Laura
Gold mining and pastoralism are the industries which have given birth to the townships of Coen and Laura which are now significant service centers for travellers. These townships are home to a number of third generation pastoral families with historical association within the area and Aboriginal clan groups including Gugu Ballanji, Ayapathu, Gugu Minni, Lama Lama - Port Stewart, Lakefield Gugu Thaypan, Northern Kaanju, Gugu Warra, Olkolo, Gugu Yimithirr, Southern Kaanju, Gugu Yulanji, Umpila, Olkolo and Wik Peoples.
With a population fewer than 100, Laura is a small town that boasts a hotel, general store, two service stations, a school, police station,and a health clinic. Visitors can take in the Quinkan Cultural Centre which depicts indigenous, pioneering and contemporary life in Cape York and veiw the world's largest known Aboriginal rock art gallery. The district is home to dozens of Aboriginal art gallery sites, only a few of which are open to the public and some only after formal application to the Aboriginal Ranger at Laura.
Contact Cook Shire Council on 07 4069 5444