Normanton

Barra fishing, epic sunsets and fantastic festivals are huge drawcards to the Gulf of Carpentaria, where the outback meets the sea.

First opened in the 19th-century, the Gulflander is a memorable train experience taking visitors from ‘nowhere to nowhere’.

There is plenty to see and do in the spectacular Gulf of Carpentaria, with amazing birdwatching, fishing, wildlife and Outback events.

Time to go big or go home and embrace the unique side of our culture and the quirky towns that make it a fantastic road trip.

Queensland’s overlooked “west coast” is raw and wondrous, a saltwater outback with Arafura-blue waters, even if a bit snap-happy with crocs.

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