LAWN HILL

Was up there 6 weeks ago and the road was in good condition but very dusty, like thick blinding hanging around dust.They were cleaning cattle out of Lawn Hill station at the time though and alot of trucks about.
Magic spot.

Was up there 6 weeks ago and the road was in good condition but very dusty, like thick blinding hanging around dust.They were cleaning cattle out of Lawn Hill station at the time though and alot of trucks about.
Magic spot

THANKS NICK IT'S SATURDAY THE 29th we leave not the 19th

Went to Lawn Hill this time last year, did the walks but the highlight is the canoe trip up the gorge this is a must do
Brian

Hi Kero & Berni
We were up there about a week and a half ago. Road from CLoncurry to Gregory Downs ok. After you turn at Gregory downs to go in Lawn Hill you will have a few km of bitumen and then it turns to dirt. Very dusty but not a bad road except for odd roadtrain. You then come to a sign which says (end of roadtrains). At this point the road is fairly bumpy but driveable if you drive to the conditions. Just word of warning, there is a dip on the way in which is not signed so be careful. The walks are ok but earth bleep tering except when you go to the lookout. The canoe trip costs $20 for 2 hours I think as we had our own Kayaks. The canoeing is the highlight. Loved the place and will be returning. Have fun!!!
Rob

Lawn Hill is great, you will love it! Make sure you canoe the second gorge as well as the first, you may or may not get told not to take the canoe there but it's very easy and well worth while.
Cheers Lyndon

Last went there in 1993 and liked it more than Kakadu........truly an oasis in the desert.....would rate it in the top 5 places in Australia....

Road from Cloncurry to Burke and Wills Roadhouse then to Gregory Downs is bitumen. As others have said, this ends just out of Gregory, but take it carefully and drive to the conditions and you will be fine. You need to be going slowly enough so there will be no problems if you come to a dip/dry watercourse - these are not always signed. Also, in case you meet oncoming trucks - Century Mine uses the first 45km of the section from Gregory, and at this time of the year there will be mustering traffic from Lawn Hill Station; also the weekly road train that supplies places up there, from Mt Isa.
Canoeing the Gorge is one of the best experiences in Aust. Endorse comment about both gorges. There are also some good walks around the Nat Park, especially the Island Stack walk and the full day one that goes to the upper gorge and returns parallel to the creek. Is a shorter walk that takes you round to the first gorge (canoeing not allowed on that one).
We prefer to stay at Adels Grove, 10km before the Nat Park. The camping areas are much nicer, can have hot showers and campfire (not allowed at Nat Park camp area). Adels also has a generator section if you need that. If you do not have a dog or a generator or a huge rig, then camping in their "grove" section is wonderful - very shady, lots of birdlife, right by Lawn Hill Creek - can swim. They run a very good value tour to the Riversleigh Site D. Also, at Adels, you can hire canoe and paddle their section of Lawn Hill Creek - a different experience to the Gorge canoe, but also very pleasant.
Any other questions?

Road from Cloncurry to Burke and Wills Roadhouse then to Gregory Downs is bitumen. As others have said, this ends just out of Gregory, but take it carefully and drive to the conditions and you will be fine. You need to be going slowly enough so there will be no problems if you come to a dip/dry watercourse - these are not always signed. Also, in case you meet oncoming trucks - Century Mine uses the first 45km of the section from Gregory, and at this time of the year there will be mustering traffic from Lawn Hill Station; also the weekly road train that supplies places up there, from Mt Isa.
Canoeing the Gorge is one of the best experiences in Aust. Endorse comment about both gorges. There are also some good walks around the Nat Park, especially the Island Stack walk and the full day one that goes to the upper gorge and returns parallel to the creek. Is a shorter walk that takes you round to the first gorge (canoeing not allowed on that one).
We prefer to stay at Adels Grove, 10km before the Nat Park. The camping areas are much nicer, can have hot showers and campfire (not allowed at Nat Park camp area). Adels also has a generator section if you need that. If you do not have a dog or a generator or a huge rig, then camping in their "grove" section is wonderful - very shady, lots of birdlife, right by Lawn Hill Creek - can swim. They run a very good value tour to the Riversleigh Site D. Also, at Adels, you can hire canoe and paddle their section of Lawn Hill Creek - a different experience to the Gorge canoe, but also very pleasant.
Any other questions?

We did the road from Camooweal to the Riversleigh turn-off.
Not suitable for a road van.
The first 10km North from Camooweal is good dirt but soon degenerates to a couple of tyre tracks. All the river crossings have causeways and all signage. The scenery is very good.
If you come into Lawn Hill from the South make sure you check out the Riversleigh "D" Fossil Site. We found it very good and especially loved the information and toilet block. You need to see it to appreciate it.
I was underwhelmed by Lawn Hill due to the flood damage this year. Adels Grove is a good spot but overpriced IMHO.