Monday 15 May 2017
No need to rush, as we have now got ourselves back on schedule where we wanted to be.
Our plan this morning is to take on the notorious CREB Track, which goes from the village of Daintree through the Daintree Rainforest and comes out at Bloomfield. We will then head south for a few KMs and camp at Cape Trib Camping Ground
A relative sedate 55 KM drive to Daintree from Port Douglas on bitumen. We check at a tourist info place and they confirm that the CREB track is open – Woohoo. We have heard that this is a very notorious track, and will take several hours to travel the [relatively] short distance. Our first challenge of the trip.
CREB Track Closed
Disappointment plus as we are faced with a sign that states that the CREB is closed. We call the local number to verify if in fact it is closed or if the sign has just not been taken down, alas it is closed. This is due to the very big and late wet season, and they have simply not been able to get manpower and vehicles in to do some rudimentary repairs. If we were to attempt the track, there are huge fines if you get caught, plus if you get stuck and need assistance to get out you pay the actual cost plus huge fines which may include confiscation of the vehicle/s.
So we head back to the Ferry, and cross the Daintree River and head north via the Cape Tribulation Rd. We had planned on staying at Cape Trib Camping, so we head there, arriving mid afternoon. Time to relax.
