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ABOUT Burketown
The Gulf of Savannah is an interesting region to visit all year. However, during the monsoon season, transportation methods must be carefully considered, as some parts of the Gulf Savannah region suffer from a lack of road infrastructure.
Burketown sits on the Albert River and on the east-west dividing line between the wetlands to the north and the beginning of the savannah grass plains (Plains of Promise) to the south, some 25 kilometres from the coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Albert River is tidal, and the Gulf is accessible from Burketown by boat.
Surrounding environs include flat, grassy plains to the south and immense salt flats and wetlands to the north. The Nicholson River is some 17 kilometres to the west and is fresh water and perennial. The wetlands are breeding grounds for crocodiles, barramundi and prawns, and many bird species prolific during the summer months.
The grasslands to the south are the habitat of a great array of wildlife, including emus, kangaroos and birdlife.
During September and October, Morning Glory Clouds, rolling cloud banks of up to 1000km long, appear in the sky above Burketown.
Places to stay near Burketown
End Of The Road Motel
133 kmMulti award winning End Of The Road Motel features the only absolute beach front holiday accommodation in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
MoreAshs Holiday Units
133 kmAsh’s offers guests great facilities including pool, barbecue area, laundry, fish cleaning facilities and is close to Sunset Tavern and walking distance to coastline sunsets,
MoreKarumba Point Sunset Caravan Park
133 kmKarumba Point Sunset Caravan Park is Karumba’s most popular destination for visitors to Karumba.
MoreGee-Dees Family Cabins
133 kmGee-Dee’s Family Cabins at Karumba Point offer affordable family-style, couple or fisherperson accommodation on the Gulf of Carpentaria at the mouth of the Norman River.
MoreKarumba Point Holiday Tourist Park
136 kmKarumba Point Tourist Park is a popular destination for travellers wanting to experience all that the Gulf of Carpentaria has to offer, with the beach,
MoreAAOK Moondarra Caravan Park
334 kmAOK Moondarra Caravan Park provides quality accommodation to the travelling public and caravanners for long or short term stays in Mount Isa.
MoreAbacus Motel
337 kmOffering outstanding accommodation for corporate guests and travellers, the Abacus Motel Mount Isa is situated close to the airport (4-minute drive).
MoreDiscovery Parks – Mount Isa
338 kmSet by the banks of the beautiful Leichhardt River, the holiday park Discovery Parks. Mount Isa is an excellent base to explore.
MoreSunset Tourist Park
338 kmNestled alongside a spring fed creek, Sunset Tourist Park is conveniently located close to the town centre with shops, cafes and a great bakery.
MoreNightcap at Barkly Hotel
339 kmGuests love Nightcap’s laid-back approach to quality accommodation and convenient location just six kilometres from the Mt Isa airport.
MoreThings to see and do near Burketown
Discover The Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre, the secrets of only hatchery in the world to breed the Southern Gulf strain barramundi.
Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre & Hatchery Karumba
133 km
Experience soaring red cliffs, deep emerald waters, expansive savanna landscapes and one of the richest fossil mammal deposits in the world.
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
165 km
The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh and Naracoorte were inscribed in the World Heritage List in 1994.
Riversleigh World Heritage Site, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
175 km
The Droving Heritage Centre is located in the Qld/NT border town of Camooweal.
The droving museum houses a history of Australia’s pioneering past.
Droving Heritage Centre
293 km
Wide expanses of Mitchell grass plains and spinifex woodland are protected in this park on the Barkly Tableland, a peaceful stopover for weary travellers.
Wiliyan-ngurru National Park
301 km
Lake Moondarra is situated just 17 kilometers north of the city centre of Mount Isa.
Lake Moondarra
325 km
Outback at Isa is your one stop shop to explore what the region has to offer. They are an award winning Visitor Information Centre.
Outback at Isa
340 km
Visit three fascinating attractions in one location.
Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum
340 km
Enjoy paddle boarding, fishing, picnicking, bird watching and more at Chinaman Creek Dam. It has something for the whole family!
Chinaman Creek Dam
350 km
The Cloncurry Lookout is just a three-minute drive out of town, and features a stunning water tank mural and 360-degree views of the outback.
Cloncurry Lookout
350 km
Chinaman Creek Dam is the perfect place to start your exploration of Cloncurry’s natural gifts.
Chinaman Creek Dam – Eco Trail
350 km
Florence Clark Park, located in the Cloncurry town centre, is a great place for a family picnic.
Florence Clark Park
350 kmWhile at Burketown why not try these Tours
Balloon Aloft Burketown
9 kmBalloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.
MoreYagurli Tours
10 kmYagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
MoreNorth West Tours
335 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
423 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
465 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo is a magical landscape alive with the culture of the Ewamian
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
539 kmOnly 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.
MoreFox Helicopter Services
599 kmFox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park.
MoreRed Dirt Tours
636 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
636 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
749 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
804 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Pioneers
804 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
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