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Cape York Peninsula is one of the last untouched wildernesses in the world, covering 200 000 sq km, 77 220 sq miles - a triangular area north from Cairns, roughly the size of Great Britain.
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| Cape York Peninsula History | |
Cape York Peninsula, one of the worlds last accessible wilderness areas, was the first part of Australia to be mentioned in written colonial history. After recorded visits in the 1600s by Dutch and Spanish explorers, in 1770 James Cook proclaimed British sovereignty using the doctrine of terra nullius by raising the flag on what was then named, Possession Island. Terra nullius, or land of no people, was thrown out by the High Court of Australia in 1992 in the famous Mabo decision.
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Today, the Cape remains a land of few people and prolific wildlife.
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Laura and Coen on the eastern side of the Cape, Weipa on the western side and Bamaga at the northern tip are the largest of the small Cape York communities.
Depending on weather conditions, day, overnight or extended land safaris, air tours and cruises offer a choice of Cape York experiences including the east coast islands and reefs.
Central Cape York Peninsula Tropical Far North QLD - Queensland
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Queensland - Map of Cape York Peninsula Australia
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