Shopping and Fuel
The Bamaga township has one major supermarket/variety store which is operated by the Islander Board of Industry and Service. The IBIS service most islands through the Torres Strait. The store at Bamaga is air-conditioned and has a comparable food line with major retailers in Cairns. The store does have frozen meat from Cairns butchers. It is however advisable to purchase in bulk, both grocery and meat when in Cairns and restock from the local store when required. The Bamaga and surrounding communities are well serviced by Sea Swift and Jardine Shipping companies twice weekly. Freight charges are minimal and delivery by Jardine Shipping is to the door.
Air-conditioned supermarkets are also at Seisia and Umagico Communities. Shopping around at all supermarkets will usually find an item.
The Seisia Meatworks has recently commenced operation which provides a range of meat products. Meat is sourced locally as well as grain fed regions such as Atherton Tablelands and Gympie. The quality is of a good standard and is found locally at the Seisia Supermarket.
Fresh produce is delivered by shipping companies and available twice weekly (Monday and Thursday).
There is one local clothing store with limited lines of clothing and some lines of haberdashery. There is no local hairdresser however there are some on Thursday Island.
There are three service stations located at Bamaga, Seisia and Injinoo. Diesel and unleaded petrol are available. Mechanical services are also available at various locations in the Community.
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