Wangetti, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WangettiQueensland |
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Gatz balancing rocks, Wangetti Beach, 2017
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 Wangetti
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 50 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.70/km2 (1.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4877 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 71.7 km2 (27.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Douglas | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Leichhardt | ||||||||||||||
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Wangetti is a small coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Shire of Douglas. A "locality" is like a small area or district.
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Exploring Wangetti's Location
Wangetti is a beautiful place right by the ocean. The main road, called the Captain Cook Highway, goes through the town. It follows the coastline closely.
Natural Surroundings
Most of the land in Wangetti is undeveloped. This means it is still wild and natural. A large part of the area is inside the Macalister Range National Park. This park is very important for nature.
Protecting Wildlife
The national park is a special home for cassowary birds. These are large, flightless birds. Because of this, the park is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. This means it is protected by the world. People cannot usually enter this part of the park.
Local Roads
There is a road called the Southedge-Wangetti Road. It is also known as Quaid Road. This road was finished in 1989. However, it is not open to the public.
Wangetti's Population
In 2016, a survey counted the number of people living in Wangetti. The town had a population of 50 people.
Fun Things to Do
Wangetti is home to a popular place called Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
This is a special zoo and farm. You can see many crocodiles here. They also have other amazing Australian animals. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures was the first place in Australia to successfully breed crocodiles.
Learning in Wangetti
Wangetti has a unique school for young Indigenous mothers.
Cape York Girl Academy
This is a private boarding school for girls in grades 7 to 12. It is located on the Captain Cook Highway. In 2017, the school had 21 students. It had 3 teachers and 7 other staff members.
Supporting Young Mothers
Many young Indigenous women stop school when they become mothers. This school helps them finish their education. It also provides a supportive place for them to raise their babies.
