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Cape York Peninsula
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Cape York Peninsula
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This is the "tip" at the northern end of Queensland. Vast, wild, and almost uninhabited except for a few Aboriginal communities, it offers remarkable biodiversity, teeming with crocodiles and snakes. For tourism, it’s an off-the-beaten-path "adventure land."
Overview of Cape York Peninsula
This is the "tip" at the northern end of Queensland. Vast, wild, and almost uninhabited except for a few Aboriginal communities, it boasts remarkable biodiversity, teeming with crocodiles and snakes among other wildlife. For tourism, it’s an off-the-beaten-path "adventure land."
Key Facts
- Type of place: peninsula.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Location:
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- Area: 288,804 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: http://www.tourismcapeyork.com/