Cape York Peninsula is a large remote peninsula located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia and one of the last remaining wilderness areas on Earth. The land is mostly flat and about half of the area is used for grazing cattle. The relatively undisturbed eucalyptus wooded savannahs, tropical rainforests and other types of habitat are now recognized for their global environmental significance, but native wildlife is threatened by introduced species and weeds.
Exploration
Edmund Kennedy was the first European explorer to attempt an overland expedition of Cape York Peninsula. He had been second-in-command to Thomas Livingstone Mitchell in 1846 when the Barcoo River was discovered. The aim was to blaze a trail to the tip of the peninsula where some Sydney businessmen thought of developing a port for trade with the East Indies.
The expedition set out from Rockingham Bay near the present town of Cardwell in May 1848, and it turned out to be one of the great disasters of Australian exploration. Of the thirteen men who set out, only three survived. The others died of fever or starvation, or were speared by hostile aborigines. Kennedy died of spear wounds almost within sight of his destination in December 1848. The only survivor to complete the journey was Jackey Jackey, an aborigine from New South Wales. He led a rescue party to the other two who had been unable to continue.
The meteorite collided with Earth nearly 10,000 years ago. The iron masses were known to Inuit as Ahnighito (the Tent), weighing 31 metric tons (31 long tons; 34 short tons); the Woman, weighing 3 metric tons (3.0 long tons; 3.3 short tons); and the Dog, weighing 400 kilograms (880lb). For centuries, Inuit living near the meteorites used them as a source of metal for tools and harpoons.
The Inuit would work the metal using cold forging—that is, by stamping and hammering it.
The first stories of its existence reached scientific circles in 1818. Five expeditions between 1818 and 1883 failed to find the source of the iron. It was located in 1894 by Robert E. Peary, the famous American Navy Arctic explorer, who had enlisted the help of a local Inuit guide - the one who brought him to Saviksoah Island, just off northern Greenland's Cape York in 1894. It took Peary three years to arrange and carry out the loading of the heavy iron meteorites onto ships. It required the building of Greenland's only (small and short) railroad. Peary sold the pieces for $40,000 to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where they are still on display.
York (i/ˈjɔːrk/) is a historic walled city at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England, and is the traditional county town of Yorkshire to which it gives its name. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities making it a popular tourist destination for millions.
In the 19thcentury, York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. In recent decades, the economy of York has moved from being dominated by its confectionery and railway-related industries to one that provides services. The University of York and health services have become major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy.
Torsten Stenzel began his musical career early in his childhood, learning the piano from the age of five when he began his classical training. In the early 1990s his musical orientation changed, and he discovered the growing techno/house movement. He built his own recording studio. Torsten Stenzel is credited for several gold and platinum awards, an 'Echo' nomination and over three million record sales.
Jörg Stenzel has, since the age of eleven, been interested in stringed instruments, the guitar in particular. The two brothers combined their talents in 1997 and project 'York' was born.
York has released four successful UKsingles. Their first single, "The Awakening", reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1999. Their second single, "On The Beach" (which sampledChris Rea's song, "On The Beach") was their biggest hit, the 'CRW edit' helped the single to reach #4 in the UK chart in June 2000, and it sold over 200,000 copies. The next chart entry "Farewell To The Moon" reached #37 in November 2000. Their final UK hit single to date was "The Fields of Love" which featured ATB. It reached #16 in January 2001.
York (1770–1822) was an African-American slave best known for his participation with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Enslaved by William Clark, he performed hard manual labor without pay, but participated as a full member of the expedition. Like many other expedition members, his ultimate fate is unclear. There is evidence that after the expedition's return, Clark had difficulty compelling York to resume his former status, and York may have later escaped or been freed, but nothing is entirely clear on this.
Early and family life
York was born in Caroline County near Ladysmith, Virginia. He, his father, his mother (Rose) and younger sister and brother (Nancy and Juba), were enslaved by the Clark family. York was William Clark's servant from boyhood, and was left to William in his father's will. He had a wife whom he rarely saw, and likely lost contact with her after 1811 when she was sold/sent to Mississippi. It is not known if York fathered any children.
Cape York 4WD travel video guide Far North Queensland Australia
We decided to take on the ultimate Australian 4WD adventure and head up Queenslands Cape York Peninsula to Australias most northern point.
There are a number of ways you can tackle this drive experience. You can take on the OTT or OTL (Old Telegraph line track) where you will experience the great remote wilderness of Australia. This track starts at Bramwell junction and finishes at the Jardine River. There are two bypass roads that allow travellers to get from the Peninsula Development Road to The Tip without having to navigate all of the creek crossings and rough roads. They pass mainly through the highlands to the east and west of the route, and are heavily corrugated which makes for a rough drive.
If you decide to take on the challenge of the OTT there are a number of creek crossings...
published: 16 Jan 2012
Cape York Peninsula
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TOWING our CARAVAN to the CAPE YORK Peninsula #VANLIFE - EP 1.
🎥🎬 EPISODE 1. #VANLIFE 🎬🎥
🌻🍃🌏 TASSIE to The TIP 🌏🍃🌻
🚙 Join us on our 4000km+ journey as we make our way from #TASMANIA to #CAPEYORK.
We make a pit stop on our way at #HPD, stay at some amazing campsites, explore the Ancient Rainforest and arrive at the very tip of Australia.
#roadtrip #travel #seeaustralia #lapofaustralia #oneday #onedayweshould #overlanding
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Cape York Weekend West Coast Escape remote camping lure and fly fishing
Two day escape down the remote West Coast of Cape York Peninsula fishing untouched waters and living the remote camping dream with Mangrove Jack Fishing, Queenfish on Fly, and other fishing action.
We decided to take on the ultimate Australian 4WD adventure and head up Queenslands Cape York Peninsula to Australias most northern point.
There are a number o...
We decided to take on the ultimate Australian 4WD adventure and head up Queenslands Cape York Peninsula to Australias most northern point.
There are a number of ways you can tackle this drive experience. You can take on the OTT or OTL (Old Telegraph line track) where you will experience the great remote wilderness of Australia. This track starts at Bramwell junction and finishes at the Jardine River. There are two bypass roads that allow travellers to get from the Peninsula Development Road to The Tip without having to navigate all of the creek crossings and rough roads. They pass mainly through the highlands to the east and west of the route, and are heavily corrugated which makes for a rough drive.
If you decide to take on the challenge of the OTT there are a number of creek crossings along the way, some more challenging than others. Along the way the track reconnects with the Bypass road so you can bypass some of the more challenging crossings if need be.
Palm creek, Gunshot, cockatoo creek are some of the more challenging crossings we take on, however there is some pretty spectacular places you will come across on the track like the beautiful elliot falls, twin falls and fruit bat falls all of which provide a great place to cool of or camp for the night.
For further Information visit
Queensland Holidays
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Cooktown & Cape York Peninsula
http://www.cooktownandcapeyork.com
Bramwell Station Tourist Park
http://www.bramwellstationstouristpark.com.au
Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge
http://www.loyaltybeach.com
We decided to take on the ultimate Australian 4WD adventure and head up Queenslands Cape York Peninsula to Australias most northern point.
There are a number of ways you can tackle this drive experience. You can take on the OTT or OTL (Old Telegraph line track) where you will experience the great remote wilderness of Australia. This track starts at Bramwell junction and finishes at the Jardine River. There are two bypass roads that allow travellers to get from the Peninsula Development Road to The Tip without having to navigate all of the creek crossings and rough roads. They pass mainly through the highlands to the east and west of the route, and are heavily corrugated which makes for a rough drive.
If you decide to take on the challenge of the OTT there are a number of creek crossings along the way, some more challenging than others. Along the way the track reconnects with the Bypass road so you can bypass some of the more challenging crossings if need be.
Palm creek, Gunshot, cockatoo creek are some of the more challenging crossings we take on, however there is some pretty spectacular places you will come across on the track like the beautiful elliot falls, twin falls and fruit bat falls all of which provide a great place to cool of or camp for the night.
For further Information visit
Queensland Holidays
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Cooktown & Cape York Peninsula
http://www.cooktownandcapeyork.com
Bramwell Station Tourist Park
http://www.bramwellstationstouristpark.com.au
Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge
http://www.loyaltybeach.com
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Cape York Peninsula · John Williamson
Gunyah
℗ 2002 Emusic Pty Ltd
Composer: John Williamson
Auto-generated by YouTube....
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
Cape York Peninsula · John Williamson
Gunyah
℗ 2002 Emusic Pty Ltd
Composer: John Williamson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
Cape York Peninsula · John Williamson
Gunyah
℗ 2002 Emusic Pty Ltd
Composer: John Williamson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
🎥🎬 EPISODE 1. #VANLIFE 🎬🎥
🌻🍃🌏 TASSIE to The TIP 🌏🍃🌻
🚙 Join us on our 4000km+ journey as we make our way from #TASMANIA to #CAPEYORK.
We make a pit stop on o...
🎥🎬 EPISODE 1. #VANLIFE 🎬🎥
🌻🍃🌏 TASSIE to The TIP 🌏🍃🌻
🚙 Join us on our 4000km+ journey as we make our way from #TASMANIA to #CAPEYORK.
We make a pit stop on our way at #HPD, stay at some amazing campsites, explore the Ancient Rainforest and arrive at the very tip of Australia.
#roadtrip #travel #seeaustralia #lapofaustralia #oneday #onedayweshould #overlanding
✨ If you have enjoyed our video please give it a thumbs up and leave us a comment letting us know what you think 😃 * For daily updates 👇 www.instagram/onedayweshould
🎥🎬 EPISODE 1. #VANLIFE 🎬🎥
🌻🍃🌏 TASSIE to The TIP 🌏🍃🌻
🚙 Join us on our 4000km+ journey as we make our way from #TASMANIA to #CAPEYORK.
We make a pit stop on our way at #HPD, stay at some amazing campsites, explore the Ancient Rainforest and arrive at the very tip of Australia.
#roadtrip #travel #seeaustralia #lapofaustralia #oneday #onedayweshould #overlanding
✨ If you have enjoyed our video please give it a thumbs up and leave us a comment letting us know what you think 😃 * For daily updates 👇 www.instagram/onedayweshould
Two day escape down the remote West Coast of Cape York Peninsula fishing untouched waters and living the remote camping dream with Mangrove Jack Fishing, Queenf...
Two day escape down the remote West Coast of Cape York Peninsula fishing untouched waters and living the remote camping dream with Mangrove Jack Fishing, Queenfish on Fly, and other fishing action.
Two day escape down the remote West Coast of Cape York Peninsula fishing untouched waters and living the remote camping dream with Mangrove Jack Fishing, Queenfish on Fly, and other fishing action.
We decided to take on the ultimate Australian 4WD adventure and head up Queenslands Cape York Peninsula to Australias most northern point.
There are a number of ways you can tackle this drive experience. You can take on the OTT or OTL (Old Telegraph line track) where you will experience the great remote wilderness of Australia. This track starts at Bramwell junction and finishes at the Jardine River. There are two bypass roads that allow travellers to get from the Peninsula Development Road to The Tip without having to navigate all of the creek crossings and rough roads. They pass mainly through the highlands to the east and west of the route, and are heavily corrugated which makes for a rough drive.
If you decide to take on the challenge of the OTT there are a number of creek crossings along the way, some more challenging than others. Along the way the track reconnects with the Bypass road so you can bypass some of the more challenging crossings if need be.
Palm creek, Gunshot, cockatoo creek are some of the more challenging crossings we take on, however there is some pretty spectacular places you will come across on the track like the beautiful elliot falls, twin falls and fruit bat falls all of which provide a great place to cool of or camp for the night.
For further Information visit
Queensland Holidays
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au
Cooktown & Cape York Peninsula
http://www.cooktownandcapeyork.com
Bramwell Station Tourist Park
http://www.bramwellstationstouristpark.com.au
Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing Lodge
http://www.loyaltybeach.com
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
Cape York Peninsula · John Williamson
Gunyah
℗ 2002 Emusic Pty Ltd
Composer: John Williamson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
🎥🎬 EPISODE 1. #VANLIFE 🎬🎥
🌻🍃🌏 TASSIE to The TIP 🌏🍃🌻
🚙 Join us on our 4000km+ journey as we make our way from #TASMANIA to #CAPEYORK.
We make a pit stop on our way at #HPD, stay at some amazing campsites, explore the Ancient Rainforest and arrive at the very tip of Australia.
#roadtrip #travel #seeaustralia #lapofaustralia #oneday #onedayweshould #overlanding
✨ If you have enjoyed our video please give it a thumbs up and leave us a comment letting us know what you think 😃 * For daily updates 👇 www.instagram/onedayweshould
Two day escape down the remote West Coast of Cape York Peninsula fishing untouched waters and living the remote camping dream with Mangrove Jack Fishing, Queenfish on Fly, and other fishing action.
Cape York Peninsula is a large remote peninsula located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia and one of the last remaining wilderness areas on Earth. The land is mostly flat and about half of the area is used for grazing cattle. The relatively undisturbed eucalyptus wooded savannahs, tropical rainforests and other types of habitat are now recognized for their global environmental significance, but native wildlife is threatened by introduced species and weeds.
Exploration
Edmund Kennedy was the first European explorer to attempt an overland expedition of Cape York Peninsula. He had been second-in-command to Thomas Livingstone Mitchell in 1846 when the Barcoo River was discovered. The aim was to blaze a trail to the tip of the peninsula where some Sydney businessmen thought of developing a port for trade with the East Indies.
The expedition set out from Rockingham Bay near the present town of Cardwell in May 1848, and it turned out to be one of the great disasters of Australian exploration. Of the thirteen men who set out, only three survived. The others died of fever or starvation, or were speared by hostile aborigines. Kennedy died of spear wounds almost within sight of his destination in December 1848. The only survivor to complete the journey was Jackey Jackey, an aborigine from New South Wales. He led a rescue party to the other two who had been unable to continue.
Ms Johnson warned the fire dangers in Victoria could extend into NSW on Friday ... Showers will ease in Tasmania as the weather system gets closer but the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland will likely see rain continue throughout the week ... Monday ... Max 32C.
Low-intensity heatwave conditions are forecast through northern Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, parts of southern Northern Territory, parts of the Pilbara and the Kimberley in WA, northern SA and southwest Queensland ...Sydney. Cloudy ... Min 21. Max 25 ... .
Depart Darwin to cross the Cobourg Peninsula and along Queens - land’s coast, featuring Cape York Peninsula, which only smaller vessels can access. 16-day ‘Cape York & the Great Barrier Reef’ ...
Read more ... The bureau’s official heatwave warning is likely to stay in place for a few more days, and the heat is expected to spread into Western Australia’s Kimberley and east over the Cape York peninsula in the early part of the week ... Share ... .
A road trip to Australia's Cape York has turned to tragedy for an elderly couple after they crashed their four-wheel-drive on a remote dirt road ... following a fatal crash in Cape York (file image).
Despite the distance, the young doctor is thinking on one day locating to an even more remote part of Queensland, in the Cape York Peninsula region, so she can care for Indigenous patients especially in need of medical care ...Living the dream ... .
The Cape York peninsula is one of the most unique places on Earth...Sign up for GuardianAustralia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupIs Cape York heritage listed now?.
They are created by sea breezes sweeping in from opposite sides of the Cape York peninsula that collide over the gulf and create one or more lines of low cloud about 300m above the sea surface ... UK. Environment. Related articles. WEATHER EYE ... Paul Simons ... .
