Weipa Region and Town
Weipa is just a mining town, right? Wrong!
It really is so much more. There’s fishing, amazing beach camping, sunsets, a ton of history. And some of the history is great and some not so great. And of course there’s a bauxite mine.
Apart from the mining, Weipa hosts a growing tourism industry. With many fishing opportunities. It has a great reputation as one of the Cape York’s top fishing spots.
It’s a friendly community that makes it so much more than just a mining town.
- Supermarket & Shopping Centre
- Fuel
- Mechanical Repairs & Services
- Water
- Takeways & Cafes
- Resorts, Motels
- Camping
- Caravn Park
- Mobile & Internet Reception
- Hospital & Chemist
- Post Office
- Banking
- Hardware Store
- Fishing Tours & Charters
- Carpentaria Golf Club
- Weipa Bowls CLub
- Walking Tracks
Weipa Region and Town
Weipa is just a mining town, right? Wrong!
It really is so much more. There’s fishing, amazing beach camping, sunsets, a ton of history. And some of the history is great and some not so great. And of course there’s a bauxite mine.
Apart from the mining, Weipa hosts a growing tourism industry. With many fishing opportunities. It has a great reputation as one of the Cape York’s top fishing spots.
It’s a friendly community that makes it so much more than just a mining town.
- Supermarket & Shopping Centre
- Fuel
- Mechanical Repairs & Services
- Water
- Takeways & Cafes
- Resorts, Motels * more
- Camping
- Caravn Park
- Mobile & Internet Reception
- Hospital & Chemist
- Post Office
- Banking
- Hardware Store
- Fishing Tours & Charters
- Carpentaria Golf Club
- Weipa Bowls CLub
- Walking Tracks
Where To Stay
There is definitely an excellent choice when it comes to accommodation in Weipa.
We have listed them all below. Please contact them or go to their website to get all the details on what they have to offer.
Weipa Caravan Park
Email: reception@campweipa.com.au
Phone: +61 (o)7 4069 7871
Kerr Point Road
Weipa QLD 4874
Anchorage Weipa
Email: info@anchorageweipa.com
Phone: +61 (0)7 4069 7535
2 Tonkin Road Rocky Point
Weipa, QLD, 4874
Ash Palms Motor Inn
Email: reservations@ashpalms.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)7 4069 9860
2 -3 Alstonia Drive
Nanum Weipa Queensland 4874
Heritage Resort
Email: info@heritageresort.com.au
Phone: + 61 (0)7 4069 8000
55 Commercial Avenue
Weipa Queensland 4874
Weipa Motel Resort
Email: reception@weipamotelresort.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)7 4090 6900
2 Morrison Drive
Weipa Queensland 4874
Weipa Houseboats
Email: info@weipahouseboats.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)407 939 745
Email:
Phone: +61 (0)7 4090 6666
10 Duyfken Crescent
Weipa Queensland 4874
Where To Stay
There is definitely an excellent choice when it comes to accommodation in Weipa.
We have listed them all below. Please contact them or go to their website to get all the details on what they have to offer.
Weipa Caravan Park
Email: reception@campweipa.com.au
Phone: +61 (o)7 4069 7871
Kerr Point Road
Weipa QLD 4874
Anchorage Weipa
Email: info@anchorageweipa.com
Phone: +61 (0)7 4069 7535
2 Tonkin Road Rocky Point
Weipa, QLD, 4874
Ash Palms Motor Inn
Email: reservations@ashpalms.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)7 4069 9860
2 -3 Alstonia Drive
Nanum Weipa Queensland 4874
Heritage Resort
Email: info@heritageresort.com.au
Phone: + 61 (0)7 4069 8000
55 Commercial Avenue
Weipa Queensland 4874
Weipa Motel Resort
Email: reception@weipamotelresort.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)7 4090 6900
2 Morrison Drive
Weipa Queensland 4874
Weipa Houseboats
Email: info@weipahouseboats.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)407 939 745
Email:
Phone: +61 (0)7 4090 6666
10 Duyfken Crescent
Weipa Queensland 4874
What To Do In Weipa Region
Weipa Mine & Town Tours
They have two 3 to 3.5 hour tours each day. During the tourist season they will be busy. So best to plan ahead of time and book.
You will learn about Weipa and its beginnings, its services and attractions, the local wildlife and more. Half an hour is devoted to learning about the bauxite mining process.
Western Cape Eco Tour
Western Cape Eco Tours like to offer their guests not just a tour, but an experience.
They have the Daily Tour, Sunset Tour (complete with bubbles and antipasto platters – a favourite) and Fishing Tour. Also specialised bird watching and custom tours can be arranged.
All tours are very popular so it is best plan ahead and book.
Fishing
Weipa and its surrounds are home to some of the Cape’s more prolific fishing areas.
High on everyone’s list is the Barramundi. But don’t forget there’s stacks of others out there too. Such as Blue Salmon, Bream, Mangrove Jack, Golden Snapper, Queenfish, Tuna and many more.
You will find Boat ramps at Napranum, Evan’s Landing, Rocky Point and Andoom River.
There are a few spots to fish from land. Such as Evan’s Landing, Rocky Point, Mission and Andoom bridges, the sand spit at Gongbong and Red Beach.
Fishing Charters and Tours
There are quite a few operators in Weipa. So instead of listing them all here click here on the Google Search ‘fishing weipa‘. This means you can find operator offering what fishing adventure your looking for.
What To Do
Weipa Mine & Town Tours
They have two 3 to 3.5 hour tours each day. During the tourist season they will be busy. So best to plan ahead of time and book.
You will learn about Weipa and its beginnings, its services and attractions, the local wildlife and more. Half an hour is devoted to learning about the bauxite mining process.
Western Cape Eco Tour
Western Cape Eco Tours like to offer their guests not just a tour, but an experience.
They have the Daily Tour, Sunset Tour (complete with bubbles and antipasto platters – a favourite) and Fishing Tour. Also specialised bird watching and custom tours can be arranged.
All tours are very popular so it is best plan ahead and book.
Fishing
Weipa and its surrounds are home to some of the Cape’s more prolific fishing areas.
High on everyone’s list is the Barramundi. But don’t forget there’s stacks of others out there too. Such as Blue Salmon, Bream, Mangrove Jack, Golden Snapper, Queenfish, Tuna and many more.
You will find Boat ramps at Napranum, Evan’s Landing, Rocky Point and Andoom River.
There are a few spots to fish from land. Such as Evan’s Landing, Rocky Point, Mission and Andoom bridges, the sand spit at Gongbong and Red Beach.
Fishing Charters and Tours
There are quite a few operators in Weipa. So instead of listing them all here click here on the Google Search ‘fishing weipa‘. This means you can find operator offering what fishing adventure your looking for.
North Of Weipa
North Of Weipa
So Much To See
Head north and there’s a whole lot more… And remember there are crocodiles everywhere along the coast where there is water.
Note: Some of the areas below may be closed at times for cultural reasons. Check in to our Facebook Page to check.
Mission River Bridge – fish from the rivers banks. Bridge fishing not allowed
Andoom River – dirt boat ramp and fishing.
Red Beach (Prunung) – turn off just after crossing the Andoom Bridge. Beach fishing. Large piles of shells are Aboriginal Middens that have been there a very long. No camping permitted.
Bouchat – follow the Red Beach road as above. This is for day visits only as no camping is allowed.
Stones Crossing – it’s 38km from Weipa and it has plenty of deep holes. It’s well known to have a crocodiles. It is tidal so, bear that in mind when choosing when to cross.
A new track from Stones Crossing to Bramwell Junction has recently been opened. The track is narrow, steep and some winching may be required – it is not suitable for caravans.
It borders the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, please respect this property and do not stray from the track.
Pennefather – A beautiful camping and fishing spot. There are no facilities here. Just north is the Pennefather River. The pretty lagoon you will see is not safe for swimming due to crocodiles.
Clough Landing – 20km south of Mapoon is the Clough boat ramp where you can launch into the Wenlock River.
Mapoon – north of Weipa drive across Mission River and then 81km. A thriving village and gateway to some special fishing and camping spots. You can get food, ice and bait. There is a waterpark and the Wild Cape Cafe.
Cullen Point – A 9km drive north of Mapoon brings you to Cullen Point. It has a camping area on the beach at the mouth of the Wenlock and Ducie Rivers. Popular fishing and camping spot
So Much To See
Head north and there’s a whole lot more… And remember there are crocodiles everywhere along the coast where there is water.
Note: Some of the areas below may be closed at times for cultural reasons. Check in to our Facebook Page to check.
Mission River Bridge – fish from the rivers banks. Bridge fishing not allowed
Andoom River – dirt boat ramp and fishing.
Red Beach (Prunung) – turn off just after crossing the Andoom Bridge. Beach fishing. Large piles of shells are Aboriginal Middens that have been there a very long. No camping permitted.
Bouchat – follow the Red Beach road as above. This is for day visits only as no camping is allowed.
Stones Crossing – it’s 38km from Weipa and it has plenty of deep holes. It’s well known to have a crocodiles. It is tidal so, bear that in mind when choosing when to cross.
A new track from Stones Crossing to Bramwell Junction has recently been opened. The track is narrow, steep and some winching may be required – it is not suitable for caravans.
It borders the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, please respect this property and do not stray from the track.
Pennefather – A beautiful camping and fishing spot. There are no facilities here. Just north is the Pennefather River. The pretty lagoon you will see is not safe for swimming due to crocodiles.
Clough Landing – 20km south of Mapoon is the Clough boat ramp where you can launch into the Wenlock River.
Mapoon – north of Weipa drive across Mission River and then 81km. A thriving village and gateway to some special fishing and camping spots. You can get food, ice and bait. There is a waterpark and the Wild Cape Cafe.
Cullen Point – A 9km drive north of Mapoon brings you to Cullen Point. It has a camping area on the beach at the mouth of the Wenlock and Ducie Rivers. Popular fishing and camping spot
