Can You Swim In Cape York Peninsula?

Two of Cape York’s best wild swimming spots are in Apudthama National Park (Jardine River National Park), at the base of the area known simply as The Tip. The delightfully refreshing Fruit Bat Falls and Eliot Falls are both crocodile-free and nothing beats cooling off beneath a waterfall after a long, hot, dusty drive.

How hard is Cape York?

Driving to Cape York is a challenging experience considering corrugated roads, dust, remoteness, and other hazards. Being prepared for the trip is very important as it can save you and your car.

Can you go to Cape York in the wet season?

The best time to visit Cape York is between May and September. The monsoon season is December-April and the Cape is mostly cut off by flooded rivers and boggy roads. May can still be a little wet and some parks may still be closed.

How do I prepare for Cape York?

Cape York is the definition of remote, meaning preparation is key to having a safe and successful trip.
Follow these tips and you’ll be ready for an epic self-drive Cape York adventure.

1. Research.
2. Pack a spare.
3. Bring water.
4. Fuel up.
5. Pimp your ride.
6. Communications.
7. Safety in numbers.
8. Insurance.

Can you swim in Cooktown?

While Cooktown’s beaches are a thing of beauty, travellers take note: most of the beaches on this list are a look but do not swim situation – crocodiles and stingers are known to frequent the area. But just because you can’t go swimming doesn’t mean these beaches are not ripe for beach-combing and exploring.

Do I need a snorkel for Cape York?

In terms of 4×4 accessories, the first thing on your list to prepare your vehicle must be a snorkel, considering Cape York is home to some of the deepest and most treacherous creek crossings in Australia.

Does it get cold in Cape York?

The Cape York region has a tropical climate with high to very high temperatures experienced throughout the year. The average annual temperature is 26°C. The December to February average temperature is 28°C; for July to August, the average is 23°C.

What’s the best time of the year to go to Cape York?

The dry season, between May and October, is the best time to enjoy Cape York Peninsula. From May to July, maximum temperatures are around 30°C. As the season progresses, the days become hotter and more humid. The peninsula is busiest between June and September, during the ‘cooler’ weather.

How far up Cape York is sealed?

The completion of sealing from Merluna to York Downs this month marks one of the most significant milestones of the CYRP achieved to date, with just over 200 kilometres of the PDR now sealed. Once CYRP Stage 2 is complete, only 145 kilometres of the 571-kilometre PDR will remain unsealed.

Is it worth going to Cape York?

A trip to Cape York is all about adventure. Taking the time to venture a bit further is often well worth the effort. The well-known water holes along the Old Telegraph Track include Twin Falls, Fruit Bat Falls and Elliot Falls. Lesser known but equally amazing locations are the Saucepan and Canal Creek.

Do you need a bullbar for Cape York?

yes, you need one.

Can you take alcohol to Cape York?

The maximum amount of alcohol that can be carried per vehicle is: 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 30 can carton of any strength beer, or 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 24 can carton of premixed spirits of up to 5.5% alcohol/volume. It is an offence to drink in a public place.

How much does a Cape York trip cost?

7 Day Cape York Tour – Budget or Accommodated – Drive/Fly (HT)

Are there crocodiles at Cooktown Crossing?

That site is known as Cooktown Crossing. Great swimming, red claw, Cherabin, the occasional freshwater croc.

Can you swim in the ocean in Weipa?

Like in the rest of Cape York, Weipa beaches are not for swimming, but they are good for fishing, watching sunsets, and other beach activities. While there are many places to get to the shore in Weipa, some nice beaches are Nanum Beach in Nanum and the beach south of Rocky Point.

Can you swim in Whitehaven?

Swim in the pristine ocean
It’s possible to swim at Whitehaven Beach year-round thanks to the tropical waters sitting at a delightful 26 degrees. The shores are shallow, making Whitehaven a safe beach to swim off.

Can you get to Cape York without a 4WD?

It is important to have a properly equipped 4WD for this adventurous route but most travellers to the Cape will take the OTL north then return by the bypass roads. Driving north you will need to negotiate several creek crossings, some of which have challenging entry and exit points.

Is driving to Cape York difficult?

Challenging though it might be, contrary to popular belief, Cape York is a trip that is accessible to everyone even four-wheel-driving novices like ourselves. You will certainly learn a lot on the way, and there are plenty of enthusiasts and experts along the way ready to help and share their wisdom with newbies.

Are there flies in Cape York?

Sand Flies
And they can turn some of the most beautiful camping spots in Cape York to some of the most unpleasant places to be. They are small biting insects that belong to the same order as flies – Diptera.

Which side of the Cape is warmer?

Cape Cod is a curving peninsula with beaches facing North, South, East and West. The beaches facing west on Buzzardz Bay and those facing South on Nantucket Sound are generally considered warmest.

What language is spoken in Cape York?

Indigenous languages spoken at home include Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) 8.7%, Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec 8.6%, Guugu Yimidhirr 7.5%, Wik Mungkan 4.2% and Kuuk Thayorre 2.1%.
Cultural & language diversity.