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The Lions Den Hotel

<p>We offer the best camping on Cape York, powered and unpowered sites, safari lodges nestled amongst the trees, single and double room dongas, playground, natural swimming holes and beautiful grounds overlooked by Black Mountain.</p>
<p>Accommodation, Full meal and Bar services 7 days.</p>
<p><b>Ph (07) 4060 3911</b></p>

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Laura Roadhouse

<p>The roadhouse is conveniently located on the Peninsula Development Road and has fuel and a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. It also has an onsite restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meals are home cooked and generous in size. Toilet facilities on site for use of patrons and customers only.</p>
<p><b>Ph: (07) 4060 2211</b></p>

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Quinkan Hotel

<p>The hotel has two rooms with fans and a shared toilet and shower.</p>
<p>At the rear of the hotel is a large campground with toilet/shower block set in tranquil surroundings which attracts a variety of birds.</p>
<p>The hotel also serves meals with an indoor restaurant and outdoor seating.</p>
<p>Ph: 07 4060 3393</p>

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Lakeland Downs Hotel

<p>Lakeland Downs Hotel has 18 self contained units.</p>
<p>There is a bar and beer garden and meals are served.</p>
<p><b>Ph: 07 4060 2142</b></p>

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Grand Hotel

<p>Our waterfront location is the perfect spot for both locals and tourists to sit back, relax and take in the pristine views. Situated on the foreshore of Thursday Island, enjoy magnificent views of the Endeavour Strait, Horn Island and Prince of Wales Island, with the Cape York Peninsula in the distance. The Grand Hotel offers comfortable motel-style rooms, delicious food, ice-cold beverages, and a great atmosphere.</p>

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Hann River Roadhouse

<p>The roadhouse has a spacious and shady campground and mechanical workshop.</p>
<p>Meals are served between 7.30am and 10pm (7 days a week). Souvenirs, maps and supplies are available in the shop with EFTPOS and a public phone.</p>
<p>Good fishing in the nearby Hann River.</p>
<p><b>Ph: 07 4060 3242</b></p>

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Merluna Station

<p>Merluna Station is 35 kms from the Bamaga turnoff on the Weipa Road.</p>
<p>It is well sign posted along the Peninsula Development Road and is a short 8 km drive into the station which is an “Oasis in the Dust”. Merluna Station has a range of accommodation with ensuite cabins, ensuite rooms, single rooms and a large campground. The rustic camp shed doubles as a camp kitchen and a recreation area. Facilities include pool table, ping pong table, dart board, swimming pool and laundry. There are 3 short walking tracks along the creek within walking distance from the campground with an abundance of birds and other wildlife.  Meals are available and very popular for campers – it is appreciated if meals are ordered in advance.  </p>

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Musgrave Roadhouse

<p>This beautifully maintained historic homestead provides travellers with comfortable accommodation and shared facilities, grassy camping area, huge home-style meals, refreshing beverages and fuel. EFTPOS is available.</p>
<p>Located 136 km north of Laura the roadhouse is halfway between Cairns and Weipa.</p>
<p>Locals drop in to pick up mail, “truckies” in their “big rigs” transporting essential supplies to remote Cape York communities and cattle stations often rest here and travellers gather to share stories and share some handy  tips on conditions and places to visit on the way to “the tip”.</p>
<p>Musgrave Telegraph Station was named after Sir Anthony Musgrave who was governor of Queensland from 1883-1888. The station was one of 6 constructed to service the new electric telegraph line on Cape York Peninsula in 18866. All 6 Cape York stations (Musgrave, Coen, Mein, Morton, McDonnell and Paterson) were pre-cut and framed in Brisbane by the contracting firm E & J Headland. It opened for business on December 23 1886.</p>
<p>In the late 1920’s, the high cost of maintenance and low traffic on the line prompted the Post Master General to consider closing some of the stations. Short wave radio had been introduced on Thursday Island and it was felt that alternate telegraph stations could be closed without seriously affecting the service. Musgrave Telegraph Station closed on June 22 1929.</p>
<p>Fred Shepard bought the station in 1931. He already owned Lilyvale Station and then applied for the lease on Artemis and Mary Valley, thus completing the estate of 2350 sq kms. He died in 1952 and the properties continued to be operated by his wife Mary and family. Mary retired to Mareeba in 1976 and the estate was divided between the families.</p>
<p>Because of its location Musgrave has always been of vital importance to the welfare of travellers in Cape York Peninsula. As more tourists began to visit the region the family decided to turn the homestead into a Roadhouse. Meals and drinks were originally served from under the house until the present café and accommodation were built in the 1980s. It has seen many changes but is still owned and operated by family members.</p>
<p><strong>Ph: (07) 4060 3229<br /><a href="http://www.musgraveroadhouse.com.au" target="_blank">www.musgraveroadhouse.com.au</a></strong></p>

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Federal Hotel

<p>Motel accommodation includes <b>15 modern, spacious motel rooms</b>, complete with ensuite, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone lines, bar fridge, television, iron & ironing boards, tea and coffee making facilities are included in every room. Complimentary continental breakfast is included in your room rate. The Federal Hotel is also a wireless hotspot. Our popular counter meals are served every day in the Bar, Restaurant or the Beer Garden. </p>
<p><b>Ph: 07 4069 2500</b></p>

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Archer River Roadhouse

<p>The Roadhouse is famous for the massive Archer Burger, which can be enjoyed with a refreshing icy cold beer under the recently expanded patio.</p>
<p>There is a range of accommodation types to suit all tourist preferences and budgets; Lush green camping grounds, shared units or ten fully air-conditioned single bedrooms.</p>
<p>Facilities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Washing machines</li>
<li>Disabled access</li>
<li>2 public phone boxes and public Internet connection</li>
<li>Minor mechanical and tyre repairs</li>
</ul>
<p>Open from May through to December from 8am to 10pm</p>
<p><b>Ph: 07 4060 3266</b></p>