Welcome to Carpentaria Shire Welcome to Carpentaria Shire

Welcome to Carpentaria Shire – where the Outback meets the Sea.   Carpentaria Shire is located on the Savannah Way in North Western Queensland in the south eastern region of the Gulf of Carpentaria.  The region is uniquely placed to offer residents and visitors opportunities and experiences in lifestyle, holidays, employment and investment opportunities.   Carpentaria Shire has a friendly, laid-back lifestyle and is a place where children still ride their bikes down to the river to go fishing after school without parents having to worry as they would in the larger towns and cities. 

Carpentaria Shire is the traditional country of the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj and Kurtijar people.   The Shire covers an area of approximately 65,000 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 2,200 with the countryside ranging from vast inland plains to mangrove forests, deltas and saltpans along the coastal areas of the Gulf.  

Carpentaria Shire has a diverse industry base with agriculture, fishing, mining and tourism and government administration providing the majority of the Shire's income.  Normanton is the region's government and administrative centre with much of the Shire's commercial activity coming through Karumba which has an active port based around export of zinc and lead and live cattle to Asia and a substantial fishing industry which targets prawns, barramundi, Spanish Mackerel, salmon and mud crabs.  (Gulf Savannah Development)  The region offers good infrastructure and facilities with sealed access roads, well-serviced airports, developed freight routes, primary and secondary schools, medical services, recreational and sporting facilities and the standard infrastructure to be expected in a modern community. 

Carpentaria Shire Council's Vision is "Experience Carpentaria Shire - a great place to live, work, invest and relax".   Whether you want to visit Carpentaria Shire, have a specific question about Council's services, or you are thinking about a permanent move we welcome your inquiry and look forward to being of service to you.  

Latest News Latest News

Gulf Health Happenings

This is the latest issue of Gulf Health Happenings. there is some great stuff going on up here in the Gulf; we hope you enjoy catching up on what we have been up to and what is planned over the coming months.

Notice of Water Restrictions

New water restrictions will be implemented and enforced starting on Tuesday 2 April 2013. Please read this article to get the latest update on the new restrictions.

Carpentaria Shire ANZAC Day 2013

ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing pn Gallipoli in 1915.  It is the day we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations....

New Gulf Website!

The new Gulf Savannah website is now live at www.gulf-savannah.com.au! This initiative of the Gulf Chamber of Commerce, support by funding from the Queensland Government and Etheridge, Croydon, Carpentaria and Burke Shire Councils and managed by Savannah Way Limited is another example of increasing collaboration and tourism in the Gulf Savannah.

New Rules to Protect Dugong and Turles

"Communities are requested to actively consider the hunting methods being used for turtles and dugong in their sea country areas and to seek a consensus" - extract from letter from the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs. Click Read More to view the full details.

ANZAC Day 2013

Come along and join the Carpentaria Shire community in the 2013 ANZAC Day ceremonies being held in Normanton and Karumba.

2013 Australia Day Celebrations

Carpentaria Shire Council in conjunction with he 2013 Australia Day Committee is calling for nominations from community members for the 2013 Australia Day Awards.

2013 Mid West Rugby League Draw

Click Read More to view all upcoming matches for 2013.

Animal Management and Welfare - Dog Rescue

The focus on the management of cats and dogs within Carpentaria Shire Council is on education rather than enforcement. Carpentaria Shire Council is currently offering an amnesty on...

New Gulf Substance Misuse & Community Wellbeing Service

New Gulf Substance Misuse and Community Wellbeing Service Following ongoing calls from Gulf communities for expanded drug and alcohol and mental health services, the Australian Government is...

Shire Information Shire Information

There are two seasons in the Carpentaria Shire region; The 'Dry' season and the 'Wet' season.

The 'Dry' season (or Winter), between the months of April to September, is characterised by little to no rainfall with mild to warm conditions.

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