Visitor
Information

Population
Approximately 883 people (2021 Census)

Location
Western coast of Cape York 13 km from Weipa

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Groups
Alngith peoples and a significant number of Napranum people came originally from Coen, Mapoon, Aurukun and other communities.

Alcohol Management Plan

An Alcohol Management Plan commenced in Napranum on 9 June 2003.  Napranum has a zero alcohol carriage limit. This means no alcohol, home brew or home brew equipment is allowed in Napranum.

TWAL Council of Elders
Local Justice Group Chair — Mary Ann Coconut
Co-ordinator — Duri Davui

Napranum has a supermarket, health clinics and a day care / preschool. Weipa, approximately 15 minutes away by car, has accommodation and other general services.

Final Cape York Tourist Guide 3 Dec 2023

Napranum Weipa During Wartime