Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire, located on Cape Grafton in Far North Queensland, is the traditional land of the Gunggandji and Yidinji peoples. Established in 1987, it encompasses approximately 159.4 km² and is home to around 2,559 residents. The community thrives with a rich cultural heritage, highlighted by the Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct, which includes the Menmuny Museum and the Yarrabah Arts Centre. The area offers a tropical climate, with hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters, and is accessible by road from Cairns.