Cape York - Weipa

Batavia Downs Rd - Cox Ck
Cape York - Weipa Map
Relaxing in the Archer River
Weipa Campground Sunset
Road between Lydia and Moonlight creeks
New causeway - 2016
Road conditions east of creek
A long way to the Tip
Road east of creek
A Bramwell Station road train turning onto the Telegraph Road heading for home
Batavia Rd in good condition - Aug 2016
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesArcher River Roadhouse
FinishTelegraph Road - Batavia Downs turnoff
DifficultyDifficulty 2.5/5
Suitable For4WD Motorbike 
Distance306.12 km
Minimum Days2
Average Speed59.67 km/hr
Travel Time5 hrs 7 mins
Page Updated: 21 Oct 2021
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Description

Weipa is the largest community on the Cape York Peninsula with a population of 3,500. This modern town lies on the west coast, and is fringed by the Gulf of Carpentaria. The worlds' largest bauxite mine, operated by Rio Tinto Alcan, is the reason for Weipa's development and visitors are welcome to take tours of the operation.

Weipa is very accessible, being reached by the Peninsula Development Road, via Lakeland Downs, Laura, Coen and Archer River. Whilst the road is regularly maintained, it is heavily corrugated and dusty and is subject to closure at times during the wet season between December and March. 4WD vehicles are recommended for driving this route and unless your caravan is of the heavy-duty, offroad type, you should probably leave it behind too.

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Preparation

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Please refer to Road Reports published by the local shire and/or main roads for the area you intend to visit. Road/Track conditions can change significantly after weather events. Travellers must be responsible for their own research on current conditions and track suitability.

Fuel Usage

DieselULPLPG
4cyl 43 litres4cyl 50 litres4cyl 61 litres
6cyl 47 litres6cyl 55 litres6cyl 54 litres
8cyl 47 litres8cyl 51 litres
Usage is averaged from recorded data (* specific to this trek) and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

Closest Climatic Station

Lockhart River Airport
Distance from Trek Mid Point 60.86km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C31.631.330.629.728.727.427.127.729.030.431.832.2
Mean Min. °C23.723.623.422.921.920.119.419.220.521.923.023.6
Mean Rain mm395.9390.8452.3296.9106.858.443.429.215.729.172.2208.4
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

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Directions

Archer River Roadhouse to Telegraph Rd & Penninsula Developmental Rd
Driving: 51.8 km
Heading: 335°
Avg Speed: 66.37 km/hr
EST Time: 46:49
  • Drive south. for: 0.03 km time: 00:08
  • Turn left. for: 0.04 km time: 00:14
  • Turn left. for: 0.15 km time: 00:51
  • Turn left onto Peninsula Developmental Road/81. for: 51.5 km time: 45:25
  • Turn right onto Bamaga Road. for: 0.09 km time: 00:12
Telegraph Rd & Penninsula Developmental Rd to Peninsula Developmental Rd & Batavia Downs Rd
Driving: 73.16 km
Heading: 313°
Avg Speed: 72.09 km/hr
EST Time: 01:00:53
Peninsula Developmental Rd & Batavia Downs Rd to Weipa Camping Ground
Driving: 71.29 km
Heading: 280°
Avg Speed: 67.33 km/hr
EST Time: 01:03:31
Weipa Camping Ground to Peninsula Developmental Rd & Batavia Downs Rd
Driving: 71.24 km
Heading: 100°
Avg Speed: 44.31 km/hr
EST Time: 01:36:27
  • Drive east on Kerr Point Drive. for: 0.34 km time: 00:25
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kerr Point Drive. for: 0.26 km time: 00:29
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Peninsula Developmental Road/81. for: 9.16 km time: 10:57
  • Turn left onto Peninsula Developmental Road/81. for: 61.48 km time: 01:24:37
Peninsula Developmental Rd & Batavia Downs Rd to Batavia Downs Rd - Cox Creek
Driving: 5.08 km
Heading: 84°
Avg Speed: 44.01 km/hr
EST Time: 06:55
Batavia Downs Rd - Cox Creek to Batavia Downs Rd - Moonlight Creek tributary
Driving: 10.1 km
Heading: 77°
Avg Speed: 60.45 km/hr
EST Time: 10:01
Batavia Downs Rd - Moonlight Creek tributary to Batavia Downs Rd - Necktie Creek
Driving: 11.43 km
Heading: 92°
Avg Speed: 69.59 km/hr
EST Time: 09:51
Batavia Downs Rd - Necktie Creek to Batavia Downs Rd - Lydia Creek
Driving: 10.16 km
Heading: 59°
Avg Speed: 67.55 km/hr
EST Time: 09:01
Batavia Downs Rd - Lydia Creek to Telegraph Road - Batavia Downs turnoff
Driving: 1.86 km
Heading: 68°
Avg Speed: 45.37 km/hr
EST Time: 02:27
Distance is based on the travel mode shown (Driving, Straight, Cycling, Walking etc), Direction is straight line from start to end, Avg Speed & EST Time is calculated from GPS data.

What to See

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Facilities

Where to Stay

Weipa Camping Ground - QLD

Caravan Park
Position: -12.63889 141.86055

Services & Supplies

Archer River Roadhouse - QLDOverall Rating: 4/5

Fuel
Position: -13.43783 142.94141

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