Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Australia’s Adventure Drive - www.savannahway.com.au 33 Normanton Tourist Park: Freecall 1800 193 469 Camping, Cabins, Pool Gulfland Motel and Caravan Park: (07) 4745 1290 Motel Ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioned, washing machine and ironing facilities Albion Hotel: (07) 4745 1218 Airconditioned rooms, meals, ATM Leichhardt Lagoons: (07) 4745 1330 Camping Brolga Palms Motel: (07) 4745 1009 Air-conditioned units, pool Central Hotel: (07) 4745 1215 Accommodation and Meals ACCOMMODATION Carpentaria Shire The Gulflander Train A “must do”, whether you travel to Croydon through some of the most remote and inaccessible countryside on the Queensland map or take a shorter experience such as a 2 hour return trip to Critters Camp or a 40 minute ride on RM60, the 80 year old vintage railmotor. During the Gulflander’s peak season an evening special from Croydon to Golden Gate, formerly the richest of the Croydon Goldfields. Passengers can enjoy a ride on the Gulflander and enjoy a traditional ‘cattle station’ meal at old Golden Gate Railway Station and return to Croydon while gazing upon the Golden sun setting in the west. Join the ‘Billy Tea & Damper’ Tour, a special three-hour return tour from Normanton to Critters Camp including billy tea, coffee, damper and scones with jam and cream at the picturesque 11-mile waterhole. Ask at the Normanton railway Station for a trip to suit you. Main Gulflander Timetable valid from April to mid December: • Departs Normanton Wednesday 8.30am - arrives in Croydon at 1.30pm. • Departs Croydon Thursday 8.30am - arrives in Normanton at 1.30pm. Same day return buses operate on both Wed and Thurs Normanton Railway Station Phone: (07) 4745 1391 Email: gulflander@qr.com.au www.thegulflander.com.au Three Tribes Gallery Indigenous gallery and workshop Open Mon-Thu: 7:00am-4:30pm, Fri: 7:00am-1:00pm, Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm. Ph: 07 4714 9032 www.bynoecacs.org.au Town Walk Stroll to L.E.W. Henry Park for a photo with the replica of Krys, the largest crocodile ever hunted. Visit the historic Burns Philp Building, Normanton Gaol and the Trackers Quarters. Fishing The Norman River has several easily accessible fishing spots around town including the old bridge. Lures or locally available bait work well. Ask at the visitor Information centre for hot spots and tips. Visit the Muttonhole Wetlands Drive through en route to Karumba to see spectacular birdlife. Visit Burke & Wills Camp 119 Burke and Wills, King and Grey arrived in the Gulf on the 9th February 1861 and established their most northerly camp; Camp 119. When heading west towards Burketown on the Savannah Way, this camp is located on the eastern bank of the Little Bynoe River, 35km west of Normanton. THINGS TO DO AND SEE Enterprise SAVANNAH GUIDES Gulflander Train