bigrig77 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Just finished packing up the troll for our cape trip, it's taken 3 long years but I'm finally goin can't wait. Head off at 3am tomorrow morn. We have 2 gu zd30's a 76 series ute and a 200 series in the convoy, hopefully I get to rescue the 200 series and catch a couple of barra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Half your luck, have a good one! Foo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bastard Lots of pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizz Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I envy you, had to push my trip back a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSTI Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Recently came back from a Simpson crossing. Compared to a Cape trip, the Simpson is pretty lame IMO. The Simpson is sandy track, sandy hills, flies, and corrugations. Cape York is sandy track, muddy spots, flies, corrugations, beaut rivers, beaut camping spots, lots of interesting fuel/food stations. I loved the Cape and am planning another trip in 2013 or 2014, depending on when travelling companions who aren't retired can get their act together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 And lots of crocs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've never experienced corrugations like on the Cape York Developmental Road; broke both rear body mount bolts off my MQ on that bastard of a road and had seven flat tyres in one day. I'd do Birdsville etc any day after experiencing the Cape. That said, I'd do the High Country any day over all the other options, but them I'm biased. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrig77 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah will post pics of trip when I get back home. Now off to sleep and off to lions den via the Bloomfield track tomorrow. Happy camper signing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 The Lion's Den is a nice little spot and the pub has a great selection of local fauna on display. The campsite many years ago was excellent and shady. The creek at the back is the last place that you can safely swim in on the way to the Cape. Take care on the Cape Tribulation Rd, as there are sections that are 'interesting' and when you get to the Bloomfield, make sure you cross at low tide. Do you plan to go to Cooktown and then cut across to the Developmental Rd through Lakefield National Park, or take the Developmental Rd direct? Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSTI Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 The Lion's Den is a nice little spot and the pub has a great selection of local fauna on display. The campsite many years ago was excellent and shady. The creek at the back is the last place that you can safely swim in on the way to the Cape. Take care on the Cape Tribulation Rd, as there are sections that are 'interesting' and when you get to the Bloomfield, make sure you cross at low tide. Do you plan to go to Cooktown and then cut across to the Developmental Rd through Lakefield National Park, or take the Developmental Rd direct? Cheers Ray I don't believe that the creek at Lion's Den is the last safe swimming place - Twin Falls, Elliot Falls, and a number of other creeks are safe to swim. I read a recent report that Lakefield Park was closed, may be open now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I meant to say before the cape, there's not much in between, even Cooktown has warning signs on the beach. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsGU Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Geez, I live in cairns and still haven't done the cape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrig77 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well we've made it to the top!! I've stuffed me rear bumper( was expecting this) but drowned the troll at noelns. !! Spewin was my own fault wrong line and in the excitement didn't let my tyres down!!(was at 22 psi) Only water in the cab truck still going well ( air bag light flashing) hopefully will go once it dries out a bit. Stayed at cape Melville for a few nights caught a good feed of salmon !! Staying at loyalty beach now for a few nights , awesome spot ! Will post pics when I get home. Cheers. Dye-04 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSTI Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Nolans Brook has probably caught out more cars than any other on the Cape. It's deceptively deep, and my theory is if you don't leave at least 10 mins between vehicles for the sand on the northern side to re-pack you'll be owned. And it's full of snakes, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrig77 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yeah I was first through in our convoy. Was a few other cars that got plenty of water through them that day aswell luckily no serious damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmate Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hey mate did you see a jackaroo and a patrol together. the jack took on a bit off water a nolans. They are from the motley crew 4wd club. If ya see them say gday to Ian (jack) and Ray(patrol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSTI Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Who said Jackaroo I loved mine, especially the build quality. Who said Jackaroo and taking on water in Nolans...... :D And, because I know it's a Patrol forum........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrig77 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 No I don't think I have seen a jackaroo yet but I will keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrig77 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hey that's exactly the spot I made it to! Before I dug a big hole and got stuck! Luckily a bloke camped on the other side in a blue gq snatched me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumcajs Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Geez I can't wait for my trip up there. I've been sussing the whole thing for a while, checking U tube footage and various trip reports, looks like an epic adventure. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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