Cape York

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Cape York

This is the true 4WD journey to the tip of Cape York following the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and its many challenging river crossings.

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The new edition Cape York Atlas & Guide features an expanded 15 4WD trips written by Carlisle Rogers – Publisher & Editor of 4WD Touring Australia magazine.

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A lovely 2 km return walk to the very top of mainland Australia. The track climbs onto a ridge which gives views in all directions before the descent to the sign at the Tip.

Cape York

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This is the true 4WD journey to the tip of Cape York following the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and its many challenging river crossings.

Toddy S

Planning my second trip to the cape in August this year just looking for some first hand feedback on camp site bookings at key locations. Elliott falls etc, Chilli Beach etc

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Reply By: bigden - Friday, May 02, 2014 at 18:45

Friday, May 02, 2014 at 18:45

toddy , i was up there last year and booked chili beach and elliot falls online thru parks queensland. cant remember the site ,just do a google search, it list all campsites in all the areas
i had 2 nights at chili and 1 elliot falls. if i go again i would have 2 at elliot and 1 at chili

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Follow Up By: Toddy S - Friday, May 02, 2014 at 20:01

Friday, May 02, 2014 at 20:01

Thanks i was just having a look online. In 2008 we went to Chili Beach it was covered in rotting seaweed. Stank more than the toilets at the Devils Marbles.

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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Saturday, May 03, 2014 at 17:06

Saturday, May 03, 2014 at 17:06

Unfortunately you do need to book in advance for those places, which is a pain if you are just cruising and don't want to stick to a pre-determined schedule.
Also, at Elliott/Twin Falls, when we were last up there it was difficult to tell from the Parks website how big a particular camping area was - we had one which could take five vehicles and three trailers, but others would only be big enough for a tent.
There are good free camp spots though, at places on the OTT like Nolans, and also out at places like Vriliya Beach. Also found a decent free camp in an old quarry near Chili Beach.
Enjoy.

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Reply By: Litlbalt - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 14:13

Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 14:13

We are heading up in 5wks and I booked Elliot falls in Late Jan and there was only 1 tent site left and no camper trailer spots for the time we were there so if you are looking get to it quick.

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