Can you drive to Cape York?
Can you drive to Cape York?
The easiest way to Cape York is via Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR), Telegraph Road, Bamaga Road, Jardine Ferry and the final bit on Bamaga Road to the tip. Some people drive to the Cape in 2-3 days from Cairns.
Where is Cape York located?
state of Queensland
Cape York, northernmost point of the Australian continent, comprising the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula, in the state of Queensland.
What is the population of Cape York?
7,513 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 7,513 people in Cape York. Of these 52.8% were male and 47.2% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 51.6% of the population.
Is Cape York open to tourists?
Cape York is the Very Tip of Australia. Traditional Owners of the land at Pajinka at The Tip have worked together with Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) and will continue to welcome visitors to The Tip. Visitors are required to pay a $10 per person fee at the Jardine River.
Do you need a 4×4 to get to Cape York?
Do I Need a 4WD to Drive from Cairns to Cape York? Yes. Even along the major ‘highway’, long stretches of the rough unsealed road remain. Corrugation, dust holes, and dips make for a bumpy drive and can be catastrophic for conventional vehicles.
What is the best time of 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.
Is Cairns part of Cape York?
Cape York Peninsula, an area of about 220,000 sq km, is the northern-most part of Queensland….Cape York Peninsula.
| Pre-amalgamation | Post-amalgamation |
|---|---|
| Cairns City | Cairns City |
| Douglas Shire | Cairns City |
| Carpentaria Shire | Carpentaria Shire1 |
| Cook Shire | Cook Shire |
Is Cooktown in Cape York?
Cooktown is one of the few large towns in the Cape York Peninsula and was founded on 25 October 1873 as a supply port for the goldfields along the Palmer River. It was called “Cook’s Town” until 1 June 1874. In the 2016 census the locality of Cooktown had a population of 2,631 people.
What language do they speak in Cape York?
Umpila is an Aboriginal Australian language, or dialect cluster, of the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. It is spoken by about 100 Aboriginal people, many of them elderly….Umpila language.
| Umpila | |
|---|---|
| Language family | Pama–Nyungan Paman North Cape York Umpila |
| Signed forms | Umpila Sign Language |
| Language codes |
Are there crocodiles in Cape York?
Trip tips. Crocodiles are present in many of the waterways and beaches in Cape York and they are potentially dangerous. Never take unnecessary risks in crocodile habitat.
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Is the road to Cape York sealed?
200 km (120 mi) of 571 km (355 mi) from Lakeland to Weipa is currently unsealed road (as of April 2022). The condition of the unsealed road is highly variable. Mud, sand, dust, gravel and dirt corrugations are some of the road conditions subject to change of weather conditions.
