I wrote the Journey to Olkola Country blog post in September 2019, just as Queensland faced its first outbreak of major bushfires for the season. Punchbowl lagoon, on Olkola Country, Cape York With summer (technically) months away and more than 60% of Queensland in drought at the time, there was no rain on the horizon. …
Originally cut into the Cape York wilderness as a service access track for the Cairns Regional Electricity Board, the CREB Track is for experienced 4WD enthusiasts keen to test themselves on the track’s treacherous and often slippery terrain. It’s not for idiots.
In late August 2019 I spent 5 days with traditional owners up on Olkola Country in Cape York. The warmth and hospitality and genuine care of our hosts made it an unforgettable experience. The Olkola landscape changes from white sand to deep red soils. Disconnected from the outside world It was an incredible privilege to …
