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Northern OTT

Fruit Bat Falls
While not actually part of the OTT, Fruit Bat Falls, with day -access
only, are a must see and do. A beautiful part of the extraordinary
Cape, its magical waterfalls and safe swimming holes are a special
haven in this part of the world - take a break and enjoy the magic,
and while walking the boardwalk keep an eye out for the Cape York
Pitcher Plant.

Scrubby Creek
Scrubby Creek is one of the few crossings on the OTT where you
can take an off-road caravan. There are two options for traversing
Scrubby Creek, for those not wanting to take up the challenge - or
towing a caravan - there is a short causeway with a cement
bottom. The exit and entry are somewhat steep but low 4WD will
get even the biggest caravan through – most 2WDs should be able
to make it.

The more challenging track is a steep drop into the creek with its
undulating bottom stretching approximately 40 metres to the red
dirt exit.

Eliot/Twin Falls
Eliot & Twin Falls are not to be missed - and let’s not forget The
Saucepan. A climb to the top of Twin Falls and floating down Eliot
Falls are bliss after all that red dirt.

You're now in the Jardine National Park so if you're planning on
camping, you're going to need a permit.

Canal Creek
Canal Creek generally has two or three options for entry and exit,
with a choice of a rocky bottom or a longer sandy stretch. It’s not
particularly difficult and the track chosen is often determined by
selecting the better exit - the northern bank can become very
eroded as the season progresses.

Earlier in the season it may be quite boggy. There is camping on
both sides of the creek. A ‘rock spa’ awaits just below the
crossing, yet another piece of paradise.