Aurukun
Town
Population 1043
Nearby national parks
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Iron Range National Park
Situated on the far north-east coast of Cape York Peninsula, Iron Range protects the largest area of lowland rainforest in Australia, much...more -
Jardine River National Park
Jardine River National Park, surrounding the state’s largest perennial river, lies at the remote northern tip of Cape York Peninsula...more
Campsites around town
False Pera Head camping area 32 km
This campground for self-sufficient campers is north of the Aurukun Community, reached from Aurukun Rd, off the Peninsula Developmental Rd. Camping and vehicle permits are required and you need to bring your own... Find out moreWeipa Camping Ground 78 km
A 5.5 ha beachfront camping ground on Kerr Point Rd, this site has a pool, general supplies kiosk and laundry facilities. If upgrading, an accommodation block on-site has 12 air-conditioned units. Weipa is at the... Find out moreStoneys Crossing camping area 110 km
This basic campground for self-sufficient campers is 30 km east of Mapoon Rd and 58 km north-east of Weipa. Camping and vehicle permits can be obtained from the Weipa Camping Ground. Weipa is at the northern end of the... Find out morePennefather River camping area 124 km
This basic campground for self-sufficient campers is 71 km north of Weipa, signposted off Mapoon Rd. Camping and vehicle permits can be obtained from the Weipa Camping Ground. Weipa is at the northern end of the unsealed... Find out moreMungkan Kandju camping area (bush camping) 125 km
Bush camping is permitted at the Rokeby and Archer Bend sections of Mungkan Kandju National Park; book ahead for Archer Bend. Campers must be completely self sufficient, as there are no facilities available. The Rokeby... Find out moreArcher River Roadhouse 131 km
Archer River Roadhouse is open Apr–Dec and closed at other times due to the wet season. The licensed roadhouse offers meals, fuel and basic mechanical repairs. Ten single air-conditioned rooms and 4 twin rooms are... Find out moreChuulangun Aboriginal Corporation Campgrounds 140 km
A great spot for birdwatching and enjoying the natural surrounds, Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation Campgrounds are about 5 km from the upper Wenlock crossing on Portland Roads Rd. There are no facilities besides the... Find out moreOld Moreton Telegraph Station camping area 140 km
Old Moreton Telegraph Station is an ideal stopover if you’re travelling to the tip of Cape York. It is just under 300 km south of the tip, about 130 km from the nearest town of Weipa. The 6 ha grounds are spacious... Find out moreJanie Creek camping area 145 km
This campground for self-sufficient campers is 21 km from Mapoon near Weipa, with access via Mapoon Rd and Cullent Point. Weipa is at the northern end of the unsealed (4WDR only) Peninsula Developmental Rd, about 200 km... Find out moreCullen Point camping area 156 km
Self-sufficient campers can stay at Cullen Point, 10 km north of Mapoon and 95 km north of Weipa, with access via Mapoon Rd. Weipa is at the northern end of the unsealed (4WD only) Peninsula Developmental Rd, about 200... Find out more
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