Northern Peninsula Area
Location
The Northern Peninsula Area Region is a Local Government Area located in Far North Queensland, covering areas on the northwestern coast of Cape York Peninsula.
History
It was created in March 2008 out of three Aboriginal Shires and two autonomous Island Councils during a period of statewide local government reform.
The Region was created on 15 March 2008 from five previous entities — the Bamaga and Seisia Island Councils, and the Injinoo, New Mapoon and Umagico Aboriginal Councils.
The inhabitants of Bamaga Island and Seisia Island Councils came from Saibai and adjoining islands, northern Torres Strait. The name 'Seisia' came from the first letters of several family names of Saibai islanders. They settled at Red Island Point, west of Seisia, in 1947.
New Mapoon, between Seisia and Bamaga, was established in the late 1950s by inhabitants of Weipa and Mapoon. Umagico is south of Bamaga. Further south is Injinoo, known as Cowal Creek from the days of a Church of England mission (1918) until 1989. Its area includes the swamp lands around the Jardine River.
Bamaga is the main town with shops, school, hospital, sports centre, hotel and cultural centre.
Restrictions
Important restrictions on the type and quantity of liquor that can be brought into various remote indigenous communities have been gradually implemented in Queensland.
Alcohol Management Plans have been developed by Community Justice Groups and contain recommendations for declaring all or part of a community area either a 'Restricted Area' and/or a 'Dry Place'.
People who live in, or are planning to visit, travel through or pass near a community which they feel may have restrictions should ensure they are aware of the laws. Bag checks can and will happen and severe fines apply if people are caught.
For detailed information by community visit the Queensland Government Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation website.
Accommodation
Seisia Holiday Park
Seisia Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation and camping options. Visit the kiosk for a range of dine in and take-away meals as well as ice creams, soft drinks and snacks.
The "Island Breeze Restaurant" is open for dinner during the dry season, and offers affordable family meals and a venue for special occasions. A great selection of locally produced artefacts, tourist information, maps, and posters are available.
- Website:
- www.seisiaholidaypark.com
Resort Bamaga
Resort Bamaga is the only fully appointed "Four Star" accommodation facility in the Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York. Rooms range from twin/double/suites to cabins, all are air-conditioned with en-suite facilities.
Resort Bamaga's Paperbark Room Restaurant is a fully licensed Ala carte restaurant at the top of Cape York. A full lunch menu is served Monday – Friday. The Paperbark Room, cocktail bar and coffee lounge offers dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
Services
Bamaga Hospital
Inpatients — acute general, 24 hour cover, 14 beds. Two nursing home type beds, two emergency beds and one maternity bed. Outpatients — daily, emergency care.
- Phone:
- (07) 4069 3166
- Address:
- Sagaukaz Street
Other Northern Peninsula Area Services available:
- Post Office
- NPA College (Education facility)
- TAFE facility
- Stores (groceries/general)
- Mechanical Repairs
- Dental Services
For more information contact the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council:
- Phone:
- (07) 4069 3211
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