8th October 2016 - Camped at Punsand Bay for 3 nights

Leaving Seisia early, we once again traveled the rough road up to Punsand Bay passing by the Croc Tent. Certainly worth the drive as it is beautiful up there.  The campsite is by the beach - the facilities are very basic but adequate and the restaurant is good.  Being the end of the season, we had plenty of beachside sites to choose from although there were still quite a number of campers there.

Punsand Bay

Cape York Camping Punsand Bay

The Restaurant at Punsand Bay 

Fabulous campsite right on the beach

It was warm and sunny but very windy.  We had to tie everything down.  Terry had to rope the awning to the bull-bar on the Triton.  The scenery is magnificent and the blue ocean looked very inviting - such a shame you cannot swim in it due to the danger of large salt-water crocs.  There is one particular croc who swims the length on the beach every day unless it is stormy!  Luckily there is a swimming pool next to the restaurant.  There are also cabins which cater for those traveling on the tour buses etc.

Punsand Beach

Despite the wind we decided to make our trip to The Tip (Pajinka) so off we went to the most northerly point of the Australian continent!  The walk to the Tip was much further and rockier than we had expected but after a struggle against the strong wind - we made it!!

There were a few obstacles on the way to The Tip

Tezza climbing the rocky path to The Tip

Linnie on the way up to The Tip

The Northernmost Point of the Australian Continent

In case you can't read it, the sign says - YOU ARE STANDING AT THE NORTHERNMOST POINT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT

We Made It!!!

Just after this photo was taken some dolphins & a turtle swam passed - beautiful!!!!

It's quite a rocky climb to The Tip

That evening it was pizza night at the Punsand Restaurant so we joined some new friends that we had met for some great pizza. It was a good food and good company!

Pizza Night with new camping friends at the Punsand Restaurant