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Burketown

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.

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Places to stay near Burketown

Karumba Point Holiday Tourist Park

Karumba Point Tourist Park is a popular destination for travellers wanting to experience all that the Gulf of Carpentaria has to offer, with the beach,

Mitchell Grass Retreat

Luxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.

The Lake Quilpie

The Lake Quilpie offers a range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Bailey Bar Caravan Park

This little tree lined park is a winter haven for many travellers looking for a homely stop over on their way to the north.

Artesian Waters Caravan Park

Artesian Waters Caravan Park is a popular spot for opal fossickers and tourists alike. It is located in the heart of the Yowah opal fields,

Camp at Neville Hewitt Weir, Baralaba

Chain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.

Maree’s Farmstay

Maree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.

Hotel Cunnamulla

Hotel Cunnamulla offers real country comfort with classic country hotel-style rooms with private ensuites.

Cunnamulla Tourist Park

The park is ideally located at the cross roads of the Matilda and Adventure Highways and is the perfect spot to base yourself.

Camping at Apex Park, Moura

Apex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.

Camp at Goovigen Recreation Grounds

Goovigen Recreation Grounds is a quiet, low-cost campground located on Stone Crescent in Goovigen. Grassy and slab sites available with easy access from the highway.

Charlotte Plains

Charlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla Queensland!

Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre & Hatchery Karumba

Bush Tucker Garden

Richmond Fossil Hunting Sites

Jack Brown Lions Park

Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building

Whitula Gate Museum

Redbank Park, Jericho

Quilpie Memorial Swimming Pool

Hydro Power Plant

Leahy Historical House

Dowling Track

Morven Historical Museum

While at Burketown why not try these Tours

Balloon Aloft Burketown

Balloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.

Yagurli Tours

Yagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.

North West Tours

North West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.

Cobbold Gorge Tours

Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.

Discovery Experiences – Undara

Only 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.

Outback Pioneers

Outback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.

Outback Aussie Tours – Day Tours

Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.

Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours

The Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.

Dingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland

Whether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!

Eromanga Natural History Museum

The Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.

Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’

Discover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.

WWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville

Discover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.

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