How to cross rivers in croc country?

[Flo-w]

I'm soon to head up to the cape and I wonder how to cross rivers / creeks there as well as elsewhere in croc country. Usually you should walk the crossing first, but with crocs in the water? I see that a lot in videos as well where people just walk it anyway. Some crossings on e.g. the Tele Track seems to be so technical (huge holes in the rock) that you kinda have to walk it.

So what do you guys do?

[BillsGU]

Wait for someone else to do it first and watch where they put their wheels. Second option is to let your navigator walk the crossing. Third choice is use the barge. Last choice is go somewhere else.

[threedogs]

went to the Tip in '83 the only river we walked was the Jardine[never again]
that was only to get video and camera gear over. Then waited and waited ,finally a hilux full of locals went straight in
no hesitation, we signalled for our driver to come across and made it easy

[TimE]

Yep, the old rule, always follow someone else into water ................ or not if they drown (:

[AB]

I always check out the top of the water and how the river flows.

White tops and ripples generally means shallow.

calm water, swirls and change of direction of flow equals deeper or drop offs etc.

That's me anyway, take that advice with a grain of salt!

[jack]

Back up towards the water, as soon as you hear someone coming from the other side quickly back in and then drive out.
Wait till they see your wet tyre marks and then watch them cross, if they make it then do a Uturn and follow their path.

Actually it will be so busy up there you'll find plenty of people to follow across.

[FNQGU]

Which croc infested river are you thinking about? The OTL will all be fine, unless you are talking about the upper crossing on the Jardine, but I haven't been that way for a lot of years. Not even sure it is still open. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really are wanting to push your luck, unless the water is right down, and I doubt it at the moment.

The Cape is all still pretty wet at the moment so you should see a bit of water.

[Family4x4]

Jardine crossing.

[FNQGU]

Flo-w, check this link. It summarises things pretty well. You will probably have a bit more water around though.

http://www.cape-york-australia.com/o...aph-track.html

Nolan's has a softish bottom and has caught many inexperienced drivers out.

[BigRAWesty]

Take a gun..