Keen fisherfolk can try their luck at catching barramundi, black bream or saratoga but be aware that Estuarine crocodiles may inhabit this river system. Rainfall varies from an average of 11mm for the months of May to October to an average of 227mm for November to April. The dry-season (winter) temperatures can fall to less than 10° Celsius (50° Farenheit), particularly in the inland, and wet-season (summer) temperatures can soar beyond 40° Celsius (105° Farenheit). So far over 121 bird species have been noted in the Moreton vicinity, and many, including the Palm Cockatoo and Magnificent Riflebird, may be regularly observed throughout the site and along the river's edge. Agile Wallabies often feed on the grounds while the shy and elusive Antilopine Wallaroo can often be found feeding along the roadsides in the neighbourhood. The sparsely distributed Common Spotted Cuscus (a type of possum) has been seen on numerous occasions feeding on the leaves of Moreton's riverside trees. A 3 kilometre (1.
There is also a kiosk where you can buy bread and milk, meals and a cold beer, and even takeaway food. Archer River Roadhouse is quite a lively roadhouse north of Coen. There is a great restaurant and a licensed bar, which gets quite crowded night time. Behind the bar and the restaurant is a large camping ground as well as overnight units. Farmstays, Cattle Stations and FREE Camping Some privately owned farms and cattle stations have some great Cape York accommodation - most often camping but sometimes also cabin style. But better than anything - there is also some great FREE camping - all the spots are listed in detail in the Destination Guide. On the photos here are a few examples on some lovely FREE camping:-) Freshwater spots are great for a dip, while saltwater ones are great for fishing and croc spotting. Plan Your Trip... the FREE Cape York Travel Pocket Guide Get this 50 pages guide totally for FREE. It contains information that helps you getting started with planning of your trip.
We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. Is Cape York Peninsula Lodge located near the city center? Yes, it is 0. 06 miles away from the center of Bamaga. Are any cleaning services offered at Cape York Peninsula Lodge? Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests. Does Cape York Peninsula Lodge offer any business services? Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room. Is Cape York Peninsula Lodge accessible? Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Port Douglas Douglas has probably an even better variety than Cairns when you consider its smaller size. But most is luxury and expensive, and budget options are harder to find. Mareeba also has quite a few places nowadays, and as opposed to Port Douglas, many are very affordable, like old country hotels and budget camping in caravan parks. Medium and Small Towns M edium and small sized towns such as Mossman, Cooktown, Chillagoe, Lakeland, Laura, Coen, Weipa and Bamaga still have quite a few choices. Mossman Like Mareeba, Mossman still is a country town, more of a farming town than a tourism mecca and like Mareeba it has affordable accommodation in the old historical country pubs. Cooktown is smaller and less commercialised, but there is still a good choice of Cape York accommodation, including a few resorts and motels, a few hotels (pubs), a guesthouse, and four caravan parks. Chillagoe is also a smaller place, but there are still a fair few places to stay: two old country hotels, a motel and tourist village, a guesthouse and an eco lodge with a camping ground.
Pick up also available from Punsand Bay. Packages available from Thursday Island and Horn Island, please contact us for more information. You can fly from Cairns to Bamaga. We will organize airport and boat transfers. Contact us for more informations and for other options on how to get here.
BRAMWELL JUNCTION We start our trip at Bramwell Junction. Here you have the option of choosing the unsealed Bamaga Road, bypassing some of the more difficult driving points or the more challenging Old Telegraph Track. The Old Telegraph track is full of challenging river crossings and should only be attempted by experienced 4WDers with prepared vehicles. Here you can give your fuel tank a good top up before embarking on your can also set up camp for the night at Bramwell Station that provides camping, simple accommodation and meals. Westprint Cape York Map: Bramwell Junction and Bramwell Junction Road house. VEHICLE PREPARATION Due to the challenging nature of Old Telegraph Track it is recommended that you do some good prep prior to setting off. - Chris Yeo recommends choosing a good set of all terrains over a big set of Muddies. - Check you have sturdy recovery points front and back as well as the necessary winch. - Give your vehicle a good service before you go, and be familiar with the basic mechanics of your 4WD - As with any trip to a remote part of Australia, we recommend bringing at least one other vehicle with you.
Recently we asked our Facebook fans to name the number one destination on their Bucket list and were overwhelmed by how many answered Cape York. We decided to dig deeper and see just what makes it such an unforgettable destination. We asked the community to share their experiences and highlight the best camping spots, tracks, attractions and preparation tips they could think of. We put this info together to make a guide for those dreaming of exploring this magnificent region. In this guide we are using Billy Goat mapping as illustrators of main points of interest and to outline the adventure to the most northern point of the Australian continent. The best times to visit Cape York is during the dry season. According to Steve Turnbull the Cook Shire Council determines road closures in the area. Hence it is a good idea to check road conditions and closures carefully prior to setting out. Donna and Brian Scott recommend not going during the school holidays unless you have children as it can be very crowded.