Wet Creb Track causes intrepid travellers to slip up
Shire roads
Persistent unseasonal rain has caused the opening of the Creb Track to be delayed, but that has not stopped some foolhardy drivers and motorbike riders giving the adventurous route a go.
Daintree Village tourism operators say the official opening may not be until early September now - a fortnight ago they were aiming for mid July.
Rescue specialist Tony “Toxi” Bartels said last week motorcyclists and some four-wheel drivers had already been braving the track, with at least one needing to be rescued.
“(They are) refusing to listen that it’s closed,” Toxi said.
“(They) are ripping it up before it’s even open.”
Douglas Shire Council workers began carrying out maintenance and recovery works in early June in preparation for improving weather.
The opening of the world-famous about 70km-long four-wheel-drive track has already been delayed more than a month past last year’s, which took place in June.
Tour operators and residents are looking forward to the official track opening, with a party planned in Daintree Village including bands and market stalls.
The Creb, which crosses the Bloomfield River, Donovan’s Creek, and Roaring Meg Creek, is considered one of the most challenging and picturesque 4WD tracks in the country.
The name “Creb” stands for Cairns Regional Electricity Board - it was originally the service track for the old powerline to Cooktown.
Always make sure you check road conditions and weather forecasts before setting out, as a small amount of rain can make the track impassable.
