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It’s a destination that’s as enticing as it is elusive; because one does not simply point their bonnet north and make it to the tip, you have to work for it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlanning how to experience everything this landscape has to offer is enough to leave the most experienced driver shaking in their road trip-boots, but if you’re ready to tick Cape York off your bucket list, you need our ultimate guide to self-driving Cape York Peninsula.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPsst!\u003C/em\u003E If you’re up for more driving adventures, check out these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://queensland.uberflip.com/i/844929-great-queensland-drives/0?m4=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Queensland Drives:\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\"mixedContent\" style=\"overflow: hidden; border: 0; width: 691px; height: 461px; background: #FFFFFF;\" src=\"https://queensland.uberflip.com/read/embed_mini/49351/844929?miniPop=false&alwaysCover=true&miniTitle=&miniColor=&miniLinkToTitle=false&miniUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fqueensland.uberflip.com%2Fi%2F844929-great-queensland-drives%2F0%3Fm4%3D&miniBg=FFFFFF&hideBg=false&width=691&height=461&sharing=true\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. 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But, good news trip-planners, there’s plenty of CliffNotes on Cape York to help map out your adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/pdf/cape-york-vg.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Parks Visitor’s Guide\u003C/a\u003E and the information available on Tourism Cape York’s\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.tourismcapeyork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E \u003C/a\u003Ewebsite serve up ready-made routes, and we also have this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/09/05/cairns-to-cape-york-4wd-road-trip-itinerary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eepic seven-day itinerary\u003C/a\u003E for you to follow.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the very minimum you’ll need to map your trip around the Cape’s wet and dry seasons, so plan to travel between June and October. The roads close in the wet season as creek beds transform into thundering river systems when 2000mm of water drops over the Iron Range.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith weather changing in this neck of the woods faster than a Formula One race, bookmark \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis\u003C/a\u003E website to stay across park access and road conditions during travel.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. 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It won’t be overkill to practice a tyre change before you leave – just to prove you can do it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo spare tyres for the journey should keep you out of trouble, but only if you know how to change them. There’s already a number of abandoned cars on the side of the road and you don’t want yours to join them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBear in mind, there are vehicle repair services in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cooktown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECooktown\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/coen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECoen\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/weipa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWeipa\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/seisia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESeisia\u003C/a\u003E, and several roadhouses, and if you really get stuck, RACQ services this area, so you aren’t entirely left to your own devices.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Camel pack your car with water\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEven though the fresh water in the Cape is some of the cleanest in Australia, you’ll need to pack water for the drive. Hardcore adventurers recommend the equivalent of 4L a day per person, an allowance generous enough to allow for cooking (if you’re camping), but you’ll need to dial this up or down depending on how you plan on travelling.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to throw in spare water too – you always need a couple of days contingency in case you get stuck or come across someone else who might not have been as organised as you. Water treatment may be required in some spots (non-potable water will be signed), so pack something to treat water according to your preferred method.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Fuel up so you don’t fuel down\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe saying “better safe than sorry” gains new meaning in the Cape, especially when there’s hundreds of clicks between you and the nearest bowser.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESave the stress and fill two jerry cans with spare fuel before you hit the road. Petrol is available up and down the Cape (note that some stations don’t open every day), but bear in mind it’s a “bull market” and you won’t find fuel at city prices.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you start 4WDing your fuel consumption can double with corrugations, wheel ruts, deep sand, rough and rocky sections and creek crossings – so keep a close eye on your tank because no two days are the same up here!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Pimp your ride\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery car needs a little customisation – and if you’ve ever needed an excuse to add a few mods to your ride – the Cape is it. You’ll want at least a bull bar, two recovery points and a snorkel if you intend on taking the off-road options not the development road – so suit up your chassis.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt seems that the further north of Cooktown you get, the cars get bigger and beastier – think chunky rims, after-market accessories and boats, fishing rods and kayaks strapped to the roof. Imagine ALL the floor stock of the caravan and camping show in one place and you get the Punsand Bay-picture.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDid I mention everyone likes talking about their modifications, too? Note to self: Learn to talk the torque before travel next time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. 10-4 10-4 Get your communications right, Over.\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3G? 4G? Forget it. The only G’s you’ll find here is the G-force of a 4WD bouncing along Cape York’s corrugated tracks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEnter UHF/HF radios, where you can unleash your inner truckie with radio calls to other drivers to check track conditions. A satellite phone is advisable too in case you need to make an emergency phone call. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll say goodbye to Google Maps north of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cooktown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECooktown\u003C/a\u003E, so make like a seasoned adventurer and download Hema Maps, which operate via satellite. Of course, a hard copy map is just as handy if you want to kick it old-school and have a backup for when technology fails.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThose who need their internet fix (I hear you) can chase down a rainbow of WiFi at selected accommodation and campgrounds via a service called ‘roaming wifi’ ($4.95 will secure you 100MB). In between bursts of data, relish the fact you can wake up to the sound of chirping birds and fall asleep to the hum of frogs, not the buzzing of a mobile phone.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Safety in numbers\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31952 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-6-cape-york-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Kalpower Crossing \" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-6-cape-york.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-6-cape-york-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-6-cape-york-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA winch is only as good as another car to help use it, which is why seasoned Cape Yorker’s recommend travelling with another vehicle as you make your way up to The Tip. If you can’t convince any friends or family to go rogue with you, join a tag-along tour like \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/adventure-australia-treks-and-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAdventure Australia Treks and Tours\u003C/a\u003E, even if only for peace of mind.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. The serious stuff\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s the last frontier of Australia and downright wilderness, but good news for self-drivers, your trip is completely insurable! You’ll want to do your own research based on your length of stay, type of vehicle and existing policy, but some Cape York trippers I met along the way suggested travel insurance gave them better coverage than their regular vehicle insurance. Food for insurance thought…\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to upgrade your RACQ coverage to unlimited towing and full breakdown cover, because it could be a couple of hundred clicks between mechanics. Of course, if things go pear-shaped and you find your car clapped out – don’t panic – stay with your car. You packed that satellite phone for something!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Be croc-wise\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31962 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-cape-york-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Kalpower Crossing\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-cape-york.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-cape-york-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kalpower-crossing-cape-york-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStay croc wise self-drivers – they’ve been around for 220 million years, outlived the dinosaurs and call the Cape home. Be alert, not alarmed and keep out of the water (unless it’s Fruit Bat Falls which is gorgeous and completely safe for swimming).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe crocodile warning signs are everywhere, so you won’t forget about the crocodilians on a Cape trip anytime soon.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’re more likely to be bitten by mosquitos and sandflies, so spend time investing in insect repellent and soothing bite cream than asking yourself that age-old Australian question: shark v crocodile.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Essential TOILETry supplies\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat Cape York lacks in amenities, it makes up for in trees and modesty termite mounds, so pack your loo paper, hand sanitiser and sense of adventure. This is a road trip with very few loos.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust beware green ant nests and spear grass – my fellow road tripper Rod found out the hard way!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. It’s an #endlesssummer up here\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31973 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fruit-bat-falls-6-cape-york-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit Bat Falls\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fruit-bat-falls-6-cape-york.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fruit-bat-falls-6-cape-york-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fruit-bat-falls-6-cape-york-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe words “winter is coming” are about as dead as Ned Stark up here, and even though you might be travelling in the depths of August, don’t expect the mercury to drop much below 25 degrees.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEven though you’ll live in flip flops most of the time, pack closed-in shoes for the top. There’s 20 minutes of rock hopping required to get to the pièce de résistance, the northernmost point of Australia.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Snacks\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESnacks make or break any road trip and when there are hundreds of kilometres between breakfast and brunch, you don’t want to risk a plague of hanger breaking out amongst the group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFood in Cape York comes in a few formats: Burger with chips, burger with mash, burger with chips and mash (no complaints from this girl) – but if you’re a fussy eater or have significant dietary requirements I would suggest BYOing some options.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the foodies out there, check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/cape-york-camping-punsand-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York Camping Punsand Bay\u003C/a\u003E for the best pizzas this side of Rome! Their Holy Mackerel had me shouting “holy mackerel” indeed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf BYO-ing drinks, be aware that the Cape has a number of ‘dry’ communities where you’ll have to surrender alcohol just like customs at the airport.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. Lights, Camera, Instagram Caption!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31964 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/group-with-the-sign-cape-york-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cape York\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/group-with-the-sign-cape-york.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/group-with-the-sign-cape-york-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/group-with-the-sign-cape-york-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a more Instagrammable moment exists than standing at the tip of Australia I’ll eat the felt hat I’m wearing in this picture!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe water is bright blue, the rocks are coloured limescale and best of all, the infamous sign is not guarded by a professional photographer forcing you to hand over bundles of cash just to get a piccy with it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave your own Mario Testino moment and get a photo of yourself with the sign – pack a camera and enjoy the moment. After all, you’ve just made it to the top and joined the few who can say they have ticked \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-york\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E off their bucket list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave you driven to the tip? Do you have any words of wisdom to add?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis post was originally published in 2016 and updated on 17 January 2018.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1516312847000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EEpic Cape York by name. Epic Cape York by nature. Check out our guide to self-driving this off-roading nirvana.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"self-drive-cape-york","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gunshot-crossing-old-telegraph-track-8_feature-image.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gunshot-crossing-old-telegraph-track-8_feature-image.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"12 tips for \"The Tip\": How to prepare for a self-drive Cape York adventure","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/au/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Road Trips","url":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Self driving to Cape York","url":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/self-driving-to-cape-york.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_TNQ_GunshotCrossing_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_.jpg","alt":"Gunshot Crossing","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Kim\t Barnard","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/self-driving-to-cape-york/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:55:27.329Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/3/3IEIsb4tCaVmiNKJWnUF/profile.profile.image","alt":"Kim\t Barnard"}},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFour-wheel driving through the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-york.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cape York\"\u003ECape York Peninsula\u003C/a\u003E to the top of Australia is an experience that will leave you with much more than just a camera roll full of memories (although this is a bonus!).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom red outback roads and prehistoric rock art collections to historic gold towns and bush cattle stations, your journey will be filled with Aboriginal culture and Australian pioneering history; not to mention, an abundance of iconic Australian flora and fauna that call this place home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECape York is the definition of remote, meaning preparation is key to having a safe and successful trip. Covering pre-departure research, what to pack, and how to stay safe, this article imparts some of our top tips to help you navigate this untouched corner of the world.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollow these tips and you’ll be ready for an epic self-drive Cape York adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Research\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_CapeYork_Beaches_Windsweptbeaches.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_CapeYork_Beaches_Windsweptbeaches.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/self-driving-to-cape-york/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1608083020375/2018-tnq-capeyork-beaches-windsweptbeaches.jpeg","uuid":"0d4cf0d7-c1ee-4db4-8cca-b8147855ac58","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECape York isn’t a destination where you set your GPS and hope for the best. Before you head off, you need to know the ins and outs of the drive and have all the necessary equipment to get from one point to another. Prepare thoroughly so that you and your travel companions know what to expect and be equipped to handle the terrain.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor ready-made routes, download the Queensland National Parks Journey Guide or the Tourism Cape York Visitor Guide. Alternatively, follow this incredible \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/cape-york-4wd-family-road-trip.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cape York road trip\"\u003Eseven-day itinerary\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the very minimum, map your trip around Cape’s dry seasons; in the wet, the roads close and creek beds turn into thundering river systems as a result of the 2000m rainfall over the Iron Range. Pick a time to travel between June and October and you’ll be set for prime driving conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe weather is ever-changing in this region, so bookmark the \u003Ca title=\"Queensland Governmant park alerts\" href=\"http://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php\" target=\"_self\"\u003EQueensland Government’s Park Alerts website\u003C/a\u003E to stay across access and road conditions during your travels.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Pack a spare\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image068802f3-0f6d-4d40-a849-74f141278e3c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_CapeYork4WD_Journeys_@onedayweshould-Instagram.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_CapeYork4WD_Journeys_@onedayweshould-Instagram.jpg","alt":"Cape York 4WD | Queensland national parks by 4WD ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/self-driving-to-cape-york/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image068802f3-0f6d-4d40-a849-74f141278e3c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681960179837/2019-tnq-capeyork4wd-journeys--onedayweshould-instagram.jpeg","uuid":"3cd73e79-3894-43cb-bd39-405dcadbf5f3","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/onedayweshould/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@onedayweshould\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text71809147-79cf-485e-9778-10e5d172a729":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’ll be too late to start YouTubing how to change a tyre once you’re knee deep in mud on the Old Telegraph Track, so prepare with a few lessons beforehand. Go one step further and practice a tyre change on your own 4WD; it might seem strange, but you’ll feel good knowing that you have the task down pat. Two spare tyres for the journey should keep you out of trouble.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need a professional opinion, there are vehicle repair services in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-cooktown.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cooktown\"\u003ECooktown\u003C/a\u003E, Coen, Weipa, Seisia, and several roadhouses. If you really get stuck, RACQ services this area so have their number written down in case of an emergency.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Bring water\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven though the fresh water in Cape York is some of the cleanest in Australia, you’ll need to pack bottled water for the drive. Seasoned adventurers recommend 4L a day per person, an allowance generous enough to accommodate cooking if you’re camping - simply dial this up or down depending on how you’re travelling.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to pack more than you need though, in case you get stuck, have a spill, or encounter someone who has run out (they’ll appreciate your kind gesture).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWater treatment may be required in some spots (non-potable water will be signed), so pack something to treat your water before you drink it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Fuel up\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image59d8ed9e-843e-4531-85f6-a0669413b5ed":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_KalpowerCrossing_CampingCaravanningand4WDing.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_KalpowerCrossing_CampingCaravanningand4WDing.jpg","alt":"Kalpower Crossing","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/self-driving-to-cape-york/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image59d8ed9e-843e-4531-85f6-a0669413b5ed.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1591077366022/2020-tnq-kalpowercrossing-campingcaravanningand4wding.jpeg","uuid":"19c9b3f2-6e68-466b-9a6a-80d626335dae","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text703660e9-278c-4fd7-a40a-34e0f87b4bd5":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECape York isn’t like the city, where petrol stations are mere minutes from each other; rather, there can be hours between bowsers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESave the stress and fill two jerry cans with spare fuel before you hit the road. Petrol is available up and down the Cape, but bear in mind that prices are heftier and some stations don’t open every day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen four-wheel driving in the wilderness, your fuel consumption can double from riding over corrugations, wheel ruts, deep sand, rocky sections and creek crossings. We recommend keeping a close eye on your tank because no two days will use the same amount of fuel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Pimp your ride\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve ever needed an excuse to modify your 4WD, Cape York is it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the very least, you’ll want to add a bull bar, two recovery points and a snorkel (if you intend on taking the off-road options instead of the development road, that is).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe further north of Cooktown you venture, the bigger and beastier the cars get (think chunky rims, after-market accessories, and boats, fishing rods and kayaks strapped to the roof).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. 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