STARKIE TRACK - IMPASSABLE? - Roothy
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STARKIE TRACK - IMPASSABLE? - Roothy
Up Cape York there's one of those lesser known tracks on the east coast that's got it all - and right when you think you've made it, there's Desert Creek, mostly impossible and loaded with crocodiles. Like everything up the Cape this depends on the time of year and how high the wet's been but there's tones more tips in here for anyone keen to go try the WORLD'S BEST 4WD playground.
Not only that, it kicks off at the Lions Den. You beauty!!!
During The Wet, from late October to April when the Cape gets 90% of it’s annual rainfall, the tropical monsoon conditions make travelling virtually impossible. The rest of the year rainfall is sparse and temperatures vary from minimums of 15 degrees to maximums of 34 degrees with average daily temperatures from 25 to 28 degrees being the norm.
Ideally, the best time to head north is at the tail end The Wet when the creeks are reasonably full and the tracks lined with plenty of summer grasses. It can be risky - a late rain storm can isolate you for a couple of days - but there’ll be less people travelling and the country’s fresh with new growth. If you plan an early assault, check conditions with the police in Coen or Weipa. May, June and July are favourite months for seasoned ‘Capers’ but anytime from then until late October guarantees a great experience.
The local graziers, just like the Aboriginals of old, often start big burn-offs in the month or so before the wet season kicks off to prepare the land for more growth. Whenever grass fires are around you’ll need to take particular care of things like wind direction and camping sites. The rule’s are simple - don’t dally anywhere there’s fire and if it’s ahead of you, wait and ask drivers coming the other way if the track’s cut off or not. These fires pass quickly enough but embers can still set fire to roof top tents, camping trailers and canvas canopies. Don’t forget, in an emergency, a shaken beer can put out a lot of fire!
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Still the best touring vids all these years later, outstanding pal!
Another great adventure by Rooth and his mates...ohh god...this is my favorite 4X4 show to watch.
There must have come a time during desert crossing where you all thought ahhhh f!*! the lizards🤣 Love the window aerobics, who woulda thought. I’ll be going through me sunroof, bugger exercise🤣 Real adventure and the real deal, could see the genuine seriousness on everyone’s face - gold💪
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Bug windows and I only just fit.
Magnificent. Reminds me a little when I toured through the West MacDonnell Ranges in an L series Subaru with no reverse .... um, we always find a way!
Impassable?.............Impossible!............ Milo can do it..... RIP Jack. Good stuff John, definitely makes me feel homesick that's for sure.....
Awesome adventure!
Bloody love the attitude Roothy has what a legend
Great video. Enjoyed the desert creek crossing coz it was so real. Seems hard to get this type of authentic 4wd'ing these days. Thanks for uploading!
old love was peakin haha
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
and pissed....
Love your old stuff John. And love the near panic with you guys... 😁
Geez, mate, this is an old video. Max and Faith sold the Den about 6 or 7 years ago. But hey, good video as always. Judy bought the pub, but I left Bloomfield about 5 years ago, so not sure if she still owns it.
Great episode. $1.23.9 ahh those were the days (not that long ago). I remember diesel being under 0.40c. love your videos mate 👍
Roothy Gold ... great little production for the time.
Aaahhh the memories , that was awesome
This is the first 4wd Action DVD i ever bought back in 2011. Ive been hooked on 4wding ever since!
That was awesome!
Nice one Roothy 👍🏿
Love ya work roothy .cheers mate
Hahaha ya know there’s a sense of urgency when there’s no tree trunk protector or dampener🤣 shoulda yelled to Terry ‘ya got the dampener on’.......’!**! the dampener’ I reckon Terry woulda yelled🤣🤣 awww this is adventure!
It was a sad day roothy left 4wd action. That shows gone to the dogs now..... poor presenters that’s for sure. Glad you got a good KZread channel mate
Good bloke Terry. Up in Cairns if you want to hire a great camper trailer or get your radiator fixed. 👍
Love the vids mate
Did Starkie a few years ago Never seen so many Tipan’s
You should’ve have so much more subscribers and views
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
thats what I reckon - thanks mate. Maybe one day.
@chriscuppywhitehead6722
3 жыл бұрын
Us faithfuls are always here. Cheers boys.
Milo in 2wd is still more capable than my Triton in 4wd... we all got to start somewhere though
What a great adventure!!!
Cheers Roothy! Be great if you could put the year of filming in description of these vids
Mate good to see you still going.... Sad when the bush fires got you and your neighbours
Bloody legendary
Did tge starkie track in 2018. Bloody long
One of the best
I love old Landcruiser's, I used to have a 1969 FJ40 I sure miss her, Now I drive a 2000 Jeep XJ Cherokee lifted locked and ready to go
the irony of wearing crocs to avoid the crocs
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's a clever ripost!
Is he still alive?
Bloody ripper
But Milo isn't as good as a Mahindra, right?
Good ole WD40 Water Displacement good stuff
2nd!
When does Toyota make tight seals on doors like Mercedes G-Wagen ? What a mess, you call that fun? ! Get an Unimog Where is the part of getting out that Toyota?
Bloody hypocrite! Wears a Jeep jacket but won't own one. Then drinks Victoria Bitter in Queensland. Bloody terrible.
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
Not so, just sold my '42 Jeep and mate, you couldn't get anything other than VB up north a decade ago. Make mine a XXXX
@fourbypete
3 жыл бұрын
@@JOHNROOTHROOTHY Ha. I've never seen you out in the Jeep. Also, I never knew xxxx was that new.
@JOHNROOTHROOTHY
3 жыл бұрын
Xxxx been around forever - just vb had better distribution 🍺🍺🍺
What a bunch of clowns