Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km14
Must-see0
Notable5
Best timeOctober to March
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The 3 places worth the trip
Places near Weipa by type
All 22 places by distance →One day from Weipa
3 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm
152 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Weipa
- Duyfken Pointheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Pear Hd (S 1)beach · 1.5 hrs
- Pear Hdbeach · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Weipa
Today’s loopWeipaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributorsQuestions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Weipa?
Penefather (beach, about 2 km), Pennefather Cape York (beach, about 4 km), Lake McLeod (lake, about 5 km), Walaby Island (island, about 5 km), Lake Patricia (lake, about 7 km), Weipa Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Weipa?
14 places on Spotwander: 6 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 river spot.
Which is the nearest beach to Weipa?
Penefather, about 2 km by road; Pennefather Cape York (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Weipa?
Myerfield, about 29 km by road; Duyfken Point (38 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Weipa?
Start in Weipa, visit Duyfken Point, then Pear Hd (S 1), then Pear Hd, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.