GREENDOG posted:

Thanks Lyn,for your reply i'll check it out when we get there,now tell me do you have to drop into the station on your way through to were you camp on the river or is there same one out there that you have to pay for your camp sight and tinnie,may seem a stupid question but we have'nt been out that way before,cheer's GREENDOG

Al & Mrs Al (Vic) posted:

Hi again,

No you don't have to, the camp has it's own "office" with a small kiosk as well, you pay your fees there and organise the hire of a tinnie at the same time. It's a fantastic place! We passed the homestead on the way to Lawn Hill, but didn't stop, the McGinnis family no longer own Bowthorn station, they had just sold the place when we were there last year, and the new owners were quite happy for the camp to remain open. It is quite well signposted to get in, we came in from Burketown.

The amenities block had just been refurbished and was brilliant, we had a great time there, and if you're into walking there is a great walk along the river, it's 7km return most of it walking on river sand, but it was worth the effort, or alternatively you can hire canoes and paddle up the river.

cheers

Lyn

GREENDOG posted:

Thanks Lyn fantastic info we are caming in from Lawn Hill and probally staying for about 3 days,oh one other thing did you see any big Lizards while you were there,sorry should of asked about that before,thanks GREENDOG

Al & Mrs Al (Vic) posted:

Hi Greendog, we didn't see any big lizards, we saw heaps of Kingfishers, a small snake, toads, and there are quite a few roos.

cheers

Lyn