Visiting Carpentaria Shire Normanton
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Established on the Norman River by William Landsborough, Normanton was the port for the Croydon goldfields and is the terminus of the historic Normanton to Croydon Railway. A classic example of Victorian architecture is preserved in the Normanton Railway Station. About 30km to the southwest of Normanton is Camp 119, Burke and Will's most northerly camp. Other historical buildings also transport travellers back to an earlier time. The wetlands between Normanton and Karumba are excellent for bird watching, particularly just after the 'wet season'. Normanton sits on a high, sandy ridge between the edge of the Savannah grasslands, which extend to the West and the wetlands to the north. Established on the Norman River by William Landsborough, Normanton was the port for the Croydon gold rush and is a terminus of the historic Normanton to Croydon Railway.
ATTRACTIONS FACILITIES Airport - Phone (07) 4745 1313 Opening hours: Multipurpose Sports Centre - Phone (07) 4745 1580 Blackwater Dump Site - Council depot in Philp Street, offices hours only ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES Albion Hotel Brolga Palms Motel Central Hotel Curley's Cattle Transport Foodworks Foote's Plumbing Gallaghers Butchering Garden Café Gobble and Go Gulf Concrete Gulf Glass & Glazing Gulf Meat Supplies Gulfland Souvenirs Gulfland Motel and Caravan Park Hawkins Transport Jack Carlec & Fuels KC's Corner
Norman River Fishing and Cruises Norman Country Snacks & Supplies
Normanton Railway Station
It is always advisable to book your "Gulflander" ticket in advance. The station also provides tourist information.
Normanton Rural Supplies Normanton Tourist Park Normanton Traders Ringrose Transport Savannah Aviation S & E Motors Sellings Supermarket Shan Rose Pharmacy Stop Shop The Purple Pub (National Hotel) Top Service Station Tuxworth & Woods Transport |
AIRSTRIP
Camp 119, the last camp of Burke and Wills expedition is down the Savannah Way towards Burketown on the left hand side of the road on the eastern bank of the Little Bynoe River (a signpost marks the access track). From this camp the expedition made a dash for saltwater. As this is a site of national historic significance, please treat it with respect.