An Epic Road Trip

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