Mud Crab Mission

Mud Crabs were on my list when we returned to the NT and I had a secret spot I was sure would produce. We travelled out to the remote Cox Peninsula, down dirt tracks and out to the beach which leadsLäs mer
Crab Claw Island

We got a tip about Crab Claw Island, so we decided to drop in and check it out. Brett and I both thought it was an island! And you needed to come by helicopter or boat, but it’s not.
We pulled upLäs mer
Heading Back to Queensland

The trip back to Queensland was not fun or exciting like our drive to Darwin.
I was sick as a dog with a horrendous cold and a very nasty cough. No-one enjoyed being in the tent or car breathing theLäs mer
Lets go! Cape York here we come

After 3 long days of packing in the rain, we were ready to hit the road.
First stop, Cooktown.
We found an amazing bush camp to base ourselves for a few days, but unfortunately the rain followedLäs mer
Morehead River

Day 3: Cooktown to Hann (Morehead River).
We woke up to pouring rain, just what you want to hear when you are sleeping in a tent!
We waited a while, but the rain persisted. We ended up packing upLäs mer
Coen River Camp

Day 4: Hann ( Morehead River ) to Coen River
Quick lunch stop at the sExchange Hotel, then off to find a quite camp spot.
Another ripper spot, swimming, sand, rope swing. We are set.
On the 2ndLäs mer
Weipa Sunset

Day 7: Coen River to Weipa Caravan Park
A night in a caravan park, blissful long hot showers 🤣.
Brett cooked up barra burgers for dinner, then we hit the beach for sunset.
Pennefather Beach Camp

Day 8: Weipa Caravan Park to Pennefather Beach
What an an amazing camp, right on the beach, aqua blue water, shells and fish! And that is only day 1.
The kids set up their camp, hammocks in theLäs mer
Pennefather Beach Camp day 2

Day 9: Pennefather Beach Camp
Another day in paradise. Today was Fathers’ Day, so Brett got bacon and eggs with a waterfront view for breakfast and then he spent the rest of the day fishing.Läs mer
Pennefather, Turtle hunting

Success, now to find the hatchlings.
Pennefather Day 3

Day 10: another day in paradise Pennefather beach
Another Day another Adventure

Day 11: Pennefather Beach to Dulhunty River Crossing
A massive day! Pack up, 4wD, air up, shop, shower and start driving along the telegraph track.
We were straight into it, only a few kms down theLäs mer
Cape York! Action! Gun Shot

Day 12: Dulhunty River to Canal Creek
Excitement plus today! First stop GUNSHOT
We all drove in expecting to watch some daredevils take on Gunshot and then we were going to take the chicken trackLäs mer
More Action

Day 12: continued
Turtle Creek
Fruit Bat Falls

Day 12: continued
After another long day of exciting adventures, we were keen for a swim.
Last stop was Fruit Bat Falls. As we all got to the viewing platform and saw the crystal clear water weLäs mer
Elliot and Twin Falls

Day 13
First stop on today’s itinerary was Elliot and Twin Falls.
Unfortunately, it was cloudy and raining, but the falls were still spectacular and the water was so warm.
We spent a few hoursLäs mer
Oh Faaark!

Day 13: Canal Creek to Nolan’s Crossing
We were all fresh from our swim at Twin Falls when we hit Sam’s creek water crossing, not even 2kms from our camp.
Our car was in the lead, I jumped outLäs mer
Mini Gunshot

Day 13: Mistake Creek Crossing
And the challenges kept coming. A steep decent into a water crossing and then a rough exit.
Everyone nailed the entry, but only Ben nailed the exit. Luckily, we haveLäs mer
The Log Bridge

Day 13: continued
A scary, man made log bridge. We all held our breaths as the cars crawled over this one!
Deep water crossing

Day 13 continued
And they just kept coming today, another water crossing to keep us on our toes.
Nolan’s Crossing

Day 13: continued
Day 13 was a long day, we left camp at 8am and we got to Nolan’s at 3.45pm. Barley 20kms from last nights camp.
Our aim was the ferry, we realised quickly we were not going toLäs mer
The most northern point in Aus!

Day 14: Nolan’s Creek to the Tip!
We did it! We made it to the tip. 2 hiluxes, 2 Dmaxes and 1 Triton.
A broken radiator, a smashed sidestep and one sunken car. We didn’t fare to bad.
Now toLäs mer
Alau Camp Ground

Day 15, 16, 17, 18
A few days of rest. We were all exhausted from the last few days on the Teletrack.
Brett and I had the small task of cleaning up and trying to dry the car. We thought the wetLäs mer
Exploring

Day 17:
We finally had enough energy to leave the camp ground. We checked out a few spots, got hot chips and were back at camp to relax again in the arvo.
Tom found some coconuts while we were outLäs mer
Resenär
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ResenärWOW, it looks so beautiful
ResenärSpectacular spot. Unusual coloured water