Cape York is epic, but planning the trip can feel overwhelming.
That is where we come in!

This guide brings everything together in one place, based on our real trips in 2020 and 2025.

You’ll get a chronological run sheet of our camp stops, with distances between stays, pricing, and easy at a glance info like phone service, water, power, fuel, dump points, toilets, laundry, and whether dogs are allowed.

Along the way we share honest notes, local tips, nearby things to do, and key planning details like ferry info, alcohol restrictions north of the Jardine, where to restock without getting stung, and how to prep for changing road conditions.

There’s also a before you go checklist with budgeting and gear tips to help you head north better prepared.

What this guide includes:

• Chronological itinerary of campgrounds and key stops across the trip
• Distance between each stop and typical costs, so you can map out your days and budget
• At a glance info for each stay: phone service, water, power, fuel nearby, dump points, toilets, laundry, dogs allowed
• Real world notes on facilities, bookings, and what the place is actually like once you roll in
• Road condition tips, including tyre pressure considerations and route options like shortcuts
• Key planning info like Jardine River ferry details and alcohol restrictions in the NPA
• A before you go checklist covering budget expectations, maps and comms, restock points, and practical prep