Cape York - Day 19, Weipa to Wenlock River 04/07/2018
We were on the road just after 9am today and took a drive trough Weipa to drive the single lane bridge and check out Red Beach. On our way back through town we stocked up on a few last minute supplies then back tracked to the start of the Frenchmans track and our next serious set of adventure.
The first 12kms of track isn't difficult and was completed in 2wd just rough in sections with bad corrugations, erosion and ruts. After 12km we got to the Wenlock River which is the first of the 2 major crossings and our camp for the night. The entry into the creek was quite steep and a bit of a challenge but our time on the CREB and the OTT had prepared us well and we had no trouble.
After an easy shallow crossing we located a beautiful little campsite on a small island in the creek and proceeded to kick back and relax for the afternoon. The girls spent the arvo swimming in the crystal clear shallow water and Anna and I kept an eye on them while making sure the beers all got a rotation in and out of the fridge.
Distance travelled = 125km
The first 12kms of track isn't difficult and was completed in 2wd just rough in sections with bad corrugations, erosion and ruts. After 12km we got to the Wenlock River which is the first of the 2 major crossings and our camp for the night. The entry into the creek was quite steep and a bit of a challenge but our time on the CREB and the OTT had prepared us well and we had no trouble.
After an easy shallow crossing we located a beautiful little campsite on a small island in the creek and proceeded to kick back and relax for the afternoon. The girls spent the arvo swimming in the crystal clear shallow water and Anna and I kept an eye on them while making sure the beers all got a rotation in and out of the fridge.
Distance travelled = 125km
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