Driving the legendary Old Telegraph Track to the northernmost point of mainland Australia has been on our bucket list for years. So when we finally found ourselves over 5,000km from home in WA, staring down one of the toughest 4WD tracks in the country, it was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating.

We hit the track just weeks after it reopened for the season—meaning deep water crossings (think: over the bonnet), gnarly washouts, and no shortage of challenges - but that’s exactly what made it such an incredible adventure.

The OTT stretches about 120km from Bramwell Station to Nolan’s Crossing, and it's packed with infamous obstacles like Palm Creek, Logan’s Ford, the sketchy near-vertical drop into Gunshot, and the always-deep Nolan’s Brook. It’s not a track to take lightly—solid clearance, decent tyres, and a full kit of recovery gear are absolute musts. While some punch it out in a day or two, we took five, allowing plenty of time to slow down, swim at Elliot, Twin, and Fruit Bat Falls, and soak up the wild beauty of the Cape.

Sending our fully loaded Dmax down one of Gunshot’s steep entries (complete with paddle board and tackle box strapped to the roof!) was hands-down one of the most intense moments of the trip, but a bit of patience and careful line choice got us through without a scratch—and with big smiles.

After ticking off the OTT, we crossed the Jardine River by ferry and rolled on to the Tip for that iconic photo, grinning from ear to ear. It wasn’t just a tick off the bucket list—it was an epic journey we’ll never forget.