Kicking Around Karumba
While at Cubbaroo, we took a trip up to Karumba. It was a really nice place, and the sunsets were amazing. We stayed in our tent, not wanting to punish the caravan on dirt roads. When we set up at Karumba, we realised one of the tent poles was missing. We had a lopsided tent the whole weekend. The sunsets we saw were amazing. Joel also liked fishing there.
'Outback by the sea' at the Gulf of Carpentaria
72 km from Normanton on the Gulf of Carpentaria QLD
Our favourite camp spot:
Gulf Country Caravan Park ($) – Yappar St, Karumba. Ph: 07 4745 9148. Shady sites, cabins, pool and BBQs.We found this to be an enjoyable and family friendly place to stay. No free or low cost camping in this area.
Places to visit:
Karumba Visitor Information Centre: Walker St, Karumba
PH: 07 4747 7522
Croc n Crab Cruises ($): Morning river cruises with croc spotting, seafood tasting and crab tying. Ph: 07 4745 9009.
Need to make sure all are aware of crocodiles and the need for safety precautions.
Family Drives and Walks: We encourage you to do what we did. We drove around and stopped and had a walk to view the coastal area. We were excited to overlook the water of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Stephen enjoyed early morning walks. Joel (14) enjoyed early morning fishing! Great photo opportunities to prove you have made it to the Gulf!
Gee Dee's Boat Hire ($) – Boat hire requiring boat licence. Half and full day hires. Ph: 07 4745 9433.
Kathryn 'M' Fishing Charters ($) - Full or half day. Ph: 07 4745 9449.
Joel's fishing tips: A fun and popular place to go fishing. Stay back from the water's edge due to crocs.
Family Eating Out:
Ash's @ The Point Cafe and Store: Palmer St, Karumba. Ph: 07 4745 9132.
Sunset Tavern: The Esplanade, Karumba. Water front dining 7 days. Ph: 07 4745 9183. We enjoyed watching the sunset as we dined as a family.
Gulf Country Caravan Park ($) – Yappar St, Karumba. Ph: 07 4745 9148. Shady sites, cabins, pool and BBQs.We found this to be an enjoyable and family friendly place to stay. No free or low cost camping in this area.
Places to visit:
Karumba Visitor Information Centre: Walker St, Karumba
PH: 07 4747 7522
Croc n Crab Cruises ($): Morning river cruises with croc spotting, seafood tasting and crab tying. Ph: 07 4745 9009.
Need to make sure all are aware of crocodiles and the need for safety precautions.
Family Drives and Walks: We encourage you to do what we did. We drove around and stopped and had a walk to view the coastal area. We were excited to overlook the water of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Stephen enjoyed early morning walks. Joel (14) enjoyed early morning fishing! Great photo opportunities to prove you have made it to the Gulf!
Gee Dee's Boat Hire ($) – Boat hire requiring boat licence. Half and full day hires. Ph: 07 4745 9433.
Kathryn 'M' Fishing Charters ($) - Full or half day. Ph: 07 4745 9449.
Joel's fishing tips: A fun and popular place to go fishing. Stay back from the water's edge due to crocs.
Family Eating Out:
Ash's @ The Point Cafe and Store: Palmer St, Karumba. Ph: 07 4745 9132.
Sunset Tavern: The Esplanade, Karumba. Water front dining 7 days. Ph: 07 4745 9183. We enjoyed watching the sunset as we dined as a family.