North of the Jardine River is known as the Northern Peninsula Area ( NPA )

Northern Peninsula Area
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North of the Jardine River is known as the Northern Peninsula Area ( NPA ). The population of the Northern Peninsula Area is a mix of Aboriginal, Islander, European and Asian, it may be a little confusing for visitors to distinguish between the different communities. Bamaga is a mix of about four or five Islander groups. Injinoo, Umajico and New Mapoon are Aboriginal communities, Seisia is Islander. Serviced camping grounds are located at Injinoo, Umajico, Seisia, Loyalty Beach and Punsand Bay, there are a number of unserviced camp sites in the area, but you must be self sufficient at these. There is a choice of accommodation at Bamaga, Seisia, Loyalty Beach and Punsand Bay. Guided day tours, hire cars and fishing trips are available within the area. Bamaga is the main town of the Northern Peninsula Area, with post office, supermarket, takeaway food, bakery, fuel and government services. About 8km from Bamaga is Seisia, overlooking the Torres Strait, camping, fuel, supermarket, kiosk and a small industrial area. Seisia wharf is the hub of activity, the ferries leave from here to Thursday Island, boats of all descriptions come and go, it is said to be the best wharf fishing spot in Australia! There are a lot of things to see and do in the Northern Peninsula Area, but please keep in mind that swimming is not recommended, crocodiles inhabit most rivers and creeks, as well as the coast. A good map will help you locate points of interest and details of tracks in the area. The rainforests of the top are very unique and spectacular. The roads through the Northern Peninsula Area are very winding and narrow with many blind corners, slow down and take it easy, keep an eye out for wild life on the roads. The "Tip" is the place where you stand at the most northerly point of mainland Australia. The walk through the rainforest to Frangipani Beach and over the headland is about 20 minutes. Take some drinking water with you and wear a hat. Please respect the area, it is Aboriginal land and it is forbidden to remove plants and rocks. Of course a photo of yourself is proof that you made it to "The Tip", maybe even a glass of champagne to celebrate your achievement. Notes from Peddells Ferry NORTHWEST : MONSOON SEASON Torres Strait enjoyed some spectacular weather leading up to Christmas. However the monsoonal trough is now well established generating Norwest (koiki) winds. The combination of high tides and swell at Seisia this time of year may on occasion impact on ferry arrival and departure times. It is possible that ferries may need to embark and disembark at Seisia immediately resulting in departures coming ahead. Please therefore ensure you are at the jetty at least 15 mins prior to departure.
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North of the Jardine River is known as the Northern Peninsula Area ( NPA ). The population of the Northern Peninsula Area is a mix of Aboriginal, Islander, European and Asian, it may be a little confusing for visitors to distinguish between the different communities. Bamaga is a mix of about four or five Islander groups. Injinoo, Umajico and New Mapoon are Aboriginal communities, Seisia is Islander. Serviced camping grounds are located at Injinoo, Umajico, Seisia, Loyalty Beach and Punsand Bay, there are a number of unserviced camp sites in the area, but you must be self sufficient at these. There is a choice of accommodation at Bamaga, Seisia, Loyalty Beach and Punsand Bay. Guided day tours, hire cars and fishing trips are available within the area.

Bamaga is the main town of the Northern Peninsula Area, with post office, supermarket, takeaway food, bakery, fuel and government services. About 8km from Bamaga is Seisia, overlooking the Torres Strait, camping, fuel, supermarket, kiosk and a small industrial area. Seisia wharf is the hub of activity, the ferries leave from here to Thursday Island, boats of all descriptions come and go, it is said to be the best wharf fishing spot in Australia!

There are a lot of things to see and do in the Northern Peninsula Area, but please keep in mind that swimming is not recommended, crocodiles inhabit most rivers and creeks, as well as the coast. A good map will help you locate points of interest and details of tracks in the area. The rainforests of the top are very unique and spectacular. The roads through the Northern Peninsula Area are very winding and narrow with many blind corners, slow down and take it easy, keep an eye out for wild life on the roads.

The "Tip" is the place where you stand at the most northerly point of mainland Australia. The walk through the rainforest to Frangipani Beach and over the headland is about 20 minutes. Take some drinking water with you and wear a hat. Please respect the area, it is Aboriginal land and it is forbidden to remove plants and rocks.

Of course a photo of yourself is proof that you made it to "The Tip", maybe even a glass of champagne to celebrate your achievement.

Notes from Peddells Ferry
NORTHWEST : MONSOON SEASON

Torres Strait enjoyed some spectacular weather leading up to Christmas. However the monsoonal trough is now well established generating Norwest (koiki) winds. The combination of high tides and swell at Seisia this time of year may on occasion impact on ferry arrival and departure times. It is possible that ferries may need to embark and disembark at Seisia immediately resulting in departures coming ahead. Please therefore ensure you are at the jetty at least 15 mins prior to departure.