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Weipa

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Weipa lies on the west coast of Cape York, about 200 kilometres south of the tip of Australia and 800 kilometres north west of Cairns by road.  

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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 for information about road conditions.

Weipa lies on the west coast of Cape York, about 200 kilometres south of the tip of Australia and 800 kilometres north west of Cairns by road.  

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 for information about road conditions.

Traditional owners

Anathangayth, Alngith, Peppan, Thanakwithi and Wathyn

Languages

English, Creole

Languages of traditional owner groups from local and surrounding area are also spoken.

Population

4100

19.8% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)

Stories from Weipa

Celebrating Thaynakwith language

16 November 2023

New bilingual book, 'We Look, We Find', is a colourful story written and illustrated by women and children from the Napranum community and features Thaynakwith language and English.