LOCATION: Approx 576 km north of Cairns
| Coen is a small town situated on the old telegraph line that ran from Laura to Bamaga. It is the last place north for receiving mechanical repairs, petrol or supplies, apart from Weipa. Just north of Coen the only habitation is a few telegraph stations - the road generally following the telegraph line. Coen also has an airstrip and a racecourse where picnic races are held each August. |
Camping Grounds Exchange Hotel-Motel Homestead Guest House Racecourse 
AREA POST CODE: 4871 AREA PHONE CODE: 07 
International 617.... SHOPPING FACILITIES Petrol Station/Garage Facilities (Aviation Fuel Available) Post Office/Public Telephone/Taxi General Store 40 601 133 Homestead Guesthouse 40 601 137 Coen Airport 40 510 718 BANKING & EXCHANGE Commonwealth and Westpac Banking Service (limited) EMERGENCY SERVICES Hospital 40 601 141 Ambulance 40 699 825 Police 40 601 150 
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