Information on Cape York

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The following sites have information on the Cape:

Accommodation:
Seisia Holiday Park - Ph: (07) 4069 2243
Loyalty Beach Camping Ground - Ph: (07) 4069 3372
Punsand Bay Private Reserve - Ph: (07) 4069 1722
Lotus Bird Lodge - (07) 4060 3400

Transport:
Regional Pacific Airlines - Ph: 1300 797 667
Skytrans Airlines - Ph: 1300 656 110
Sea Swift Shipping - Ph: (07) 4035 12334
Cape York Helicopters

General Information:
Cape York Frontier Explorer
Ron & Viv Moon's Adventurers Guide
ExplorOz
Cape York Peninsula Development Association
MAP (CYPDA)

Motorcycle Tours:
Fair Dinkum Bike Tours
Cape York Motorcycles

Weather Averages:
Seisia weather averages
Bureau of Meteorology (historical) 
Fire on Cape York (satellite photos)
Fire on Cape York (satellite photos)

Travel Information:
RACQ

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General 4wd information

The drive from Cairns to the top is approximately 1000kms. The first 300kms is bitumen, the 'dirt road' starts at Lakeland Downs. From here to the top the best way to find out about the road conditions is to contact the roadhouses/fuel stops that are located between Lakeland and the top.

Laura Roadhouse (07) 4060 3419	Archer River Roadhouse (07) 4060 3266
Laura general store (07) 4060 3238	Lakeland Hotel (07) 40602142
Hann River Roadhouse (07) 4060 3242	Lakeland Roadhouse (07) 40602188
Musgrave Roadhouse (07) 4060 3229	Weipa Camping Park  (07) 40697871
Coen - Ambrust & Co (07) 4060 1134	Moreton Telegraph Station (07) 40603360
Coen Post office (07) 40601134	Bramwell Station (07) 40603237

 

AT THE TOP:

Cape York Ice & Tackle (07) 4069 3695

 

Lot's of people 4 wd through Cape York. It's a great way to see the area.

It's probably best to have a guide book for information about distances, fuel stops and roads. There is one written by Ron & Viv Moon, and one by Lynn & Yvonne Fraser.

There is also a free booklet called Cape York Frontier Explorer available at most camping shows, or send us a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the address at the bottom of this page and we will send you one: ( a long 'business' envelope with a 50c stamp within Australia)

Generally, expect a dirt road that gets a lot of traffic passing, which means washouts at the start of the driving season (May-June) and corrugations as the year goes on. The road north of the Weipa turnoff is usually more challenging.

Always drive on the left side of the road, take care on bends and always drive at a speed that you can stop very quickly if you have to. You never know what someone else is going to do!

Safe and happy travelling,

We look forward to seeing you at the top
John and Sam Charlton