Mataranka to Normanton

Hi Will.
There is plenty of places to camp along the way.The 3 i liked were Southern lost City,Lorella Springs allow at least 5-7 days,it is a brilliant place with lots to do and see and just outside of Booroloola (34 k) King Ash Bay.
Cheers
Stuart and Gunny

Western Lost City. Phone the ranger at Nathan River(08 8975 9940) to get key to gate.The gate is locked to control visitor numbers and to prevent camping. From memory there are only four keys available. Vans can be left at the Ranger Station.

Southern Lost City. This is just as good and you can camp here. However camping at nearby Butterfly Springs is even better.

Caranbirini Conservation Reserve. More lost city formations, good walks and a waterhole with a bird hide. Day use only. No camping.

Kingfisher Camp. Good camping area on the Nicholson River on the way to Lawn Hill from the North. Lots of birds. Good kayaking on river.

Thanks for the reply's. I have just called Adels Grove and Hellsgate Roadhouse. Quite a bit of rain has fallen and infact it was raining at Hells Gate when I rang. Adels Grove said that the road from Camooweal to Lawn Hill is closed and the only way in is via Gregory Downs although it has had upto 60mm in the area!! I think we will be monitoring the weather closely and take it as it comes but slowly slowly. One point of interest from the phone calls was that King Fisher camping is no longer a go due to new owners and also the road from the North into Lawn Hill is currently closed. Got to love that red country when it gets wet which certainly puts a stop to your progress.

As others have said, a huge tick for Lorella Springs, and make sure you give yourself several days as there are so many interesting tracks to follow.
Lost City is also great, and Lawn Hill is a must. Even at the start of your journey the tracks through various properties from Mataranka to Roper Bar are interesting, and the Tomato Island camp ground on the Roper River is well worth a stop-over (especially if you're interested in fishing).
Enjoy!