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New Mapoon

Community profile

New Mapoon is a community near the tip of Cape York, 1000 kilometres north west of Cairns.

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Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council for road conditions.

New Mapoon is a community near the tip of Cape York, 1000 kilometres north west of Cairns.

For more information, see:

Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council for road conditions.

Traditional owners

Gudang people

Languages

The predominant language spoken in New Mapoon is Torres Strait Creole, although English and Kriole are also spoken.

Population

398

91.2% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)