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Laura Qld
4871
(Pop 60)
Laura is a Cape York Peninsula settlement 1 963 km n-w of Brisbane. This predominantly Aboriginal settlement on the Peninsula Developmental Rd services the surrounding district and passing traffic en route north to Cape York. Graziers arrived in 1870s and the railway a decade later. Laura sits close to Quinkan country which honours ancient Aboriginal spirits. There are a number of exceptional rock art sites particularly Split Rock and GuGu Yalangi (12 km south). Lakefield NP a vast park of stunning wetlands, threatened species, river systems & indigenous sacred sites. Accessible in Dry Season and only with 4WD. (May-Oct). Laura Dance & Cultural Festival (huge indigenous event held June odd-numbered years).
Accommodation:
Laura has a hotel with camping.
Visitor Information Centre: 101 Charlotte St, Cooktown. Tel (07) 4069 5446 or 1800 001 770.
(Pop 60)
Laura is a Cape York Peninsula settlement 1 963 km n-w of Brisbane. This predominantly Aboriginal settlement on the Peninsula Developmental Rd services the surrounding district and passing traffic en route north to Cape York. Graziers arrived in 1870s and the railway a decade later. Laura sits close to Quinkan country which honours ancient Aboriginal spirits. There are a number of exceptional rock art sites particularly Split Rock and GuGu Yalangi (12 km south). Lakefield NP a vast park of stunning wetlands, threatened species, river systems & indigenous sacred sites. Accessible in Dry Season and only with 4WD. (May-Oct). Laura Dance & Cultural Festival (huge indigenous event held June odd-numbered years).
Accommodation:
Laura has a hotel with camping.
Visitor Information Centre: 101 Charlotte St, Cooktown. Tel (07) 4069 5446 or 1800 001 770.
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