The New Mapoon Community is situated between Bamaga and Seisia. The community was relocated to its present site in 1963/64 from Mapoon (known as Old Mapoon) and is the traditional country of the Gudang people. New Mapoon has an estimated population of 348 (2001), with about 97% of the total population being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.
New Mapoon has historical association and administrative responsibility for the DOGIT area. A ranger service works closely with the Injinoo and other Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) community rangers to undertake land management practices in the NPA.
Major initiatives of the community include: the Loyalty Beach campground and a bait, tackle and ice retail outlet. EFTPOS is available through most the general store and council offices. There is a Crocodile shop on the road to Punsand Bay which is thirty minutes drive from New Mapoon.
Contact New Mapoon Council 4069 3277
Information on Mapoon's alcohol management plan