Departing Weipa's red vista we bounced along at 2000ft for an hour and arrived into a gloomy looking Jacky Jacky Airfield -now called Bamaga Injinoo airport.
Jacky Jacky airfield was so named after the exploer Kennedy's aboriginal guide. Kennedy was speared to death near here and Jacku Jacky completed the exploration on his own despite hostile local aborigines. Jacky Jacky airfield was also a very busy location during world war 2 and is surrounded by some wrecks and other debris (more later).The passenger terminal at Jacky Jacky airfield is basic but some nice artwork (me standing next to) inside. Outside the terminal is a large granite memorial to the people lost in the Lockhart River air crash 18 months ago which depated from this airfield- a warning to all who enter here!
Tied down BLF and were picked up by Bamaga Resort who we had booked a four wheel drive. Very good sealed road into Bamaga, 5 0r 10 minute drive.
Loaded our camping gear into the 4WD and after inspecting camping areas at nearby Sesia and Loyalty Beach not to metion a visit to the Bamaga supermarket where we were followed around by a group of hopeful native kids, headed up the 34 km red dirt road to Punsand Bay
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