Travelling to Weipa

Road: Weipa is approximately 800kms from Cairns, accessed by the Peninsular Development Road (PDR). It is possible to drive to and from Weipa but it is advisable to check the condition of the road prior to travelling, especially during the wet season. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for travel outside the Weipa Township. It is also possible for you to barge your vehicle, by sea, from Karumba to Weipa while you seek other travel methods.

Air: Most people travel to and from Weipa by air via a daily Qantaslink air service which connects with southern flights. The Weipa airport is located 15mins from the township. For more information and all airline bookings, contact the Weipa Airport on (07) 4069 7124 or visit this website www.qantas.com. 

There are also several charter airlines which operate out of Weipa and are available for passenger and freight transport.  

Rental Cars and Taxi services

Where to stay

	Heritage Resort Weipa                Cnr Commercial Ave & Kerr Point Dr, Weipa                      Ph.0740698000     Fax.0740698011  heritage.resort@bigpond.com www.heritageresort.com.au
	Albatross Hotel Resort                      10 Duyfken Cres                Ph.0740906666      Fax.0740697130 admin@albatrossbayresort.com.au  albatrossbayresort.com.au
	Ash Palms                            Alstonia Dr, Weipa      Ph.0754724100         Fax.0754724111
	Weipa Bed & Breakfast    Ph.0740699796
	The Anchorage                                2 Tonkin Dr                  Ph.0740697535
	Beach Front Lodge                 Weipa Camping Grounds                  PO Box 652, Weipa   Ph.0740697871       Fax.0740698211 campweipa@bigpond.com  www.campweipa.com
	Weipa Camping Grounds                  PO Box 652, Weipa    Ph.0740697871      Fax.0740698211  campweipa@bigpond.com www.campweipa.com
	Western Cape Centre Ltd                 PO Box 337, Weipa          Ph.0740906800      Fax.0740699522 www.westerncapecentre.com.au

Banking

There is a branch of the Queensland Country Credit Union located in the shopping area in Weipa with ATM facilities at the entrance. The Weipa Post Office is an agent for the Commonwealth Bank and generic ATM machines are located in various pubs, clubs and service stations around town.   

Shopping

The majority of goods and services required can be provided within Weipa. For items readily available, there are various freighting systems that can assist you to obtain items from outside Weipa. During the wet season (December - March) it is wise to stock up on items such as long-life milk and canned/frozen fruit and vegetables, as fresh supplies may be limited. There are two main shopping centres in Weipa they are as follows:

Woolworths Shopping Complex:

• Woolworths
• Butcher
• Chemist 
• Bakery 
• Hairdresser 
• Bottle Shop 
• Cape Cafe
• Video 2000
• Weipa 4WD and Fishing store
• Arrows - discount clothing
• Tropicano surf shop
• ITEC Employment  

McNamara's Centre:

• Betta Electrical
• Weipa Newsagency and Sports Store
• Diamonds and Gold (souvenir and gift shop)
• Australia Post

Things to do

Camping: see below for more details

Fishing: Boat Ramps are located at Rocky Point and Evans Landing. For boat hire or fishing tours contact the following:

• Weipa Boat Hire - Weipa Camping Grounds Ph. 07 4069 7871
• Weipa Houseboats Ph. 07 4069 7469
• Weipa Fishing Adventures Ph. 07 4069 9400
• All Fed Up Gone Fishing Ph. 0427 968 333
• Dave Donald Sportfishing Ph. 07 4069 9064
• Eclipse Charters Ph. 07 4069 9978
• Fish's Fly & Sportfishing Ph. 07 4069 9957
• Inshore Sport Fishing Ph. 07 4069 9157
• Pugwash Fishing Charters Ph. 07 4069 7873 or 07 4069 7878
• Strikezone Sportfishing Charter Ph. 07 4069 9880

Fishing supplies and boat repairs:

• Weipa 4WD Fishing and Camping Supplies Ph. 07 4069 7877
• Weipa Newsagency and Sports Store Ph. 07 4069 7235
• Weipa Outboards and Small Engine Repairs Ph. 074069 7377  

Rio Tinto Mine Tour: Weipa Camping Grounds Ph. 07 4069 7871

Bird Watching and Nature Walks: The Weipa Bicentennial Community Committee and volunteers, with the full support of the Napranum Council and Rio Tinto Alcan Ltd, have developed the Uningan Nature Reserve. The reserve covers an area of over 2,800 hectares and includes habitats such as open woodland, palm forests and mangroves.

9km of walking tracks have been marked and several footbridges constructed over creeks in the area. Data has been gathered on the flora, fauna and Aboriginal knowledge of the area. Features such as the large shell mounds (middens) and canoe trees have been signposted.

For a list of bird species that can be sighted in and around Weipa please click here. 

Sport and Recreation: for a list of Sporting and Recreation facilities in Weipa click here.

Parks and Gardens: for a list of Parks and Gardens in Weipa click here.

Dining Out

• Trawlers Restaurant - Albatross Hotel Resort Ph. 07 4090 6666
• Thai Wok Restaurant - Heritage Resort Ph. 07 4069 8000 (Takeaway Thai menu available)
• Weipa Bowls Club Restaurant Ph. 07 4069 7300 (Takeaway pizza menu available)
• Golfies Pizza Bar and Grill - Weipa Golf Club Ph. 07 4069 7850 (Takeaway pizza available)

Camping

When setting out on a Cape York adventure please remember that various places on the Cape are classed as Traditional Aboriginal Land, Mining Lease, Pastoral Lease or National Park land permission or permits may be required before camping in some areas. Please respect local access rules and the rights of Traditional Owners and Property Leasees. Camping areas may be closed from time to time due to traditional ceremonies, therefore, you should check with the issuer of the permit before going camping. Permits and information on areas surrounding Weipa can be obtained from the following:

• Aurukun Shire Council Ph. 07 4060 6800
• Napranum Council Ph. 07 4069 7855   
• Mapoon Aboriginal Council Ph. 07 4090 9124 
• Weipa Camping Grounds Ph. 07 4069 7871