Wug (St Pauls)

Wug (St Pauls) Community is located on the northern end of Mua Island.

Mua Island is the second largest island in the Torres Strait. Similar to surrounding islands, Mua is characterised by mounds of rock and is lightly vegetated and well-watered.

St Pauls is accessible by boat or plane via the Kubin airstrip – approximately 20 minutes’ drive south from the community.

Location Details

Population

300 residents

Language

The language of St Pauls is Brokan (Torres Strait Creole), though many people are bilingual in Kala Lagaw Ya.

Transport

People can travel to and from the community by fixed wing aircraft (commercial and charter operators), helicopter (charter operators), or by boat (private).

Goods are transported by sea and air freight.

Council office opening hours

Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm

Council facilities

  • Community hall
  • Helipad
  • Football oval
  • Outdoor multi-purpose courts
  • Recreation facility
  • Council office
  • Marine infrastructure

Accommodation

Name Details Contact
Council Accommodation

Motel / Resort
6 rooms

Susannah Sailor
St Paul’s Lodge Pty Ltd
M: 0497604931

 

 

 

Contact Details

Oza Bosun Road, Wug (St. Pauls Community) Mua Island, QLD 4875 Australia