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Aboriginal culture - Cape York Peninsula

Cape York Peninsula is noted for the strong, rich culture of the Aboriginal people and their Islander neighbours of the Torres Strait. Vibrant and diverse, this region offers opportunities to absorb and connect with the ancient rhythms of this ancient land and people.

Beaches

Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.

Bird Life

With such a diverse range of habitats Cape York is an exciting and rewarding year-round birding destination.

Cape Melville National Park

A remote park with a spectacular coastline of rocky headlands. Massive granite boulders of the Melville range and sandstone escarpments of the Altanmoui range dominate the inland regions of the park. These features form part of a living Aboriginal cultural landscape.

Cape York Adventures

Cape York Adventures offers 4WD and boat tours for day trips and extended overland trips.

Cape York Custom Sportfishing

Fishing Cape York since '78

Cape York Experience

Come with us on the adventure of a lifetime through the wild untouched beauty of Cape York.

Cape York Hire Boats

Why tow it when you can Hire?

Cape York Ice and Tackle

Located between Bamaga and Seisia, Cape York Ice and Tackle is more than a tackle shop.

Cape York Peninsula Fishing

If you’re looking for a place to unwind from the office or your daily routine, book a fishing charter with Jay Arnold from Cape York Peninsula Fishing.

Coastal Rotors

Scenic helicopter flights, heli fishing and island transfers

Fishing in Cape York

Local operators based from Seisia, near the tip of Cape York, have the unique opportunity to fish three distinct areas - the north east coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Torres Strait and the eastern tip of Cape York coast. Fish pristine rivers, wilderness coastline, and nearby coral fringed islands for a great tropical sports fishing experience.

Fishing in Weipa

Weipa is situated on a point surrounded by two huge estuaries, the Embley River to the south and Mission River to the north. Also to the north is another large river system – the Pine.

Flinders Group National Park

The park consists of seven remote islands with a rich cultural landscape. The islands contain important Aboriginal story and burial sites along with nationaly significant rock art sites showing early contact with Europeans.

Great Barrier Reef

One of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is an incredible living ecosystem. Vibrant colours, a myriad of fish species and crystal blue waters, refresh, invigorate and inspire.

Iron Range National Park - Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL)

This remote coastal park in northern Cape York Peninsula protects the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia. Rainforest and heath shrouded hills provide the backdrop to long sweeping beaches, mangrove forests and rocky outcrops.

Jardine River National Park and Heathlands Resources Reserve

A huge wilderness area at the tip of Cape York Peninsula which includes much of the catchment of the Jardine River, the largest perennial river in Queensland. Heath, rainforest and woodlands cover low sandy ridges separated by swamps and shrublands and vine thickets cover massive coastal dunes.

Lizard Island

Located 93 km north of Cooktown and 27km from the coast these 6 islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Public moorings are provided for private boats and there is an airstrip for small aircraft.

Lockhart River Arts Centre

The Artists at the Lockhart River Arts Centre create a contemporary response to the environment, culture and traditions of this isolated Aboriginal Community through their art work expressing some of the realities of being Indigenous and the strong influences of traditional culture and values. .

Loyalty Beach 4WD Tours

The Loyalty Beach Cape York Tour tour takes you to the northern-most point of Australia and beyond

Also in this section

Cape York - Arts, Crafts and Produce

Cape York - Fishing and Boating

Cape York - History and Culture

Cape York - Museums and Galleries

Cape York - Nature, Adventure and Discovery