Pormpuraaw

It's on the western coast of Cape York,


... between Aurukun in the north,


... and Kowanyama in the south.

Road in from Musgrave

The road to it starts just south of Musgrave. 

Right after the turnoff it turns into a gravel road.

It crosses a few creeks,

... and rivers ...



... that can be up during the wet season.



Just like the PDR, there are some sections that are sealed,



... but most is not.



Ther are dips,



... bridges,



... hills and gullies,



... and grids as you pass by station gates and signs.



Glengarland,



... Strathhaven,



... Astrea,



... Starthburn,



... Strathmay,



... Strathgordon,



... and Southwell stations.



The last bit is sealed, as usual.

The Community

You come to the community signs,



... then cross the Station Creek,



... a big plain,



... and come to the community.



It is a beautiful and colourful one,



... with a supermarket,



... post office,



... art centre,



... church,



 ... most buildings beautifully painted,



... in indigenously themed murals.



When you drive past the airport,



... you come to the beautiful beach,



... and there are tracks ...



... north to Mungkan,




... and south to Chapman river mouths.

Coleman River Camping

Outside the town,



... there is also the Coleman River,



... which you also cross on the road in from Musgrave.



There is a bit of a track in, which is easy to follow,



... and you get to the river.



Full detail is in the Destination Guide.

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