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Jardine River Mouth (Thayanhaku) The mouth of the Jardine River is accessible via the Muttee Head (Ukumba) road. This road was originally constructed by the USA armed forces during World War II to access a deep water jetty to land equipment on the mainland. It was to here that Saibai Islanders first came in the late 1940's. Their chief, Bamga Ginau, after whom Bamaga is named, is buried at Injinoo (Cowal Creek) which was the only settlement on the mainland at the time. The Muttee Head (Ukurnba) road is gazetted as a public road however the Jardine Mouth road and the surrounding land belong to Injinoo and is a traditional hunting and fishing area for the people. There are many middens in the area, evident by the bone and shell fragments dating back hundreds of years - these should be left undisturbed. Camping Camping is allowed in this area. You will require all supplies for camping here. The road is sandy in places and winching may be necessary as the area dries up after the green season. Please protect anchor trees from winch cables and chains. Campers are reminded that fish may be taken for consumption in the Injinoo area however no wildlife product may be removed or exported from Injinoo land for sale or consumption elsewhere. The Jardine River mouth is the outlet of the Cape's largest river. Crocodiles are present and the area is generally a natural storehouse. The lower Jardine boasts extensive mangrove systems, sand flats, fresh water swamps, monsoon forest, open woodland and various mixed communities. Nature Checklist
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