Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community on the western Cape York Peninsula, known for its strong Wik and Kugu cultural heritage and art. Access is primarily by air, with seasonal road access affected during the wet season.
Predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community with a close-knit, family-oriented lifestyle centered on culture, art, hunting, fishing and community programs. Employment is mainly in council, education, health, arts and ranger services; amenities are basic and the township is dry with alcohol restrictions.
1 school found
1 school in this area