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Weipa
Weipa (population approx 2,600) a mining town originally
built by Comalco for the workers and their families, now a
popular destination for Fishing, River Safaris, Untouched
Beaches and Mine touring.
Situated approximately 900 kilometres north west of Cairns,
Weipa is located in Albatross Bay, on the Western Coast of
Cape York. Albatross Bay is known for it's Major River Systems,
it's stretches of Untouched Golden Beaches and it's Shallow
Reefs, abundant with marine life.
Weipa having the largest Bauxite deposit in the world, reserves
being estimated at 2,500 million tonnes, which would calculate
to being enough for the next 250 years at the present rate
of production. For those interested, Comalco operates tours
of the mining operations. The town also has a wide range of
Facilities including a Motel, Campsites, Gym/Sporting facilities,
Travel Centre, Golf Club, Shopping Facilities, Banking and
Exchange.
Weipa is accessible by both road and air, although the road
trip from Cairns is approximately 12 hours on a dirt road,
accessible only during the dry season (March through to December)
and recommended for 4wd's only. Whereas it takes only one
hour in a comfortable aircraft, serviced daily by Qantas.
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