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itinerary for travelling the Gulf

Submitted: Friday, Feb 03, 2006 at 21:22

Carlin

Hi,

We are spending several weeks doing the Gulf of Carpentaria in a few months time are are trying to put an itinerary together. Does anyone out there have an itinerary that they would like to share or recommend?

Thanks
Carlin
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AnswerID: 152836   Submitted: Friday, Feb 03, 2006 at 21:35

JW replied:

Carlin,
Where are you coming from and how long have you got?
Jon W
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FollowupID: 406774   Submitted: Saturday, Feb 04, 2006 at 14:13

Carlin posted:

JW,

We are starting from Gladstone Qld, heading up through Mt Isa, Cloncurry, etc and planning to start the Gulf track at Borolloola. We have 4 weeks all up.

Carlin
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FollowupID: 406790   Submitted: Saturday, Feb 04, 2006 at 14:55

JW posted:

Carlin,
We're almost neighbours. We live in Yeppoon.
Can't help much west of Borroloola but have done a few kms to the east.
If you have time, it is worthwhile cutting north from Barcaldine to Hughenden and Richmond to hit the dinosaur trail. Going north from the Isa to Lawn Hill, via Gregory Downs, is also worthwhile.
Have you given any consideration to Normanton, Karumba and Croydon?
Undara Lava Tubes near Mt Surprise are also worth a visit. Accom at Undara is very expensive so it is much cheaper to stay at Mt Surprise.
Einasleigh and Forsayth have iconic pubs and are worth a visit.
Hope this helps.
regards
Jon W
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FollowupID: 407285   Submitted: Monday, Feb 06, 2006 at 14:09

Carlin posted:

While I have you what are the good camp sites up at yeppoon?
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FollowupID: 407369   Submitted: Monday, Feb 06, 2006 at 19:43

JW posted:

Carlin,
Best spot is the Beachside CP on Farnborough Rd, about .75 km north of the Surf Club. Ph 49393738.
Regards
Jon W
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AnswerID: 152839   Submitted: Friday, Feb 03, 2006 at 21:40

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AnswerID: 152863   Submitted: Saturday, Feb 04, 2006 at 05:00

russ36 replied:

on the road between normanton and cloncurry, a great free campsite where the flinders river crosses the road, barra, shade, crocs. just leave it pristine as i did , and the grazier will most likely leave the gate open so its accessible to everyone in the future
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FollowupID: 407284   Submitted: Monday, Feb 06, 2006 at 14:08

Carlin posted:

We are after specific locations like this. IE campsites, tracks off the main tracks in the gulf area. We have no boat so any fishing spots?
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