Not much that we wanted to see in Cloncurry, other than the sign that said it had the highest recorded temperature in Australia of 127 degrees Fahrenheit back in 1898 - 53c - bloody hot.
Heading north now along the Matilda hwy where we stopped at the Bourke and Wills road house for fuel and morning tea. There would have been 10 road trains stopped, all full of cattle heading south - either for sale, export or agistment due to the drought conditions. The road was a narrow single lane for part with long areas of dual lane.
The country side is dotted with large numbers of termite mounds, and in one case we mistook a section as a graveyard. There were about 30 mounds all under a tree with nothing around them - spooky. They just looked like tombstones.
We have arrived at Karumba at last via Normanton and the Gulf is before us. A large flock of Brolgas in a water hole as we approached welcomed us to our Northern destination. Weather is hot and breezy but we don't care. It has only taken 4200k to arrive so we plan to stay at least 4 nights. As expected, nearly everything is tourist orientated with world famous fish and chips at Ashes, world famous sunset at the sunset bar etc etc etc.
The bikes came off and we road into Karumba itself as we are staying at Karumba point (much nicer) - a little weird that we are warned to watch out for crocodiles on the bike track but hey, we are north........dinner was at the sunset tavern, a short walk away where barramundi was eaten as we watched the sun dip into the Gulf, rather special though we have seen more intense sunsets.
Up at 6:15 to join KerryD charters for a spot of fishing. Everything supplied and skipper Paul motored us out into the gulf. What a great morning and successful outing with all on board catching more fish than needed. Blue salmon, silver back salmon but no barramundi. Our neighbour Colin offered his services with the cleaning and filleting and seeing he is a professional fisherman and still fishes every week at 73 y.o. - very spry, I took him up on his offer. We ended with enough fish for 12 decent meals so into the freezer they went. Can highly recommend the charter as a good way to see the gulf, fish, and get lots of local info as well. 5 1/2 hours well spent.
4th September - another hot day with the breeze coming up so a washing morning as we prepare to head out tomorrow. A little beach fishing and then 1/2kg of prawns and chips or lunch at Ashes(world famous!!!!) and a swim in the pool to cool down. It is amazing the people you meet as every one is willing to talk about their travels, where they have been, what to see and what to miss. Great when planning the next destination . There are some people who have been in the park to 8 months, some who come for 3 months every year, a 91 yo from Dubbo who drives himself here every year and stays 4 months (gets around on his frame) - brilliant. We have met people for all states, and people working here for NYC.
Heading north now along the Matilda hwy where we stopped at the Bourke and Wills road house for fuel and morning tea. There would have been 10 road trains stopped, all full of cattle heading south - either for sale, export or agistment due to the drought conditions. The road was a narrow single lane for part with long areas of dual lane.
The country side is dotted with large numbers of termite mounds, and in one case we mistook a section as a graveyard. There were about 30 mounds all under a tree with nothing around them - spooky. They just looked like tombstones.
We have arrived at Karumba at last via Normanton and the Gulf is before us. A large flock of Brolgas in a water hole as we approached welcomed us to our Northern destination. Weather is hot and breezy but we don't care. It has only taken 4200k to arrive so we plan to stay at least 4 nights. As expected, nearly everything is tourist orientated with world famous fish and chips at Ashes, world famous sunset at the sunset bar etc etc etc.
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