Old Coach Rd and The Creb Track

After 5 weeks together and a nights stay at Bramwell Station we said our goodbyes to Tina, Paul, Zaeja and Alari. Paul had a few car issues he needed sorting out and decided to fast track it back to Cairns. 

Us on the other hand still had The Old Coach Road to Maytown and The Creb Track that we wanted to still complete. 

Bramwell Station

Ella's cheeky new friend

Saying goodbye to friends 

Old Coach Rd/Maytown

First stop was the Old Coach Rd to Maytown. 

After a quick stop in the town of Laura to stock up on supplies we were soon headed towards our next 4x4 adventure! 

A car the same as this was the first at ever to drive to the Top of Cape York! 

On the road to Maytown

After driving roughly 20kms down a dirt road, we officially arrived at the start of the rocky 1st gear, low range rock hopping track. 

The next 5hrs were spent negotiating steep hill climbs and descents over large jaggered rocks. 

At one stage we saw thick, black smoke ahead. Rounding the corner we ran straight into what was quite a intense bushfire that was right alongside the track. With nowhere else to go, we managed to make our quickly past the flames and away from the raging fire. 

Negotiating the track 

Arriving in Old Maytown we explored what was left of this once thriving mining town. 

Driving down the Main Street we loved reading the plaques that had been erected on each site to explain what each ruins represented. 

Maytown 

From Maytown and the end of the Old Coach Rd, we headed over to Palmer River Roadhouse to spend the night. 

After such a intense day of driving we decided to treat ourselves to one of Palmers famous Steak Sandwiches. Wow... They were huge!!! And just delicious! 

Steak sandwiches at Palmer River 

The Creb Track

The next morning we drove back towards Cooktown and after an over night stay at Archer Point we then down towards The Creb Track. 

This way to the Creb! 

90km of extremely steep 4x4 tracks that wound through the stunning Daintree Rainforest. This is one track I would not like to be on after any form of rain! 

The track itself is mainly clay, and after even the smallest amount of rain becomes extremely dangerous to drive on. 

Lucky for us we had clear skies! 

After another full day of driving we decided to have a overnight stay near the end of the Creb. 

Setting up along a river crossing we had the place entirely to ourselves. 

We had a huge bonfire and swam in the crossing. Laying in bed that night I fell asleep listening to the sounds of the Rainforest. 

The Creb Track

The next day we made our way back to Mt Carbine and our Caravan.

After 6 weeks and 4550km of amazing four wheel driving, we had completed what we set out to accomplish.

What an adventure! On our travels around Australia we have had so many amazing adventures and seen so many breathtaking sights.. But I think Cape York has to be up there as one of our favourites! 

Next stop... A 1700km race down the coast to catch up with all the family on the Goldcoast!! 

Xx