NORMANTON TOP 5

NORMANTON IS THE ENTRANCE TO THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA AND THERE IS MUCH MORE TO THIS REMOTE TOWN THAN MEETS THE EYE. HERE ARE FIVE FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND THE TOWN …

WORDS + PHOTOS GLENN MARSHALL

WHEN you think of Gulf Country, the mind wanders to thoughts of dusty outback stations, rogue cattle, crocodiles and barramundi. The landscape is harsh and remote, yet it has been drawing in nomads for years who want to escape cold southern winters. These days, the secret is out, and many folk are now tackling the route from Cairns to Broome via the Savannah Way. Money has been thrown into the roads and what was once dirt is now bitumen, and what was once a single-lane of blacktop is now modern two-lane roads. It is far easier to get to Normanton than it used to be and once there, it’s well worth spending a few days in the area so you can experience what this part of the country has to offer. 1 NORMANTON PUB…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2024

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