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Best Time to Visit Weipa, Australia
Weipa has a tropical savanna climate, with hot temperatures above 86 deg F throughout the year. It is best to visit here during the dry season that runs from May to October with a temperature range of 94 to 102 deg F. In November, a season of heavy rains and thunderstorms sets in and it can make exploring the city difficult.
Weipa Attractions
Weipa is strictly a mining town and certainly not a tourist attraction.
However, one can visit these places in Weipa.
Weipa Shell Mounds
Weipa Shell Mounds are a strange natural phenomenon found to the south of
Weipa on the banks of four rivers- Embley, Hey, Pine and Mission. These
mounds contain about 200000 tons of shells that the local citizens believe
were placed there about 800 years ago. Some of these mounds stack up to 9
meters from ground and are open to wide a range of speculations and
scientific theories alike regarding their origin.
Western Cape Cultural Centre
The Western Cape Cultural Centre, located in Weipa, is home to several
artistic displays about the regional history and environment of Western
Cape. This cultural center is located in a structure called the ‘Stubby
Hut’ that is a reminiscent of bauxite mining era in the Weipa.
Weipa Visitor Information
Weipa town is home to the world’s largest bauxite mine and it is known as
Weipa Mine. Visitors can take a combined guided tour of Weipa mine and town
from the Weipa Camping Ground. It runs for about two hours and 15 minutes
and awards all visitors with an extensive insight into Weipa Mine’s
financial and historical significance.
Festivals and Events
Weipa Fishing Classic (9 to 17 June 2017)
Weipa Fishing Classic is the biggest event in Weipa and Cape York. It is
celebrated in every year in June and is sometimes run for community benefit
and all financial proceeds go directly to local communities. This famous
event consists of fishing competitions, kids-friendly activates, live music
and entertainment, market and food stalls and a complete dose of fun for
the whole family.