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	Weipa, Caravan park

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*Description*	An excellent well-maintained and 'green' campground situated in the heart of the Weipa township. Camping is not permitted anywhere else in the Comalco lease area.
*Location*	12° 37′ CD" S . 141° 52′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates read from low resolution map >+/-1000m Location description : Weipa, QLD Prominent feature : Cape York
*What's there*


*General comments*
	The only campground in Weipa, so it can get crowded. Large central ablutions block is well maintained. A few choice camp spots at the top of the beach if you are lucky. This is a great res.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Very good large grassed unpowered campsites at the top of Kumrunja Beach (aka Stubby Beach). Usually no problems getting a site even in the peak season from June to November, although the Queensland school holidays could be a bit of a problem as the Cairns and Brisbane fisherpeople arrive in droves. Short walk to the main Weipa shopping centre with pretty good coffee at the local c.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides

Very good large grassed unpowered campsites at the top of Kumrunja Beach (aka Stubby Beach). Usually no problems getting a site even in the peak season from June to November, although the Queensland school holidays could be a bit of a problem as the Cairns and Brisbane fisherpeople arrive in droves. Short walk to the main Weipa shopping centre with pretty good coffee at the local c.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Always look up and make sure you haven’t set your tent up under a green ants nest. These beasties can bite and they just love congregating on tents and makeshift clotheslines strung between and under their nests. Avoid the really big tree in the middle of the park like .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
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*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Cape York Information
	Weipa Camping Ground
	Comalco Website


*Document revision history*
	Pete and Lyn Smith LRCACT.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 19-06-2010

Weipa, Caravan park