Roma Flats Track

Like the other tracks, most of it can be done in 2WD gears,


... even though it's not recommended if you are inexperienced.


There are a few spots and stretches that are a little harder than others, particularly early after the wet season.

The Western End of the Roma Flats Track

In the western end, the track starts off pretty good,



... goes past some tin huts and a Second World War army communication sub-station.




Then it comes to the ruins of an old post office, and the old Cape York Telegraph Station - the very northernmost one. 
   

Looking at it makes one appreciate even more - the ones we still have fully preserved, like Moreton and Musgrave.



After that the track continues, with a few minor washouts,



... but mostly good,



... and then getting a little sandier.




There are a number of creeks, more obvious during the wet season,



... but three easily visible during the dry.

The First Creek

The first creek is not that far from the western end of the track.



It is dry during the dry season,



... and wet during the wet.



The photos are from many different times of driving the track,



... most during the wet season.

First Creek to Second Creek

After the first creek,




... the track gets gradually sandier,




... then the vegetation starts opening up before you come to the second creek.

Second Creek

The second creek is in open heathland,



... the area is very sandy,



... and there are a few crossings,



... wet during the wet season,





... and dry during the dry.

Second Creek to Third Creek

After the second creek, it's less sandy,



... and there is a section with some washouts,




... you can pose for pics with your wheels off the ground,



... and there could even be some winching to do if going from east to west.



Shortly after, the track comes to the third creek.

Third Creek

It is in a bit of a lush rainforest pocket,



... a bit like the first creek.



Dry in the dry season,



... and wet during the wet.

Eastern End of the Roma Flats Track

After the third creek,




... the track continues,




... past the turnoff to Crocodile Creek,



... until it comes out to the other end,


 
... and it's all much greener in the wet season :-)

Side Track to Crocodile Creek

The side track to Crocodile Creek goes north to the coast.





It has some nice termite mounds, and gets a little rougher ...




... and sandier as it is getting closer to the beach.

Arriving at the Beach

Once on the coast, the beach is beautiful.




There is also a rocky section with mangroves,



... and nearby is ...



... a passage to drive to the beach.

Beach Drive from Crocodile Creek to Punsand

It starts with a mudflat with mangroves,




... and then continues along the beach.




White sands and bright blue waters,




... we have loved to go as far as to Punsand Bay.




Back closer to the Crocodile Creek, you can either drive on the beach or up on the bank,




... where there is a track,



... complete with a bush toilet :-)

SideTrack to the Mudflats

On the way back to the Roma Flats Track,


 

... there are some mudflats.



Nice for a drive around, just don't get bogged.

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