Hi,
the last time I have been to Cape Tribulation a local told me about hiking from there to Mt. Pieter Botte. I am thinking of coming back to Cape Trib at some stage and try this walk with a group of friends. Unfortunately information about the area are hard to find on the internet. I am aware that there won't be a maintained track...
From Cape Trib there is a track up Mt. Sorrow Ridge and I assume that if one keeps walking westwards from there, crossing two creeks, one will eventually reach Mt. Pieter Botte. On the way back it could be worth trying to follow a nearby creek southwards until reaching another creek that will lead back eastwards to Noah beach, from where it's only a few km along the road back to Cape Trib. In total it would be 35km and I think one should at least calculate 7 days (maybe even 10) depending on density of vegetation.
Is there anyone around who has tried this or another route to Mt Pieter Botte? Do you think the vegetation will be denser further up than around Mt Sorrow Ridge walking track? On most walks so far I have slept in a tiny one-person-tent, but I have read that in tropical rainforest they recommend a hammock - what's your experience? Also, is minimal impact camping illegal outside official campsites in QLD national parks?
Thanks for helping.
Cheers,
Roy