Cape York question

[WoradongalMan]

Last time i did the cape was in July of 1999 by 4WD and am thinking it is time to have another look by bike this time. When we went up in July there was a serious amount of water in the crossings still, in saying that the previous wet was one of there biggest on record. Was wondering how late you could leave it to head up that way, would beginning of September be too late ya reckon?

[Hunsta]

Originally Posted by WoradongalMan

Last time i did the cape was in July of 1999 by 4WD and am thinking it is time to have another look by bike this time. When we went up in July there was a serious amount of water in the crossings still, in saying that the previous wet was one of there biggest on record. Was wondering how late you could leave it to head up that way, would beginning of September be too late ya reckon?

mate begining of September is way inside the Cape York travell times. You could go as late as early November, but the heat would probably kill ya. We did the cape mid August to early Sept this year. Heres the link to the ride reports.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500759

[carmima]

Originally Posted by WoradongalMan

Last time i did the cape was in July of 1999 by 4WD and am thinking it is time to have another look by bike this time. When we went up in July there was a serious amount of water in the crossings still, in saying that the previous wet was one of there biggest on record. Was wondering how late you could leave it to head up that way, would beginning of September be too late ya reckon?

having just got back from there, you should probably check the RR for my ride and see if it answers any questions. You can always PM me if you want specific stuff addressed.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515210

[WoradongalMan]

Cheers for that fellas, yeah just finished reding your RR carmima, mate that is some awesome photography, what kind of camera do you use?

[Aussie Trev]

Did it in 4WD's in middle of Sept 2007 and everything was very tolerable, including crossing heights. I walked most of them finding the right track for the Cruisers....sweet.

[carmima]

Originally Posted by WoradongalMan

Cheers for that fellas, yeah just finished reding your RR carmima, mate that is some awesome photography, what kind of camera do you use?

Canon 40D body
Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS lens

[WoradongalMan]

yep its a goer, put in my holidays today, leave toowoomba on the 4th September next year for 3 weeks, going to trailer the bike up to Cairns and leave from there, might have a few others along as well so see what happens when the time comes....... hmmm now i just gotta sit around and wait

[carmima]

Originally Posted by WoradongalMan

yep its a goer, put in my holidays today, leave toowoomba on the 4th September next year for 3 weeks, going to trailer the bike up to Cairns and leave from there, might have a few others along as well so see what happens when the time comes....... hmmm now i just gotta sit around and wait

mate, you'll have a blast and if you can go with at least 1 other person, it'll make it that much better.

given it's all tar from cairns - think about leaving from Mossman as it's only a few k's before the dirt starts.

[WoradongalMan]

Yeah was thinking that, only reason i had Cairns in mind was because i was thinking of hiring a storage shed for the 3 weeks for the car and trailer, thought it might be a more secure place to leave it rather then at a caravan park or something

[carmima]

Originally Posted by WoradongalMan

Yeah was thinking that, only reason i had Cairns in mind was because i was thinking of hiring a storage shed for the 3 weeks for the car and trailer, thought it might be a more secure place to leave it rather then at a caravan park or something

The parks seem to cater for leaving the car and trailer. The couple of places I checked with had no problem with leaving them and the place I finally stayed at and left the jeep and trailer only charged a minimal fee.