Resources

Be informed and connect to these resources before you go

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GET CONNECTED

www.facebook.com/CooktownTNQ

www.facebook.com/qldnationalparks

www.cooktownandcapeyork.com

www.cook.qld.gov.au

www.ccct.org.au

www.weipatownauthority.com.au

www.nparc.qld.gov.au

www.hopevale.qld.gov.au

www.pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au

www.kowanyama.qld.gov.au

www.aurukun.qld.gov.au

www.napranum.qld.gov.au

www.mapoon.qld.gov.au

www.wujalwujalcouncil.qld.gov.au

www.torres.qld.gov.au

www.tsirc.qld.gov.au

www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au

13 QGOV (13 19 40)

• Check road conditions before you go and drive to the conditions • Complete a vehicle safety check before departing • Use a UHF to check conditions along the way • Drive with lights on, especially on dirt roads • Keep a safe distance behind vehicles, especially when dusty • Ensure clear view and adequate room for overtaking on right hand side of road • Carry sufficient supplies in event of breakdown • Dispose of litter thoughtfully – take out what you take in • Be very careful with fires and ensure all campfires are fully doused with water • Bury your human waste and toilet paper properly, at least 15cm deep and at least 100m from watercourses and campsites • Leave gates how you find them – if it’s open leave it open, if it’s closed, leave it closed

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BE CROC SMART

Crocodiles inhabit the waterways in and around Cooktown and Cape York. It is important to take notice of the warning signs and remain vigilant when around bodies of water. Any sightings of crocodiles, should be reported to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.