Brisbane to Lawn Hill

Go to www.travelmate.com.au and click on "mapmaker".

They say nearly 26 hours.

They say go out through Wooloongabba; onto Cloncurry; Gregory Downs to Lawn Hill

A few years ago now since we did that trip.
Many different ways to go, depending how much time you have and how much of the local country you want to see.
We live south side of Brisy and wanted to go straight there, since we had done a few trips on the Matilda highway previously.

Straight up the bitumen, west to Morven, to Augathella, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, then left and north again. 2 choices via the Gregory river or via burke and wills road house.
We wanted to get there and not worry about the bits in between so stops were Augathella & Mt Isa. In to Lawn Hill the third day just after lunch. Both boys were travelling with us at the time so we didn't push it.
That any help?

SDC it would be bit easier if you told us a little bit more. Vehicle? towing? etc

Just getting to Lawn Hill can be a great part of the enjoyment of trvavelling. Last Sept we drove the Matilda Highway and stopped at Roma, Charleville, Longreach, Cloncurry before heading further north. They are all amaizing places which should be views as they offer great local attractions and enjoyment.

Forget Burke & Wills as we found it lacking in most things except the ability to extract lots of $$$$ for any services offered. I'd would swing by Gregory Downs as it is a beautiful place and a great spot to take a break.

There is so much to do out there that the time will disappear far too quickly for your liking.

Happy trails,

Patrick

sdc

We have been to Lawn Hill a number of times now and each time taken a different route. Last time we headed out of Brisbane and stopped at Augathella for the night. From there onto Winton for the next night, followed by Mt Isa for the Third night. We spent a couple of days looking around Mt Isa and then onto Lawn Hill. To get there we headed west about 120 K's and then turned north. It is signposted and takes you through Riversleigh station and the fossil deposits. When at Lawn Hill there are 2 options for staying, the national park itself ( a little worn out due to numbers of visitor) or Adels Grove ( private camping ground). When comparing the NP a couple of years age to our first visit in 1989 the campsites were what was worn out.
Once we left lawn Hill we went out through Gregory Downs ( a beer at the pub is worth it) and on to Burke and Wills Roadhouse. From there you can head north or south depending on time.
I hope this was of some help and no matter which way you go it is worth the trip. One of the best places in Australia.

Glenmac

Hi SCD

Just another way to go if you are heading for Mt Isa, but ask at the cop shop in Mt Isa before you go that way, they were very helpful.
From Mt Isa head west to Camooweal and then about 44klms turn north along a track which will take you through Riversleigh to Adel's Grove/Lawn Hill. The track was being upgraded in 2002 and it's quite picturesque along the 3 river crossings to the fossil site. Look for the little Gnome at one of the river crossings, very cute. The road in 2002 was very rough but last year it was well graded FROM Adel's Grove to the Riverleigh's Fossil site. Allow about an 1 hour depending on your apertite for this sort of stuff for a look and see at Riversleigh, very interesting

Also below, it's a no go on the Gregory R now.
This is from a letter for info that I enquired about, maybe best to check.

Council’s policy is to close camping on the river bed of the river at Gregory. This will be in place from April this year.
Regards
Craig Turnour
Chief Executive Officer
Burke Shire Council
PO Box 90
Burketown QLD 4830
Telephone:(07) 4745 5100
Facsimile: (07) 4745 5181
E-mail: burkesc@bigpond.com
Website: www.burkeshirecouncil.com

Cya
Tripp'n
:)