The CREB Track, or by it's full name the Cairns Region Electricity Board track, links the town of Daintree with Cooktown. While there are 2 better known roads, the Cooktown Developement Road - which is fully sealed, and the Bloomfield track - a graded dirt road, The CREB track is truly an amazing 4WD only alternative.

Being based in Cairns, and being a travel agent owning my own Cairns website, www.visitcairns.com.au , I have seen my fair share of beautiful rainforest, but nothing compares to this.

The journey starts with a crossing of the crocodile infested Daintree River. No bridges here, it's a drive through river crossing. In the Dry season it's not too deep half to one metre at most and fairly easy as river crossings go. You then start ascending the rainforest covered mountains on a single lane dirt track.

All care should be taken if there has been any rain around because the red dirt and clay can get very slippery and even impassable. Low range 4WD shouldn't be required but you should be ready at all times.

There are a few steep hills which would be impossible in the wet. The views from the top at a couple of lookouts are spectacular - untouched rainforest as far as the eye can see.

A popilar stop off point is Roaring Meg Falls, a permit is required from the local aboriginal elders in Wujal Wujal. There is a campground there which is well maintained despite it's isolated location.

A properly maintained and set up 4WD is required. this means you must be setup for self recovery with an electric or hand winch as well as high lift jack and a shovel. All vehicles should have rated recovery points as well as a snatch strap.

On my last visit I came upon a newer 4WD stuck on a steep muddy hill without proper recovery gear. If i hadn't come along he could have been there days.

So anyone out there with the right equipment I highly advise that you check out this little bit of paradise.