Sadd
Point is a remote spot in northern Cape York.
It is one of the remotest places
in Cape York, and also one of its best kept secrets.
It is even further in than the already remote Ussher Point - there is a
left-hand turnoff along the track.
It is quite a long drive
but it's all worth it.
It first goes through some dry woodland,
... but finally, after going past some lakes,
... turns into rainforest.
As you get to Sadd Point,
... there is a lovely shady rainforest pocket,
... which over the years, has seen many different bush decorations and
creations by campers :-) The track continues to the beach, but gets too boggy to drive.
There are magnificent views from up the cliff,
... as well as down at the river mouth.
The red rocks and white sands make great photos on a sunny day. You can continue walking to the beach,
which is also beautiful with its white sands and bright blue
waters.
It's a great spot if you brought
your boat - some large tuna, mackerel,
queenfish,
trevally and
salmon have been
caught here, only to name the latest.
Sadd
Point Back Tracks
There are some back tracks in
the area,
... and over the years we have
been trying to find the tracks from Sadd Point to Turn Cliffs, Sharp
Point and out to the Escape River.
It is not always easy, some of these
tracks are overgrown and not often visited, so you may need a chain saw.
But once you get to the end of the western ones, you
get out to the Escape River,
... named after Jackey Jackey's
escape on the Kennedy
expedition.
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background chapters on the peninsula's history and wildlife; and the comprehensive detail about all
the places (down to prices, opening hours and full contact
detail), it has invaluable information on at least 10 four wheel drive tracks,
at least 30 guaranteed FREE
camping spots on the Cape (and at least 150 on your way to
the Cape), at least 40 best
swimming holes, all mapped; as well as practical things -
from fuel, roads, wireless internet and mobile phone reception,
how to deal with the national
parks booking rules; and Aboriginal land entrance and camping permits
and alcohol restrictions - to vehicle preparation and accessories and necessary recovery
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mistake.
This is the ORIGINAL Cape York Travel Guide run Locally on the Peninsula.