving there is a different story though as you have to go through many unsealed Cape York roads. Read about everything you need to know before driving to Cape York. Peninsula Developmental Road…
