by Elaine Seager | Jul 26, 2018 | Camping, Cape York, Cape York
Cape York is a dream destination for many travellers but this remote and isolated wilderness is under pressure from increasing visitor numbers. And, while many are doing the right thing, there is a minority of visitors who risk spoiling it for others. A trip to Cape...
by Elaine Seager | Aug 18, 2016 | Cape York, Environment & Nature, Features
The remote wilderness areas of the west coast of Cape York are a dream trip for fishers, 4WDers and adventurers who love exploring off the beaten track. But it is also an important turtle nesting area. Western Cape York lies on the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria...
by Amanda Cranston | May 28, 2016 | Cape York, General Camping Stories, Roadtrips
Cape York is stunning country but it is also remote and isolated with rough roads and limited infrastructure and supplies, so planning and preparation are essential to ensure a safe and successful trip. With vast distances between small settlements and limited...
by Amanda Cranston | Nov 8, 2015 | Cape York
Living in restored water tanks right on the beach might sound unusual, but for Anthony Hadleigh who runs Australian Kite Surfari at Elim Beach in FNQ, it’s the perfect place for this kite surfer to call home. Nestled amongst the sand dunes on the beach at Coloured...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 30, 2015 | Cape York, Cooktown
The Coloured Sands is a picturesque stretch of coastline in bordered by sandy cliffs and beach. It is located in Cape York about an hour north of Cooktown and can only be reached when the tide is out. About half an hour north of the aboriginal community Hope Vale, the...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 28, 2015 | Cape York
One of the biggest events by far on the Cape York Peninsula calendar is the biennial Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, a three-day event bringing together aboriginal communities from around the Cape to showcase their music, dancing and culture. While the Laura Dance...
