Weipa Campground

Whereas we bush camp as often as possible, this time we had to wait for a new part to arrive via Epost, the original being a fatality courtesy of Cape York corrugations. So we stayed for a week at Weipa Campground.

It is set right on the beach with great shady trees, good amenities and a swimmingpool. There are no formal sites and after you have handed over your money you are encouraged to go an look for a site.There are powered and unpowered sites and some at absolute beachfront. The Weipa Shopping Centre is 100metres from the campground.

Cape York being a Fisherman and Pig Hunters Paradise all manner of transport was observed. Utes with Quad bikes, Boat on top, dog cage(including dogs), swag and fridge were aplenty. Camper trailers with mum dad and kids were in profusion and plenty of caravans are being towed up the Cape from Teardrop size to 30 footers. Then there are the old blokes in the Falcons and Commodores and Magnas all going to the Top and back, some with trailers or vans in tow. Three humungous 4x4 trucks came in and stayed a few days

In general the campground inhabitants are nice and friendly and we struck up many a conversation with other travellers. There were some inconsiderates who made a racket after 10pm talking loudly and using the F word at will but they were definitely in the minorty

A good place to stop and relax

Cheers

Spero