Journey to the Tip
Drawn to the water’s edge at day’s end, dusty red feet dangling in the current, we wallow in delicious, croc-free pools, watching azure kingfishers hunting on the wing. Beyond the birds, two tiers of irresistible Twin Falls tumble above us, feeding the mist and colouring a startling emerald scene that turns the brawny persona of this Cape York adventure completely on its head.
For blokes who yearn to grow out their stubble and test their mettle battling washouts and croc-infested rivers, a trip to the Tip screams “boy’s own adventure”. But among Cape York’s bulldust and corrugations we discover a smoother pathway to blissfully deserted tropical beaches, rock art galleries and waterfalls gorgeous enough to make those bearded men swoon.
Not only is the famously faraway tip of Australia accessible to novice off-roaders but a string of historical homesteads and off-the-grid eco-resorts keeps non-campers off the ground: just fly into Cairns, throw your bags into a rental 4WD and
