Cape York Begins: Dust, Corrugations & Close Calls | AUS LAP E42

Cape York has officially begun - and it wasted no time testing the van and our nerves. In this episode, we leave Cairns and start the long push north along the Peninsula Development Road (PDR). From relentless corrugations and thick red dust to close calls, van damage checks and the reality of travelling in croc country, this is Cape York exactly as we expected… and exactly as we didn’t. We roll through iconic locations like Lakeland and Coen, debate whether some scenic stops are becoming too expensive for families, set up camp along the Laura River, and finally reach the gateway to the Old Telegraph Track. This is Part 1 of our Cape York adventure - and things only get more remote, rough, and wild from here. 👉 Part 2 coming soon. If you’ve travelled Cape York (or dream of doing it one day), let us know in the comments - and if you’re planning a trip, hopefully this gives you a real taste of what to expect. 📺 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Leaving Cairns 3:03 Close Calls on the Road 3:46 Lakeland – Gateway to Cape York 5:36 Split Rock: Are Some Scenic Stops Too Expensive? 6:37 Off-Grid Camp on the Laura River 11:16 A Reminder We’re in Croc Country 13:14 Ready to Hit the Red Dirt 14:29 Corrugations & Dust on the PDR 16:23 Damage Update? 17:03 Coen’s Mining History 18:02 More Dirt, Termites & Reality 18:53 Bramwell Station Junction Roadhouse 19:24 Old Telegraph Track (OTT) Entry 20:22 Camp Setup & Beers 22:42 A Follower Found Us an Incredible Camp 24:16 What Fell Out of the Van 26:09 Coming Up in Part 2 26:57 Bloopers 👉 Check out last week's episode here:    • Weight Woes, Cape York Prep & Cairns Surpr...   👌 DISCOUNT CODES AND SPECIAL OFFERS FOR GEAR WE USE 💰 5% off Transmission Coolers and products from Wholesale Automatic Transmissions. Use code the below link to save and copy the promo code on the page: https://automatictransmission.com.au/... 15% off Oricom gear, including the DTX4200X dual channel CB radio which we run. Free delivery Australia wide. Excludes already discounted items and can’t be used with other offers. Use code: PERTH4WD15OFF https://oricom.com.au/ 👇 THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Wholesale Automatic Transmissions Australia’s leading automatic transmission and parts specialist for 4WDs. We run their transmission cooler in our Ford Ranger, so we know their quality firsthand. More at: https://automatictransmission.com.au/ Clearview Accessories Australia’s leading towing mirror specialist for 4WDs. We're run their compact tow mirrors on our Next Gen Ford Ranger, giving us confident rear vision and safety when towing the van. Built tough for Australian conditions. More at: https://www.clearviewaccessories.com.au/ 4x4 Extras, Wangara Operating since 2011, specialising in suspension, GVM upgrades, bull bars, roof racks, electrics, vehicle communications and more. More at: https://4x4extras.com.au/ ✨ WANT MORE PERTH 4WD AND CAMPING? Facebook:   / perth4wdandcamping   Instagram:   / perth4wdandcamping   TikTok:   / perth4wdandcamping   Website for more offers: https://www.perth4wdandcamping.com.au/ #capeyork #caravanlifeaustralia #4wdadventure