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Weipa - QLD

Weipa

Town

Position

DEG: -12.62346 141.87883

DMS: 12º 37' 24.46" S 141º 52' 43.79" E

UTM: 54 L 8604344mN 595447mE

Altitude: 19.18m

Address & Contact

Hibberd Dr
Rocky Point QLD 4874

Phone: +617 4030 9400

Email: N/A

Web: https://www.weipatownauthority.com.au/tourist-information

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.

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Cape York - Weipa

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Weipa at 01/10:30pm EST

Distance from Weipa 7.56km SE

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
24.8°C	27.3°C	80%	21.1°C	1012.5hPa	0.0mm	SE	9km/hr 5knots	11km/hr 6knots

Closest Climatic Station

Weipa Aero

Distance from Weipa 7.56km SE

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	31.9	31.5	31.8	32.3	31.8	31.1	31.0	32.0	34.4	35.6	35.6	33.8
Mean Min. °C	24.2	24.2	23.8	22.8	21.2	19.9	18.9	18.7	19.8	21.9	23.5	24.2
Mean Rain mm	483.8	526.1	409.6	101.0	18.3	3.5	1.6	6.0	1.5	24.4	109.4	284.1