Address & Contact Edit
Hibberd Dr
Rocky Point QLD 4874
Phone: +617 4030 9400
Email: N/A
Web: https://www.weipatownauthority.com.au/tourist-information
Weipa is the gateway to the western
Cape York region offering visitors a selection of stunning beaches, wilderness adventures, fabulous fishing and rich cultural
heritage. With no shortage of things to do in the area, Weipa offers the perfect base to explore the outdoors and everything our vibrant town has to offer.
This town was built by Comalco and the Queensland Government in the 1960s. From the very beginning in the early 1800s, Weipa was noted as a potential mining site, although it wasn't until 1955 that the area's almost pure bauxite was confirmed. Today the town is
home to the world's largest bauxite
mine and tours are available.
Crocodiles inhabit the waterways in and around Weipa. It is important to maintain vigilant when around bodies of water.
The Weipa township does not have an Alcohol Management Plan, however, they do exist throughout the
Cape York communities. It’s important to understand these restrictions before you visit, as heavy fines may apply to breaches.