Cape York - Punsand Bay

Four nights at Punsand Bay Resort meant plenty of time for exploring as well as some relaxtion. We decided to do a tour to Roko Island. Roko Island is a pearl culturing island. The trip out to the island on the Zodiac was heaps of fun and took us around Possession Island.

Possession Island

A quick trip in the Zodiac.

Roko Island

Growing Pearls

All a girl wants - PEARLS.

No sand on the beach - just theses little shells

The crocodile that was at the end of the stone jetty.

The Stone jetty

Roko Island Jetty

The resort had a great restuarnat cooking woodfired pizza. This was a must do for dinner one night. The kids also enjoyed a swim in the pool followed by hot chips and an icecream. Stocks were getting low by our last day there.

Our camp spot had views of the beach just across the road. It was very busy and noisy for most of our time there and you had to get in early if you wanted a warm shower. It really is a place about location, location, location.

 

Punsand Bay

Punsand Bay Beach - helicopter taking off.

Punsand Bay Camp

Brekky at Punsand Bay

 

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Cape York 2014 - Punsand Bay to The Tip

Our journey to the tip was completed today. After a relaxing morning at camp we loaded the kids into the car again and decided to take the short cut road up to the tip. We had been given several warnings that the road was boggy and to walk each crossing before driving them. We did what what were told and thankfully had no troubles at all. A 7km track took us 35 minutes to drive - not quite sure what was short about that.

Lots of mud along the short cut track. 

 On arriving at the Tip car park we set off up the rocky path with Nathan catching a ride on Colin's shoulders. We set a slow and steady pace being careful not to trip or twist ankles on the uneven ground. Eventually we clambered down the very last section of path to the northern most point of mainland Australia. We all had a sigh of relief and felt an amazing sense of achievement. The views were amazing.

Team Bray at the TIP!

The walk to the Tip.

Nathan conquering the Tip on his crutches. 

The view along the way.

Colin's shoulders getting a workout. 

Wally even made it as well. 

Nathan decided he wanted to walk back himself. Colin's shoulders weren't arguing. Slowly and carefully Nathan navigated his own path carefully using his crutches to support himself. He was very proud of himself when he eventually made it back to the car.

Driving on the beach at the TIP - Colin just had to do it. 

From here we drove out to Sommerset Beach. Stopped at a memorial site and headed to a beach. It was quite windy so we headed back to find a sheltered spot for lunch.

Somerset

Somerset Beach

After quick look around and a late lunch at the Somerset Camp groundand we headed into Bamaga to stock up on some groceries and a catch up with the Begg's camping out at Seisa.

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