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We have never been four-wheel driving before, does
this matter?
We will guide and assist you in the basic skills of
4WDriving to suit the terrain in which we will be travelling.
So if you are a beginner with your first 4WD you can
be confident that we will get you through your big trip
safely.
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Do we get much time for sightseeing?
On our tours you will get plenty of time to explore, bushwalk,
fish, photograph and take in the beauty and grandeur of
the areas we visit. |
What type of 4WD is suitable for
these tours?
You need a 4WD that has reasonably good ground clearance
and also has a high/low transfer case. All wheel drive
vehicles are not suitable for our tours. Hire vehicles and camping gear can be arranged through Campers Oz in Cairns. We recommend that you contact Will Stewart at campersoz.com.au to discuss your needs. |
Does my 4WD need to be modified
in any way?
You will need to have fitted a UHF radio for communication.
If your vehicle is in good condition and is not overloaded
it is more than adequate. However we do suggest a quality
set of springs and shock absorbers and All –Terrain
tyres with 70% tread or more for these tours. |
Do I need to attend any training
courses before hand?
If you are inexperienced at 4WDriving then by all means
do. On our tours you are given hands on 4WD training as
you enjoy your adventure travel. |
How long do we drive each day?
We try not to travel more than 300km per day. We usually
discuss the following days events around the campfire at night, or at our morning briefing sessions before departure. We are normally on the road between 8am-9am
each morning and stop for lunch between 12pm & 1pm.
We stop at all points of interest throughout the day and
set up camp well before sunset. |
If our vehicle breaks down on the
tour what happens?
We will do our best to get you going again but if we can't
we will get you to where your vehicle can be repaired
or arrange to have it recovered. We strongly recommend
you have top cover with your state motoring association
(NRMA, RACQ etc) and travel insurance. |
Are trailers allowed on your trips?
Generally no, as the terrain we are accessing is very rugged in places with many difficult water crossings to overcome, especially on the Old Telegraph Track. Drop us a line and we can discuss it further. |
Are children welcome?
Of course. All well behaved children are most definitely
welcome. |
How do we know what to pack?
When we receive your deposit and booking form, a Briefing Kit with all the information you will need, will be sent to you. It will contain lists of suggested spare parts, camping requirements and hints on food, packing etc. Most people
take far too much gear, so pack wisely. |
What are our camp facilities like?
Our Cape York tours are a mixture of Campgrounds, National
Parks and Cattle Stations. They all have toilet facilities
(some have long drop toilets) and every bush camp has
a cooking fire and BBQ plate available. Where adequate
water is available, a bush shower will be provided. |
What if I fall ill?
We are equipped with UHF radio, Satellite Telephone, are
first aid certified and we carry a first aid kit if the
need arises. |
Do we pay for lots of extras?
No! On all our tours we include a lot of extras as stated
elsewhere on our website. All camping and National Parks
permits, cave, mine and museum entry fees as well as a
welcome and farewell dinner are included. However any
fishing, boat or other elected trips are done at your
own expense. |
How do I book a tour?
Please proceed to the Bookings page on our website, and complete the Booking Form. Then you simply hit the Submit button and it will automatically be emailed to us. |
