Cape York trip 2013 up-date!
As previously advised on this thread, Ally and I and my father and our two girls are planning on a 30 day trip in August 2013.
If you are still we can organise a time for a potencial phone conference!
Please remember we all do not have to travel as a group. We all have different needs; some of us travel slower than others, some of us might want to spend an extra- night at a certain locations. Some of us might want to spend quality family time with one another’s families.
However, for those of you that is comfortable to tag-along that’s fine too! We are there to help everybody reach the Cape and back home safely.
Please remember this is a very special and unique time, we can always organise to set up to meeting points at various locations on the way up to Cape York! The aim is having life-time experience and meeting one another at tip for that famous group photo.
As previously stated on this thread, the Navara’s (i.e., D22s and D40s) are more than capable vehicle’s for travelling to Cape York. For those of you, who are concerned about the Navara’s off road capabilities on the Old Telegraph track, don’t be too concerned. I did it this July towing a Jayco Hawk off-road camper trailer.
I will be heading up in August 2013 with a fully kitted 2002 4.2 turbo intercooled diesel GU Nissan Patrol wagon, err, I mean, err (an imported Navara 600 4.2 turbo intercooled diesel wagon) and our Jayco off road camper trailer.
I will have all the relevant recovery gear. All I need you to need to have is a quality snatch strap.
You can safely tow your average caravan to Weipa and store it there. From here you can then camp in a tent or swag to the Cape.
I will put forward a draft itinerary soon for your perusal and discussion. I will also put forward a draft trip planner and cost projection sheet also for your perusal. I.e., accommodation costs, food, fuel, permits and other incidentals.
On average it will cost between $ 4 and $ 5,000.00 to do a 30 day trip to Cape York from Coffs Harbour NSW.
keep posted to this thread!
PS, if i croak between now and 2013, please have a drink for me at the Tip! Or, i drink Johnny Walker Blue label baby!he he!
Regards,
Paul (RLI)
