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, a small town located in the northernmost region of Queensland, is steeped in history and culture. During the late 1800s, the town played a crucial role in the gold rush that swept across North Queensland, attracting thousands of prospectors in search of fortune. Today, visitors to Cooktown can explore the town’s rich gold rush…
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 preparing for your trip to Cape York, be sure to add Elim Beach to your list of must-see destinations. Even if you decide to go no further north than Cooktown, taking a daily trip to see the famous Elim Beach Coloured Sands is a great idea. The main activities at Elim Beach include camping,…
As the sun begins to set over the dense forests and jagged peaks of Black Mountain National Park, an eerie feeling descends upon the landscape. The ancient trees creak in the wind and the mist creeps up from the valley floor, shrouding everything in a ghostly veil. This is a place where legends abound and…
Driving to Weipa can be a pretty challenging task if you are not prepared. Many travellers plan stop there as a halfway point on the way to the Cape Yorks tip. For some, however, it is the final destination for their fishing adventure. Few facts about Weipa Weipa is a coastal town located in the…
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…
Nestled far away from civilisation in the rugged wilderness of North Queensland, Cobbold Gorge is regarded as the most secluded gorge in Queensland. Though not as big as other known gorges in Australia, such as Karijini National Park or the Kings Canyon, it offers a unique charm and picturesque beauty of Australian outback. This narrow…
When driving between Rockhampton and Mackay, it can be tough to find good camping spots for an overnight stay. That’s why we always make a point to stop at St Lawrence Wetlands campground, located 190 km north of Rocky and just 6 km off Bruce Highway. This campground is a great option whether you’re staying…
