They even named a river after me!Sunday morning reached Burketown about 11.30am. Resting up at the Burketown caravan park. Lots of corrugations and dust. Some sections only covering less than 10 kilometres an hour. Best run was this morning averaging 23kph with the wind behind them. Seeing lots of wildlife and the biggest red kangaroos they have ever seen, lots of brolgas and parrots. Had a craving for hot chips served at a takeaway in a caravan. Both have lost weight. Changing colour by the day. High quality photos will be posted as soon as they arrive in Cairns by mail as the internet connections are a bit slow out west.
Next stop Doomadgee departing Monday morning. Been told not to camp in that town
About Burketown
Burketown sits on the Albert River and on the east - west-dividing line between wetlands to north and the beginning of the savannah grass plains. Established in the 1860s as a supply town for cattle farmers it is the oldest town in the Gulf area. The town is a major service centre for the region's cattle industry and is the entrance to the Gulf of Carpentaria, 25 km away by boat. Burketown is an interesting region to visit all year, however during the monsoon season transportation methods must be carefully considered as roads in the western Gulf Savannah region are largely unsealed. Burketown is the best location to view the unique Morning Glory cloud formation during the months of September to October. The town boasts to being the Barramundi capital of the world and hosts the World Barramundi Championships each Easter. There are a number of other activities that can be enjoyed while in Burketown such as bird watching, bush walking, camping, station activity and fishing. Fuel, medical facilities, banking facilities, mechanical services, food and airport are all available in Burketown.
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