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ABOUT Normanton
The Gulf Savannah region extends from the Great Dividing Range in the east to the Northern Territory border in the west. The region is a safari country of golden savannah grasslands abounding with wildlife.
Established on the Norman River by William Landsborough, Normanton was the port for the Croydon Gold Rush and is a terminus of the Normanton Railway Station – whose Victorian architecture has been preserved.
Some 30 kilometres to the south-west of Normanton is camp 119, Burke and Wills’ most northerly camp. The wetlands between Normanton and Karumba are also excellent for birdwatching, particularly just after the wet season.
Normanton is 680 kilometres west of Cairns, and 500 kilometres north of Mount Isa.
Places to stay near Normanton
Karumba Point Holiday Tourist Park
33 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,
MoreKarumba Point Sunset Caravan Park
34 kmKarumba Point Sunset Caravan Park is Karumba’s most popular destination for visitors to Karumba.
MoreGee-Dees Family Cabins
34 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.
MoreAshs Holiday Units
35 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,
MoreEnd Of The Road Motel
35 kmMulti award winning End Of The Road Motel features the only absolute beach front holiday accommodation in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
MoreCobbold Village
278 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region in Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreGoldfields Hotel & Finnigan’s Rest
286 kmLocated in the Gulf Savannah region, The Goldfield’s Hotel is a landmark building in Forsayth, North QLD.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs
310 kmTalaroo Hot Springs unite one of outback Queensland’s most extraordinary geological wonders with the unique cultural experiences of the Ewamian people.
MoreGilberton Outback Retreat
330 kmWelcome to Australia’s best kept secret, Gilberton Outback Retreat.
This exclusive private luxury retreat is located in the gorgeous gold fields country of northern Queensland.
MoreJulia Creek Caravan Park
339 kmThe Julia Creek Caravan Park is one of those friendly parks you’ll find yourself recommending to others.
MoreJulia Creek Motel
340 kmJulia Creek Motel is a welcoming, family-friendly motel that puts the best of the town right at your doorstep.
MoreCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis
342 kmCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis is situated on the Overlanders Way (Flinders Highway) close to the Town Centre.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Cloncurry
342 kmBurke and Wills found beauty in Cloncurry on their journey through in 1861; now, take your turn when you stay with Discovery Parks – Cloncurry.
MoreThings to see and do near Normanton
Karumba Golf Club offers a distinctive golfing experience where the sport meets the serenity of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Karumba Golf Club
31 km
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
32 km
Wander through Croydon’s gold mining history at the Iguana Consols Mining Museum, featuring restored equipment, historic relics, and a miners hut. Free entry, open year-round.
Iguana Consols Mining Museum
138 km
Visit Croydon’s Chinese Temple Site to experience the enduring legacy of its 19th-century Chinese community through preserved historical remnants and informative trails.
Croydon’s Archaeological Chinese Temple Site
138 km
Established in 1889, Croydon Cemetery offers visitors a serene environment to connect with the region’s rich history.
Historic Croydon Cemetery
138 km
Croydon, a tiny Outback oasis on the Savannah Way, offers historic architecture and charm, warm hospitality, captivating stories, and a touch of mystery.
Croydon’s Heritage Precinct
138 km
In the heart of Queensland’s Outback, Croydon’s railway heritage tells the story of a gold rush boomtown connected by the historic Normanton to Croydon line.
A10 Steam Locomotives – Croydon’s Golden Railway Legacy
138 km
Federation Park is a serene retreat in Croydon, blending art, history, and nature. Explore steel sculptures, memorials, and shady spots perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Federation Park – a peaceful escape where history, art, and nature meet
138 km
While at Normanton why not try these Tours
Kerry D Charters
32 kmKerry D Fishing Charters is a family-owned and operated tour company based in Karumba, Queensland, offering unique and professional fishing experiences in the stunning Gulf
MoreNorthern Heli-Co
32 kmNorthern Heli-Co provides unforgettable scenic flights, heli fishing experiences, custom charter options and aerial photography throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York areas. Our
MoreBalloon Aloft Burketown
169 kmBalloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.
MoreYagurli Tours
170 kmYagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
280 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreNorth West Tours
312 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
324 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
402 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.
MoreRed Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
468 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
468 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.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
571 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Pioneers
621 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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