Laura Qld 4871 (Pop 60)

Laura is a tiny Cape York Peninsula settlement 1 963 km n-w of Brisbane. This predominantly Aboriginal settlement is located on the Peninsula Developmental Rd servicing the surrounding district and passing traffic en route north to Cape York. Graziers arrived in 1870s and the railway a decade later. Laura sits close to Quinkan country which honours ancient Aboriginal spirits. There are a number of exceptional rock art sites particularly Split Rock and GuGu Yalangi (12 km south). Lakefield NP a vast park of stunning wetlands, threatened species, river systems and indigenous sacred sites. Accessible in Dry Season and only with 4WD. (May-Oct). Laura Dance & Cultural Festival (huge indigenous event held June odd-numbered years).

Accommodation:
Laura has a hotel with camping. Visitor Information Centre: 101 Charlotte St, Cooktown. Tel (07) 4069 5446 or 1800 001 770.