BAMAGA
The northern ‘tip’ of Queensland
(Australia) is different; Likewise Bamaga is not at all similar to the
average small town anywhere else in the country. Bamaga is the
‘capitol’ of a number of small settlements that are located at the top
of Queensland, Cape York Peninsular. The aboriginal and islander races
are the dominant ethnicity in this part of the country, and that
influence is in part sets the area apart from the norm. E.g. the
government activities on managing the aboriginal and islanders and the
Mabo Decision of the late nineties and subsequent impacts on
infrastructure are apparent. That said there is no reason at all for
visitors not to have a very good time.
Bustout, being an ‘icon discovery’
concept set the scene for us to visit Cape York via air, stay
overnight, and venture to ‘the tip’. Driving with a campervan was only
a very brief consideration for us. The road corrugations are
pretty challenging on a vehicle.
In 1947, the Bamaga Township was moved to its present
site as a result of a need by the founding people for a larger supply
of fresh water. With local industries and an airport Bamaga became the
administrative centre for the Northern Peninsula Area which was made
up of the three Aboriginal communities of Injinoo, Umagico and New
Mapoon, and the Islander communities of Seisia and Bamaga.
Whilst at Bamaga include Sight-seeing tours to and the
obligatory photo shoot at the “Tip of Australia”.
The area is shrouded in history with culture and war memorabilia .
An extended three to five day stay is recommended. The Loyalty Beach
Camp Ground and Fishing Lodge is also highly recommended.
     
A Tavern services Bamaga
Bamaga has a number of churches; here
is the Catholic Church.
The War Memorial is located in the
Bamaga Township. 
Bustout visited Bamaga and ‘the tip’
on an Internet Package. Bamaga is serviced by a daily traditional
airline service.
So to book separately for flight, accommodation and tours may produce
a more cost effective visit.
A
three plus day stop over is important.
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