Barra, sunsets and fantastic festivals in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Barra fishing, epic sunsets and fantastic festivals are huge drawcards to the Gulf of Carpentaria, where the outback meets the sea.
Normanton
Normanton is a unique outback destination on the Norman River, a small cattle town with an excess of old-world charm. Check out the Victorian architecture, fish for barramundi and salmon in the river or snap a pic with Krys, a 9m statue of a saltwater croc.
Hop aboard the Gulflander for the journey of a lifetime
First opened in the 19th-century, the Gulflander is a memorable train experience taking visitors from ‘nowhere to nowhere’.
Gulf of Carpentaria | Where the outback meets the sea
There is plenty to see and do in the spectacular Gulf of Carpentaria, with amazing birdwatching, fishing, wildlife and Outback events.
Big things road trip in Northwest Queensland
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.
Carpentaria Country, Our Saltwater Outback
Queensland’s overlooked “west coast” is raw and wondrous, a saltwater outback with Arafura-blue waters, even if a bit snap-happy with crocs.
