R-598 · Route File
Eastern Cape York Peninsula, Queensland · Australia
A very remote high-clearance 4WD approach to Cape Melville using the Starcke, Wakooka and park tracks through river, sand and rough coastal country.
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A route can become impassable far from fuel, communications and recovery even when its Cooktown approach is open.
Planning response: Confirm every Cook Shire and park road, carry sufficient fuel, water, food, communications and recovery equipment, and travel with another capable vehicle.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
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