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  • #16
    Originally posted by Retreads View Post
    You mention kids.... how old would they be? I am interested, especially if the kids who would be going are about the same age as my little rascals.
    My daughter will be six, my son won't make it this time maybe.
    blkd4d
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    Last edited by blkd4d; 04-05-2015, 07:12 PM.

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    • #17
      G'day Anders. Sounds like a great trip even if it is a bit rushed but sometimes it's that or nothing when you're time ( and $ ) poor. I'd be keen depending on my situation at the time given we had to can our cape trip this year.
      The kids and I are also really keen for another snow trip maybe in the second week of our school holidays! They still rave about the last one.
      Cheers, Ben.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Torrie 72 View Post
        G'day Anders. Sounds like a great trip even if it is a bit rushed but sometimes it's that or nothing when you're time ( and $ ) poor. I'd be keen depending on my situation at the time given we had to can our cape trip this year.
        The kids and I are also really keen for another snow trip maybe in the second week of our school holidays! They still rave about the last one.
        Cheers, Ben.
        Ben how ya going Mate .
        That's a shame you had to can your Cape Trip this year I remember reading that you were heading up.

        Bring on the snow, we are all hanging again to get up there and have some fun.

        Anders

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        • #19
          I'm just curious as to what everyones experience with trips like this has been in regards to how much cash you would need to have saved??

          We are a family of 5 (3 young boys, missus and me), and if I was to go I would probably have to take a week to get from Ballarat to Cairns and then a week back, all up making the trip 4 weeks...

          I'm thinking that this might be a big ask financially?? Just curious what everyone elses experience with costs for these sorts of trips is.

          We would probably be tenting as we don't have a camper trailer, but that may change if we can get hold of a good second hand one...

          Cheers

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          • #20
            Originally posted by blkd4d View Post
            My daughter will be six, my son won't make it this time maybe.
            My boys at that time would be 6, 5 & 2.

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            • #21
              Make sure you grab a Archie Burger on day 4.

              If you need any advice get in contact with Jason Holt. He lives on the cape and will only be too happy to help.
              [email protected]

              Brett Toll,

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              • #22
                Originally posted by RobCrick View Post
                I'm just curious as to what everyones experience with trips like this has been in regards to how much cash you would need to have saved??

                We are a family of 5 (3 young boys, missus and me), and if I was to go I would probably have to take a week to get from Ballarat to Cairns and then a week back, all up making the trip 4 weeks...

                I'm thinking that this might be a big ask financially?? Just curious what everyone elses experience with costs for these sorts of trips is.

                We would probably be tenting as we don't have a camper trailer, but that may change if we can get hold of a good second hand one...

                Cheers
                We did the Cape trip back in Sept 2014 and spent about $6000...Half of that was in fuel alone

                From Sydney it took us 3 days to Cairns (each way) then we spent about 2 weeks getting up to Seisia and back to Cairns...We had three kids (12, 13 & 10mths) plus us two...

                We planned it for 12 months, getting the Prado ready and saving the coin...My god I cant wait to get back up there again...I miss it every day
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Colmano View Post
                  We did the Cape trip back in Sept 2014 and spent about $6000...Half of that was in fuel alone
                  Jeez..better start eating the Aldi baked beans until the trip....sounds about right though.
                  Anders....please put me a down as a definite for this trip. I'll work my way up the coast to meet at Cairns!
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                  • #24
                    I have been "going" to Cape since 1986, and so far never made it. Had discussed it with the family (wife and 14 and 22 yo sons) and we are kind of committing to it now (taking only short holiday over Christmas, to save up for the cape). So put me down, however at this time I am only about 50% sure at this time. It will very much depend on financial situation and school results of my younger son.
                    We would be travelling with my dad's Ultimate camper trailer. Kids and wife would probably fly to/from Cairns. Still have to work out the details.
                    Cheers

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                    • #25
                      Borec raises a good point. Will this trip be suitable for off road trailers?

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Retreads View Post
                        Borec raises a good point. Will this trip be suitable for off road trailers?

                        Hmmm. did not think of that.. would it? Some say it is doable, but not recommended

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                        • #27
                          I am 50/50 possibility at this stage. kids will be 3 and 5 in June next year which seems similar to a lot of you and I would love to come but have reservations as it would be our first serious trip that far North and I am no bush mechanic if something goes wrong.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Borec View Post
                            Hmmm. did not think of that.. would it? Some say it is doable, but not recommended

                            Last trip with trailer .
                            Peninsula Developmental Road was harder on the trailer because of the corrugations
                            blkd4d
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                            Last edited by blkd4d; 14-06-2015, 10:02 AM.

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                            • #29
                              I've been up the cape twice and although a very long time ago I remember it well. First time was with a trailer and second without. I plan to go again someday and would preference no trailer. Even with a family I would make every effort not to take a trailer. Back then there was nothing and no one around. We got stuck at Gunshot for over three and a half hours and not one vehicle come past and that was in June being peak season.
                              Now days you don't need to take so much with you as long as you are prepared to buy most of your food along the way. I say keep it simple, keep your weight down leave the trailer at home. Whatever you decide it's a challenging and memorable trip all 4x4 enthusiasts should experience.

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                              • #30
                                Will keep an eye on this thread. I planned to go this year(2015) but cancelled at the last minute to take the family to Fraser instead. Hopefully 2016 will be my Cape year instead!

                                Ken

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