Sports and Recreation
NPARC aims to provide a range of local recreational services and facilities for residents and visitors. Facilities are open to each community.
Communities are actively involved with sports such as Football, NRL, Basketball, Touch Football, Fishing, Swimming, Volleyball.
Each Community has use of and access to a Community Hall - with any Sports Ovals maintained by NPARC.
Basketball courts are located in Bamaga and Injinoo.
Bamaga Gym
Located at Yusia Ginau Oval - Adidi St, in Bamaga, the newly renovated Hunter Fitness Centre is now open.
Full access hours are not yet in operation until the key fob entry system is installed.
Current hours:
Mon - Sat 6am - 8am & 4pm - 7pm
Once key fob entry is installed, members will be able to access the gym daily - from 5am to 10pm.
NB. Community members interested in running group fitness or other programs, email to: gym@nparc.qld.gov.au
Bamaga Pool
Bamaga Swimming Pool provides a safe and relaxing alternative to escape the heat.
Pool Hours:
Monday to Friday - Morning Sessions - 6am to 9am
Morning to Friday - Afternoon sessions – 3pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday sessions – 10am to 4pm
* Pool is available for private bookings/hire on Saturday mornings from 10am – 2pm.
Revised 22/4/26
Football
Football is a very popular sport in the NPA, especially rugby.
NPARC Sports & Rec team and sport clubs organise regular sporting matches at Bamaga's Yusia Ginau Oval.
Check facebook for more match updates.
Seisia Wharf
Seisia Wharf is a mixed use seaport and a popular spot for locals and visitors to go fishing.
The Wharf offers beautiful sunsets and views of small islands across the water. It's strongly advised you do not swim here, as there are many crocodiles, sharks and stingrays in the water.
Seaswift uses the Seisia Wharf to deliver cargo, parcels, materials and equipment, food and fuel supplies for NPA’s business and resident communities.
Peddells Ferry Services also uses the Wharf as a Departure and Arrival base for the Ferry to and from Thursday Island.
For Ferry prices and/or the Ferry Timetable. Search http://peddellsferry.com.au or call (07) 4069 1551.
Facility Hire:
NPARC community facilities such as the Bamaga Pool, Community Halls and Ovals - as well as sound equipment, chairs and tables - can be hired out for functions, meetings, events, and other activities. Please contact New Mapoon Events team on 0740486600.
Sport & Recreation Plan Facilities Summary and Sport & Recreation Facilities Plan give information about the future plans for the community and can be found here on the corporate documents page.
Community Halls
Each community has access to a large community hall that can be used for church groups, community meetings or functions.
Indoor sporting games can be organised at community halls accessible for sport: Bamaga, Umagico, Injinoo.
To book community halls, use this link