Cape York Weekly FREE – #281 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Editorial: lmortimer@region.com.au|Advertising: sales@region.com.au
INSIDE TODAY
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
CAPE WATER ‘UNLOCKED’ Page 10
GREEN THUMBS JOIN NURSERY Page 11
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Pages 8 & 9
Cape York Camping Punsand Bay and Punsand Bay Aviation’s Jack Colquhoun with a group of happy customers. Photo: Supplied.
TOURISM OPERATORS READY FOR STREAM OF CAPE VISITORS
Jack Colquhoun from Cape York Camping Punsand Bay and Punsand Bay Aviation is just one local operator excited for the start of the tourism season on the peninsula after an extended soaking. Businesses remain optimistic fuel prices won’t stop many visitors embarking on an iconic road trip north. Page 3.
FOUND BY FIRE ROCK ART DISCOVERED BY CAPE YORK RANGERS – PAGE 7
SCIENTISTS MAP HIDDEN REEFS Page 13
WEIPA GOLFERS BATTLE IT OUT Page 19
WHAT’S ON @ THE ALBY... MONDAY $18 PASTA
NIGHT
YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE TOSSED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PASTA: SPAGHETTI LINGUINE CHICKEN TORTELLINI OR GF PENNE
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
TACOS! TRIVIA YOUR CHOICE NIGHT OF 3 TACOS FOR $15
SPORTS BAR 6PM - 8.30PM
FROM 7.30PM
$15
RUMP NIGHT
FRIDAY 5.30 – 7.30PM
JAG THE JOKER
JACKPOTS WEEKLY ‘TIL JOKER IS FOUND!
+ MEAT TRAY RAFFLES
FROM 7.30PM
MUSICAL BINGO FREE TO PLAY WITH GREAT PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS
THE DECK RESTAURANT IS OPEN 7 DAYS, 6 TO 8.30PM