Any
discussion about the ultimate road trip in Australia
will eventually include Cape York and the more
beers consumed then the more corrugations, the deeper the river crossings, the
larger the barramundi and the thicker the bull dust becomes.
But what defines the ultimate road trip and does Cape York
really live up to it’s reputation?
There must
be a worthy beginning to the trip and to be fair Cape York
starts off with a bang. Dive the Great Barrier Reef
or hike through the Daintree rainforest before driving up the spectacular
Bloomfield Track and you know you have entered a special part of the world.
Take in the
pioneering history of Cooktown, connect with different cultures, test your tastebuds,
smell new scents, catch a fish for dinner, and witness the raw natural beauty
as you head north as far as the road will go.
Escape from
your comfort zone, experience novel sleeping arrangements, tackle the off road
4x4 tracks, rejuvenate in the most incredible natural swimming holes under
cascading waterfalls and learn to expect the unexpected. And at the end of the
day as you sip a beer under the night sky breathe the fresh air of freedom.
By the time
you near the northernmost Tip of Australia you realize this is more than a road
trip, it has become a pilgrimage to the final destination. The end of this
journey is as startling as the beginning and standing next to the most famous
sign in Australia
inspires a sense of achievement which fuels the bragging stories of the future.
So are the
stories about Cape York all bull? Of course
not so head north for the trip of a lifetime and discover for yourself the
magic of Cape York Peninsula.
For more travel
info on Cape York see www.cooktownandcapeyork.com
