The trip from here is on heavily corrugated gravel roads that literally had the dashboards of our Amaroks shaking. These roads are best tackled at speed, with the off-road mode constantly on. Bumps in the corrugations sometimes caused the car to skip across, which would cause the stability control to activate.
The off-road mode relaxed this intervention and allowed the car to move a little more freely as the road’s surface changed.
The final portion of the trip from Bamaga â€" one of Australia’s northern-most towns â€" is on an even worse portion of road, filled with surprise dips and heavy corrugations. Again, it was a case of just throttling on and pushing over the corrugations.
The northern most point of Australia, in Cape York, is simply stunning. As you roll out of the bush and on to the beach, there is an incredible sense of achievement. The scenery is simply breathtaking, with a brief hike to the northern-most tip, which offers a photo spot and plaque signifying the spot.
If I could recommend anything for punters attempting this trip, it would be to pack sensibly and make sure that anything you bring with you on the trip, you take away with you. There are no bins along the track, which means that rubbish is often just left there. Poor form.
Additionally, ensure you have all the four-wheel drive gear you need. While there are always people around to help you get out of creeks and mud if you get stuck, you can’t always rely on others. A winch and heavy-duty snatch strap is a must.
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