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Cape York

Black Mountains

Kalkajaka National Park, comprises 780 hectares and includes several other huge piles of black rocks seen in the surrounding area. On a wider scale, it is all part of the Black Trevethan Range whic...

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Ian Glover in Cape York

Words by Ian Glover and images by Matt WilliamsWhen I told mates that I was going to Cape York for six weeks doing mapping for Hema and researching the 2016 edition of the atlas and guide for the r...

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Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)

Squeezed between Cape York's Coen and Archer rivers is Oyala Thumotang National Park, a park rich in wildlife supported by woodlands, swamps and rainforest. View on Hema Cloud | View Fullscreen M...

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Travelling Lakefield National Park

More than just a detour on the way to The Tip, Lakefield National Park is the most accessible park on the Cape York Peninsula and a destination in its own right.When to visit: Between July and Nove...

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Hiking in Cape York

Most of the Peninsula’s few dedicated walking tracks are simply links between parking areas and particular points of interest. The opportunities for longer walks are mainly provided by 4WD access t...

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Best beach campsites in Cape York

Discover Tropical North Queensland’s world-renowned coastline with our guide to the best beach campsites in Cape York. 4WD Pack Atlas & Guide Paper Map Hema HX-1 Navigator 1. Eddie’s Campin...

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Cape Melville

Featuring some challenging four-wheel driving and the prospect of a remote beach at its end makes the trip through Cape Melville a classic Cape York sojourn. View on Hema Cloud | View Fullscreen ...

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