Vrilya Point Question

Still closed according to the owners-
http://www.nparc.qld.gov.au/home/-/asset_publisher/gLs7/content/road-closure-notice-vrilya-point
We were there last year when it closed. Was told that, apart from any damage, there was a mining license pending and the damage was a good excuse to permanently shut down access. No idea if there's any truth in that though.

However, according to this- http://www.cape-york-australia.com/Cape_York_News-035.html
you can still camp on the beach provided you can gain access by other means.

Mel,

From today's email.

"VRILYA POINT UPDATES

Another thing - Vrilya Point, and there are always lots of people asking about this.

When will it open, why is it closed, if we get around the bridge are we ok?
Crystal Creek bridge on the way to Vrilya Point, January 2016.

So what happened when in the early 2015 it was announced that it was closed?

In late 2014, the land was officially returned to the local Angkamuthi Aboriginal people, so they are simply managing their land.

Also called Red Point, the area is Angkamuthi traditional country.

The Crystal Creek bridge is not the only reason - apart from the bridge and road works there are also mining and outstation developments.

When it will open is not sure, but nobody confirms that it will be closed for the whole 2016 season."

To get to Vrilya Point you travel through the mining lease, which has been on this land since the Comalco days, so its not new.

I would suggest that with no travellers, Rio Tinto is surveying the area again. Which may be why they would not come to the party last year when asked to help fix the bridge.



We have to remember that this is DOGIT land and has been with the Angkamuthi owners since 1986.

Thanks All, for the feedback it still seems very loose but appreciate the info.