Foxy's Opposite Lock Cairns - Cape York Adventure HARD

Cape York, QLD

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Get Yourself Adventure Driven - Foxy's OL Cairns to The Cape.
Early planning stages, but definitely happening from 3rd - 18th October, where I'll be hosting a Trip to The Tip of Cape York from Cairns.

Permit details etc, will be provided soon.

You will need to be self sufficient and in a well prepared 4WD. 

Ideally suited to couples with at least some 4WD experience but No, you won't need the latest and greatest 80K rig... My own Challenger certainly aint that! But your vehicle must be reliable and well kitted out.

There is a nominal fee of $150 per person to cover cost of shirts, caps, stickers, etc, however this fee is more an indication of a comittment to attend rather than a fee to do so.

No, I won't be making your coffees, cooking your dinner, or wiping your butt... hence the need to be fully self sufficient;)

Whilst I am the Manager of Opposite Lock, Cairns, and this trip is being promoted as an OL Cairns Event, Opposite Lock, nor myself personally, accept no responsibility for any damages, injuries, or any other claim arising before, during, or after the trip.

For further details, or to express your interest, please contact me via info.cairns@oppositelock.com.au or 0409 228 778.

Sorry - No Dogs, Kids, or Camper Trailers.

Cheers

Tony "Foxy" Fox
 

Itinerary...
Please Note: The following is an intended route and timetable however changes may likely occur where and when required for various reasons.
Flexible and Fun!
 
Day 1 – Saturday October 3rd
OL Cairns to Cooktown via Bloomfield Track.
Overnight Cooktown Caravan Park
 
Day 2 – Sunday October 4th
Cooktown to Bathurst Head
Overnight Bathurst Head – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 3 – Monday October 5th
Bathurst Head to Musgrave Roadhouse via Lakefield National Park.
Overnight Musgrave Roadhouse
 
Day 4 – Tuesday October 6th
Musgrave Roadhouse to Chilli Beach
Overnight Chilli Beach – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 5 – Wednesday October 7th
Chilli Beach to Bramwell Junction via Frenchmans Track
Overnight Bramwell Junction Roadhouse
 
Day 6 – Thursday October 8th
Bramwell Junction to Sam Creek via Old Telegraph Track
Overnight Sam Creek – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 7 – Friday October 9th
Sam Creek to Punsand Bay via OTT
Overnight Punsand Bay
 
Day 8 – Saturday October 10th
Exploring The Tip and Surrounds
2nd Overnight Punsand Bay
 
Day 9 – Sunday October 11th
Exploring The Tip and Surrounds 
3rd Overnight Punsand Bay
 
Day 10 – Monday October 12th
Punsand Bay to Vrilya Point
Overnight Vrilya Point – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 11 – Tuesday October 13th
Vrilya Point to Moreton Telegraph Station
Overnight Moreton Telegraph Station
 
Day 12 – Wednesday October 14th
Moreton Telegraph Station to Hahn River Roadhouse
Overnight Hahn River Roadhouse
 
Day 13 – Thursday October 15th
Hahn River Roadhouse to Maytown via Old Coach Road
Overnight North Palmer River – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 14 – Friday October 16th
Exploring Maytown Ruins & Surrounds
2nd Overnight North Palmer River – Self Sufficient Bush Camping
 
Day 15 – Saturday October 17th
Maytown to Palmer River Roadhouse
Overnight Palmer River Roadhouse
Final Night Party
 
Day 16 Sunday October 18th 
Return To Cairns

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear

  • Dave (disco) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Land Rover Discovery 2 (2003 Discovery 2)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Serena (Serena16) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    D22 3.2 diesel Navara (1999 D22)
    • Winch

  • Fred (Freddy1)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    76 Series (2011 Landcruiser)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Dave (disco)
Wow Foxy what a great trip. I am interested and will start to make plans for it. I have a 14 yr old, is he ok to bring? He is a good winch bitch :) Otherwise from Melb to Cape and back is too long to leave him home.

Regards
Dave
20 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony Fox (FoxyCairns)
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your interest:)
Can't see any issue with your 14yo son attending mate.
Have said no kids moreso because I don't want to be kept awake at night with screaming youngsters after a long day. (No offence to anyone who has a screaming youngster!)
Cheers
Foxy
20 May 2015
Dave (disco)
Tony Fox (FoxyCairns) wrote: Hi Dave,
Thanks for your interest:)
Can't see any issue with your 14yo son attending mate.
Have said no kids moreso because I don't want to be kept awake at night with screaming youngsters after a long day. (No offence to anyone who has a screaming youngster!)
Cheers
Foxy
Great ok will see if I can get time off and organise it, thanks.
20 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony Fox (FoxyCairns)
Additional note under requirements has been updated.
Foxy
27 May 2015
Steve (tasl)
Hi Tony.
We may be passing you as we head back. Our trip is happening from the 12th September till the 15th October. Leaving and returning to Melbourne.
29 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony Fox (FoxyCairns)
Itinerary has now been added to trip details.
05 Jun 2015
Trip Leader Tony Fox (FoxyCairns)
Steve (tasl) wrote: Hi Tony.
We may be passing you as we head back. Our trip is happening from the 12th September till the 15th October. Leaving and returning to Melbourne.
Hey Steve,
Yes, I dare say our paths will likely cross...
Don't hesitate to stop into my Opposite Lock shop on way through Cairns mate.
05 Jun 2015
Trip Leader Tony Fox (FoxyCairns)
Edited final night to Palmer River Roadhouse
10 Jun 2015
Steve (tasl)
Will do. We have a 2 night stop over at cairns. to stock up, and do some touristy things. As well as have the drivers unwind after putting about 4000kms behind them over 5 days.
15 Jun 2015
Ivan Foltman (IvanF)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Hi Tony, I have some delays with building approval for the rebuild of my house in Prague which means that I have to stay here until mid Oct at best which means that I will not be able to make the trip. Really sorry to have to cancel as I was really looking forward to the trip and I am sure that you will have a ball. Cheers Ivan
14 Sep 2015
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TRIP COMPLETED

1 GOING, 3 Interested
2 adults
Trip Date
03-Oct-2015 (Sat) to 18-Oct-2015 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Opposite Lock, 257 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
8:30 AM (Sat, 03-Oct-2015)