https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/cypl-map daily 0.75 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242827683-JZVMMEDU97HOXYCW7GDD/Cape+York+Peninsula+Lodge+SITE+MAP+Oct+22+compressed.jpg CYPL map - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/vehicle-hire daily 0.75 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/61cf4b63-1354-470a-a0d2-1d61f7773ad4/4WD+looking+out+over+beach+with+sunset+-+Justin+Meneguzzi+%281%29.jpg Vehicle Hire https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/tours-prekristie-edit-july-26 daily 0.75 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806897-XA9WK2ELAW1QVRBQSQ9W/Bamaga_Enterprises_April-3314-min.jpg Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - Day Trip To The Tip We host our own private tours to the Tip, the most northerly point of the Australian mainland. Departing in a private 4WD, we make our way north, stopping in at the Croc Tent for an opportunity to purchase some Northern Queensland souvenirs, and visit the ruins of the Pajinka Resort. From here, embark on a 20 minute (unpaved) walk along a rocky outcrop to the Tip. After this we will travel to a nearby beach to enjoy a packed lunch. The itinerary for the day is flexible and we will visit the historical crash site of the DC3 airplane just outside town and the ruined homestead at Somerset either on the way to the Tip or on the way back. This tour is operated by Cape York Peninsula Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806931-8M2SYT0ZC2FG0ZIZWZ30/Fishing+with+Roko+Pearls+in+Bamaga Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - World Class Fishing Cape York is internationally recognised for its incredible fishing offering. We can help you organise charters that take keen fishers to a wide variety of locations, including remote freshwater billabongs and estuaries, to beaches, reefs and islands. Some of the more populous species you’ll find in our waters include barramundi, king salmon, mangrove jack, fingermark, black jewfish, queenfish, giant trevally, Spanish mackerel and tuna. We recommend booking fishing tours ahead of time to avoid disappointment, but if you do miss out on a water-based fishing charter, a variety of amazing land-based fishing spots are accessible year-round. This tour is run by a third-party operator, but we can provide you with brochures and further information. (Photo by Roko Pearls) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806964-ALIAIZZJR12CINHFN266/DC3+airplane+wreckage+just+outside+Bamaga+-+cropped.jpg Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - INDIGENOUS TOURS We operate two return day trips hosted by a local Indigenous driver-guide, showcasing the natural wonders and history of the region. Guests can travel through rugged Cape York Peninsula country, see the historical Somerset and WWII wreckage site, before finally reaching the northernmost Tip of Australia. Please note, though we offer tours to indigenous cave paintings, they are difficult to get to and depend on tides as well as your fitness ability. Alternatively, you can cross the Jardine River and visit Twin Falls then swim at Fruit Bat Falls, where nature has purpose-built a spectacular bathing pool. Optional extras will include a 3-course meal package at the Lodge’s Paperbark Restaurant, as well as a cultural performance from the award-winning traditional Torres Strait Island dance troupes, Naygayiw Gigi and Guba Markai Cultural Group. Guests will be transported either in a purpose-built 4x4 coach offering modern safety features, comfortable seating, UV tinted windows and air conditioning or LandCruiser depending on numbers. The LandCruiser accommodates up to 6 people comfortably. Sound exciting? Make an enquiry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806917-PNSPOQ85EUGI8SVVL16J/Fruit+Bat+Falls%2C+Bamaga. Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - Fruit Bat Falls Day Tour Departing in a private 4WD, we leave the sealed roads behind on a detour to see the crash site of a DC3 airplane from WWII. Afterwards, we make our way to the mighty Jardine River (approx. 45 minutes) and sit tight as the 4WD is loaded onto a ferry to cross the water. Guests will stay in the vehicle for the crossing. After reaching the other side, we continue on the 4WD track to Fruit Bat Falls, including turning off to drive a section of the old Telegraph Track. We arrive at Fruit Bat Falls around 10.30am, where the water is inviting and swimming is recommended. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and a swim in the pristine waters, before returning to the Lodge. This tour is operated by Cape York Peninsula Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806943-RQBMC5T18J8AQL38GQLG/Bamaga_Enterprises_April-3092-min.jpg Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - 4WD Adventures Cape York’s great wilderness and rugged landscapes make it a dream for 4WD enthusiasts. Climb into a 4WD and set out on a private tour to Somerset, Jardine River and Fruit Bat Falls. Itineraries can be adapted to suit your interests and needs. This tour is run by a third-party operator, but we can provide you with brochures and further information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242806954-0SCTG9EVL9KFO7ZMP6B9/Screen+Shot+2021-08-11+at+10.13.39+am.png Tours (pre-Kristie edit July 26) - Cultural experiences Cape York Peninsula is regarded for the strong, rich culture of the Aboriginal people and their Islander neighbours of the Torres Strait. Vibrant and diverse, this region offers opportunities to absorb and connect with the rhythms of this ancient land and people. The Lodge regularly hosts performances from Naygayiw Gigi for tour groups and guests. Naygayiw Gigi is an award-winning traditional Torres Strait Island dance troupe who have performed at national and international events. If you’re interested in seeing a performance, contact our Reception for up to date information on when the next performance might take place. 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Here you’ll find a mouth-watering menu of pub favourites to enjoy in-house, such as pizzas, salads and fish and chips. Or grab a cold drink while you wait for your takeaway order to be prepared. While you’re visiting the Bistro, check out the colourful historic mural of Bamaga family canoes once used by Saibai Islanders, which was painted by local school students. Open for lunch and dinner, Regina’s Lounge & Bistro is the ideal place in Bamaga to visit with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/dac6282d-e009-4c4d-87cd-9a0f50e65c4b/Paperbark+Restaurant+herbed+chicken+-+Justin+Meneguzzi.jpg Eat & Drink - Paperbark Restaurant, Cape York Peninsula Lodge If you’re after something a little fancier, walk over to Cape York Peninsula Lodge’s Paperbark Restaurant. The fully-licensed à la carte restaurant is a must-stop for lunch or dinner. Enjoy your meal in the cool air conditioning inside, or grab an outdoor table in the al fresco dining space overlooking the pool while sipping on a cocktail. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly. You can read more about Paperbark Restaurant here or check with Reception for the latest Chef’s Specials, opening hours and to discuss any dietary requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/b37f9a9c-7a9d-4f5b-9fdd-67577f4ed000/BP-09.jpg Eat & Drink - BP Bamaga Planning a busy day jam-packed with sightseeing? Bamaga has on-the-go options for you, too. From fuel to oil to groceries, head over to BP Bamaga to restock all of your essentials. Road trip snacks, coffee, sandwiches and delicious hot food takeaways are all at your fingertips. https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/double-room daily 0.75 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/5f5042cc-1996-446a-be2a-a4d886851b3d/Photo+23-6-22%2C+12+11+13+pm.jpg Double Room Image Gallery Each Double Room has an ensuite and a small desk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/e5b98341-0725-4a73-adde-b82ebc3828c9/Photo+23-6-22%2C+11+59+03+am.jpg Double Room Image Gallery Each room at Bamaga Motel has an outdoor deck area (veranda) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/23ffa322-85f5-46db-a66f-81d94cb4088d/Bamaga+Motel+Double+Room.jpg Double Room Image Gallery The double room features a double bed and kitchenette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/96f296e4-b038-473e-aa14-caef48231e47/Bamaga+Motel+ensuite+bathroom.jpg Double Room Image Gallery Enjoy a hot shower after a day of exciting adventures. https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/cypl_map_oct22 daily 0.75 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242842909-IA5K4E4VPQA2Y2M7ZVXF/Bamaga_Enterprises_April-5168-min.jpg CYPL_map_oct22 - DINNER Our full a la carte dinner service is available every day from 6pm, with last orders taken by 8pm. The bar opens every day from 5pm, offering both an inside and outdoor space to savour our comprehensive wine and cocktail list alongside our snack menu. Please check with Reception for the latest Chef’s Specials and opening hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242842897-G8R1N5DL21PVSIFIIWTD/Fish+and+chips+at+Paperbark+Restaurant%2C+Bamaga. CYPL_map_oct22 - BREAKFAST & Lunch Enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning during your stay with options that cater to hearty appetites and light grazers. Choose from our delicious range of freshly made hot and cold food options including bacon, sausages, scrambled and poached eggs with mushrooms and tomato on the side, or lighter options like yoghurt, berry compote, seasonal fruit, toast and juice. Paperbark Restaurant’s breakfast service is available every day from 7am to 8.30am. Lunch can be pre-ordered and delivered to your room. If you have a big day of exploring planned, we can provide packed lunches on request for $27. Please note these are only available to Cape York Peninsula Lodge guests and must be ordered the night before to allow us time to prepare. https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/home daily 1.0 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/4b00928e-9473-486b-8b23-a4b43ffef823/double+bed+-+Bamaga+Motel+-+Dominic+Hodal.jpg Home - Accommodation Our 15 units all feature ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning and a bar fridge to keep you comfortable in the warm, tropical climate. Bamaga Motel also has a wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor. Visit our accommodation section to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/ef271b15-1e8f-4749-890b-1f206e7767a0/BEL-Tavern-26.jpg Home - Eat & drink Treat yourself to delicious pub favourites at Regina’s Lounge & Bistro, a stone’s throw away from Bamaga Motel, or grab a cold drink while you wait for your takeaway order to be prepared at Bamaga Tavern next door. For fine dining, visit Paperbark Restaurant at Cape York Peninsula Lodge, a five-minute walk from Bamaga Motel. If you’re on the go, check out the BP Bamaga servo for coffee, snacks and hot food, just a 2-minute drive from us on the corner of Pajinka and Airport roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1a268b08-98c7-4c69-a89e-c227d2c5a3e2/Exploring+the+Tip+of+Australia+-+TEQ.jpg Home - explore Far north Queensland There’s plenty to see and do at the top of Australia and we think it’s the best part of the country (of course, we’re a little biased)! Explore the Northern Peninsula Area with a guided tour to Pajinka in Cape York, or visit the majestic Fruit Bat Falls from the comfort of a 4x4 air-conditioned coach. Our sister property Cape York Peninsula Lodge operates the tours, and also offers vehicle hire for independent adventurers keen to explore with nothing more than a map and a point in the right direction. https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/tours daily 0.75 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/8d65e6eb-4687-485e-9c51-3eb7ad6fd602/Fruit+Bat+Falls+Cape+York+-+Tourism+Tropical+North+Queensland.jpg Tours - DAY TRIP TO FRUIT BAT FALLS – INDIGENOUS LED Ditch the sealed roads and head south for an invigorating tour to Fruit Bat Falls. With viewpoint stops at Umagico and Injinoo townships, as well as historical Mutee Head, this tour is a tropical adventure that takes guests across the Jardine River onboard the local ferry. From here, the tour continues on the 4WD path, including the Old Telegraph Track, taking travellers to the magnificent Fruit Bat Falls. Enjoy a relaxing picnic and – weather conditions permitting – a refreshing dip in this spectacular corner of the world. Please note this tour is seasonal. Click here to find out more details about the tour organised by our sister property, Cape York Peninsula Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/33f09e01-a429-4f60-a779-f87e8c50cd80/Pajinka+-+TEQ.jpg Tours - Day Trip To Pajinka - Indigenous led Travel through Cape York Peninsula country, learning about the establishment of Bamaga. You’ll view historical sites including the ruins of Somerset – the earliest permanent European settlement on the Peninsula – and WWII wreckage, before arriving at Pajinka, the northernmost tip of Australia. Take in unparalleled views and keep your eyes peeled for turtles and pods of dolphins. On the journey back, guests will learn more about the indigenous plants and herbs commonly used in traditional medicine, food and customs. Click here to find out more details about the tour organised by our sister property, Cape York Peninsula Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/3a7a0620-bdf8-4ee9-9f1f-37ace479de87/CYPL+restaurant+-+Justin+Meneguzzi.jpg Tours Paperbark Restaurant among tropical palm trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/3eb47343-55d9-401f-9215-9bf09212ea71/The+sign+at+The+Tip+-+TEQ.jpg Tours Two tourists chatting to tour guide at the tip of Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/170d8e6c-ee0a-4878-a973-9a3b91ea4843/Naygayiw+Gigi+Dance+Troupe.jpg Tours Indigenous Dance Troupe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/440dc097-0036-4c7a-8e9c-f9d7dec14e2a/DC3+airplane+crash+site++-+image+credit+Justin+Meneguzzi.jpg Tours Historic relics on Cape York tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/dcb80957-39f8-4341-99c4-73de36aa2cd1/CYPL+bus+and+reception+-+image+credit+Justin+Meneguzzi.jpg Tours Cape York Peninsula Lodge reception and tour bus among palm trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/e418d70e-cb6b-46a8-befd-2d637a5916a7/Pajinka+2+-+TEQ.jpg Tours Tour group exploring the cliffs at the tip of Australia https://www.bamagamotel.com.au/attractions daily 0.75 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/504c0a0d-dd83-4dc9-a9c1-bb6f44336cbe/Green+Hill+Fort+Cannon+TI+-+Chris+Foord.jpg Attractions - Thursday and Friday Islands Thursday Island was once the centre of the Torres Strait pearling industry, but over time, this industry has diminished and Thursday Island’s focus is now on tourism and the crayfish industry. Other attractions worth seeing include Green Hill Fort, which once protected the island, and the Gab Titui Cultural Centre, which houses historical artefacts and contemporary Aboriginal art. On Friday Island you can visit an operational pearl farm at Kazu Pearls, which offers short hosted tours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/25a85d20-f737-44ec-b921-3df16fc808df/Historical+family+graves+at+Somerset+-+image+credit+Justin+Meneguzzi.jpg Attractions - WWII Relics As the most northerly part of Australia, Cape York played a vital role in the country’s World War II defence. Relics include a radar station and plane wreckages. Just outside Bamaga, visitors can see a DC-3 wreckage from WWII as well as a Beaufort Bomber just a little further up the road. Somerset Somerset was the first Cape York administration centre, prior to being relocated to Thursday Island. It then became the home of the original Jardine family station where its family graves can still be seen - the historic site is on the Queensland Heritage Register. The Jardine brothers left a dark legacy in the Northern Peninsula region, having been responsible for a significant number of deaths among the region’s Indigenous population. A short stroll north will take you to caves featuring Aboriginal rock art paintings. Please take care when visiting these ancient works and try not to disturb the bats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/69bcd90b-da7b-4eff-9d00-5838c69c02d0/Beach+at+Mutee+Head.jpg Attractions - Mutee Head Mutee Head is a scenic camping area on the water’s edge, around 35 kilometres from the Jardine River Ferry. It’s a laid-back spot, and while you can string up a hammock or drop a line in the water, you can also uncover a slice of the region’s WWII history here, too. Atop the western head sits the old WWII radar installation, and from here you can see the remains of the old jetty in the water. In the area you’ll also find the first graves of settlers from Saibai Island, who relocated to Bamaga during the 1940s and 50s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6350d8e1d00e6e26d3986d41/1666242829780-VAEY40AZ3DHA54U9S2PD/Bamaga_Enterprises_April-0209-min.jpg Attractions - pajinka –The Tip The jagged point of the Australian mainland is an amazing location to view the surrounding Torres Strait Islands, all 50 shades of blue water and an assortment of much-loved marine stars including dolphins, turtles and colourful fish. A selfie beside the iconic sign at Pajinka is a must-do for visitors, but please be respectful of the Traditional lands owned by the Gudang Yadhaykenu people when visiting the area. Getting to Pajinka is a 45-minute drive from Bamaga over the red dirt to Frangipani Bay with three roads to choose from. The first is directly up and over the rock face; the second, which can only be reached at low tide, involves a walk along the beach past the mangroves; and the third sees you walking the high side of the mangroves. Please note a certain degree of fitness is needed. If you can’t do it yourself, we offer day trips to Pajinka that also visit plane wreckages and Somerset Beach. 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