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peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia
Cape York Peninsula is a large remote peninsula located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the largest untouched wilderness in northern Australia. The land is mostly flat and about half of the area is used for grazing cattle. The relatively undisturbed eucalyptus wooded savannas, tropical rain forests and other types of habitats are now recognized and preserved for their global environmental significance, but the native wildlife are threatened by introduced species and weeds.In 1606, Dutch sailor Willem Janszoon aboard the Duyfken reached Australia its first known European explorer, reached Cape York Peninsula. Outside, there has been little human contact as much of Cape York remains boundary wilderness, untouched by human presence. .... Learn more at Wikipedia
There are two routes passing north-south through Cape York Peninsula Cape York: Developmental Peninsula Road (PDR) and the Northern Peninsula Road (also called Bamaga Road and Telegraph Road). Bamaga Road bypasses now land telegraph line (OTL) track, which is often referred to as tele track. Telecommunications track used for construction and maintenance of OTL until it was replaced first microwave relay tower and then through the fiber optic cables, and is now used by SUV enthusiasts in the dry season. Many intersections, such as the bridge of Moreton Wenlock near station, has been upgraded; But many fords remaining. The roads are unsealed and locations are difficult to pass. They are considered suitable for four-wheel drive vehicle and also only considered only suitable to be driven in the dry season. 1986 Cape York was the proposed location for a spaceport, as a consortium of companies, Cape York Space Agency, promoted with the support of the federal government. 1992 support investors failed, and in 2017 the ownership of 160,000 hectares (400,000 acres) of land required was returned to Wuthathi, Kuku Yau and northern Kaanju people. The development, which was strongly supported by the Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen. would have included a new city, resort areas, an airport and a port.
| Name | Cape York Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia |
| Region | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Map | Open Map |
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