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I’m Travelling on my Own Will I Meet Other People on
the Road?
Sixty thousand plus people travel to Cape York every year over
the tourist season. That’s about ten thousand a month. So yes,
you will meet many other travellers – to the point when
travelling on the PDR and Bamaga Road you’ll be wishing there
were a whole lot less. Most tourists doing the OTT are more
than happy to offer advice and lend a hand. Lifetime friendships
are often formed on the Cape.

Where Do I Need to Book a Site/Permit?
**Unless stated, you do not need a permit**
National Parks
Many National Parks on Cape York close early December and,
weather dependent, may not reopen until July 1.

All bookings for national Parks must be made through
https://qpws.usedirect.com/qpws/ prior to arrival.
Camping Permits are required for the following:

❖ Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park - Lockhart

River -
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kutini-payamu

❖ Chilli Beach –
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/kutini-payamu/campi
ng/chilli-beach

❖ Cape Melville National Park -
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cape-melville

❖ Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park -
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/rinyirru-lakefield