Lockhart River
Formerly an Anglican Mission and a centre for Sandalwood trade, today Lockhart River is a Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) covering 354,071 hectares with an approximate population of 800 people (2001) about 86% being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.
The Lockhart River Community comprises the Kuku Ya'u, Wuthathi, Umpila, Kanju and Uuthalganu peoples plus a number of smaller clan groupings is located on the northeast coast of Cape York Peninsula (directly opposite to Weipa) and approximately 800 kilometres North of Cairns.
Lockhart has a vehicle repair and service centre, health clinic and a retail store where EFTPOS is available (maximum of $100 cash out). It stocks sufficient foods for day to day living and diesel and unleaded fuels are available at the bowser.
The airstrip is run by the Lockhart River Airport Corporation.
Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council Contact 07 4060 7144
Information on Lockhart River's alcohol management plan