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Jardine River Ferry

Jardine River Ferry is the only means to reach the most northern point of Australia (NPA).

The Jardine Ferry has reopened 7 days a week -
8am - 6pm, with a 1 hour break between 12 pm - 1 pm

PAYMENT BY EFTPOS ONLY OR TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE.

SHOULD THE OPERATING HOURS CHANGE, NOTICES WILL BE PUT ON FB AND NPARC WEB PAGE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHECK AT ANY TIME, PLEASE CALL THE FERRY ON 0740691369 OR BAMAGA OFFICE 0740904120.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL AT THE ROADHOUSE WITH LICENCE AND REGISTRATION.

ANY PERSON NOT REGISTERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS. LICENCES WILL BE CHECKED.
CCTV CAMERAS ARE INSTALLED AT THE FERRY AND ROADHOUSE IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

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Peaceful Serenity at sunset

The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Queensland covers a wide geographic area of approximately 48,000 sq km and includes three local government Council areas.

Tip of Australia

The most northerly point of this great country.

Palm Cockatoo

Northern Peninsula Area iconic bird - Palm Cockatoo

Summer dusk skies

Beautiful scenes present themselves daily.

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Jardine River Ferry Tickets

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Jardine River Roadhouse Camping Ground

Purchase tickets online for the Jardine River Roadhouse Camping Ground.

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Community & Public Notices

Public Notice - EHRLICHIOSIS CANIS Disease affecting Dogs in Northern Australia

The disease ehrlichiosis (say AIR-LIK-EE-O-SIS) has been confirmed in a small area in NW Australia and NT for the first time in dogs. Dogs become infected after being bitten by an infected tick. For more details please click here.

PUBLIC NOTICE - CAMPS

PUBLIC NOTICE - CAMPS

AFRICAN SWINE FEVER NOTICE

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease that effects domestic and wild pigs. It is caused by the ASF virus. It is not zoonotic (a pathogen that can transfer between animals and humans). It is highly stable and can persist for weeks to months in carcasses, faeces and pork products. CLICK HERE

NPARC Water handover 2020

Milestone as Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council takes ownership of water assets

Northern Peninsula Area Flooding

WET SEASON REMINDER * Do not attempt to cross swollen or flooded creeks, causeways or bridges. If its flooded, forget it.

NPA Road Safety

NPARC wish to advise that following some recent serious accidents, we would like to remind travellers that while driving on the PDR to/from Jardine Ferry crossing, please drive to prevailing conditions, keep your lights on, and be patient while travelling on the dusty roads. As a reminder dirt roads can be slippery when wet, soft in places in dry dirt and can deteriorate quickly with wet weather and/or heavy traffic.

Community Notice Crocodiles

Be Croc wise and aware all year in NPA area

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Marine Stingers

Marine Stingers are present in NPA waters throughout summer months November to April

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NPARC Proudly represents the communities of Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon, Seisia and Bamaga.