Port Douglas in the wet season
Well I’ve returned to my least favourite place on our Great Cape York adventure – Port Douglas. One of my girlfriends has been wanting me to come to Port Douglas for a while, instead of …
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What happens when teenagers are left home alone for 7 weeks?
The prodigal step-son has returned home. If you haven’t caught up, we recently went away to Cape York for 7 weeks. Before we went, there was quite a bit of discussion. Doc wanted his 17 …
Exploring the Tip – photos of the northernmost point of Australia
There’s a lot to see at the northernmost point of Australia – if you can find it. Tourism on Cape York is not very well developed. That’s both a positive (few people) and a negative …
Logans Creek the longest crossing on the Old Tele Track
The creek crossings on the Old Tele Track can instill fear in even the most experienced 4wd’ers. With good reason. Palm Creek, at the beginning of the southern end of the track, and Nolans Creek …
A long trip over rough terrain requires lots of preparation – and spare parts
Well, I’ve finally got Doc to set out how he prepared the vehicle and what tools he took for our Great Cape York adventure. The short answer is – lots. So this might have to …
Eulo Mud Baths – who needs Rotorua?
Another unexpected find on our journey, from a small, almost unnoticed, note on the map – “mud springs”. That’s all it said, but it was enough to make me curious. Neither of us knew anything …