After being closed since late 2024, the owners of the Mount Carbine Hotel-Motel say they expect to have the watering hole’s doors open again by mid-July. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
In good news for thirsty travellers returning from Cape York, reflecting on their adventures over a cold beer at Mount Carbine will again be possible from July.
The Mount Carbine Hotel-Motel has been closed since late 2024, but its owners are set to return and told Cape York Weekly they were in the process of reinstating the venue’s liquor licence and getting ready to welcome patrons.
“The pub will be reopening with its original owners in mid-July,” said Dale Morris, who will manage the watering hole with partner Jane Burns.
“The pub will be running back to normal, including meals, lunch and dinner, motel accommodation and free camping out the side of the pub.”
Mitch Newman had been running the pub on a 12-month lease but said it had been “unviable” to continue his stint behind the bar.
Mr Morris reassured fans of the pub he and Ms Burns planned to continue its major annual events, including hosting riders on the first night of the Cardiac Challenge ride from Cairns to Cooktown.
“We are also looking forward to our yearly events, including the Bronc and Bull Ride around the second weekend in August, and our major event, the Cardiac Challenge at the end of September,” he said.
“To the groups who travel to the Cape yearly, and all those nomads, we hope to see you all soon.”
