Barramundi Fishing
Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to ply their craft on the waterways surrounding Burketown. Whether you are on the Albert, Nicholson, Leichhardt, or Gregory river, there's a catch to be found.
Remember, Barramundi prefer warmer weather; they love live bait but also respond very well to hard-bodied lures.
If you want some expert guidance, ask one of the Yagurli tour guides or book a Fishing Charter.
- Updated Tue 17 April 18
Gliders and other Cloud lovers
If there has been a brisk sea breeze blowing through Burketown all day and the fridges in the Burketown Pub have frosted over, then there is a very good chance that the next day, you will see a Morning Glory Cloud roll its away towards town.
- Updated Sat 25 June 16
Birdwatchers
Some 30km south-west of Burketown is a large wetland area known as Bluebush Swamp, which is something of a birdwatchers paradise. The co-ordinates are available at www.environment.gov.au/water/wetlands/australian-wetlands-database/directory-important-wetlands
- Updated Wed 01 March 17
What to do and see on the way here from Cairns
- Chilligoe and Mungana Caves National Park.
- Undara Lava Tubes
- Cobbolt Gorge
- Georgetown
- Carpentaria Shire
- Updated Fri 24 March 17
Lifestyle Enthusiasts
The aforementioned Burketown Pub provides not just the best night in town but an opportunity to hear a Tall Tale or two ...
- Updated Wed 01 March 17
What to do and see on the way to Burketown from Normanton
- Burke and Wills Camp 119
- Alexandra Falls
- Leichhardt Falls
- Updated Fri 24 March 17
Going west from Burke Shire
- Adels Grove
- Hells Gate Roadhouse
- Manangoora Fishing Camp
- Borroloola
- Limmen National Park
- Lorella Springs
- Updated Wed 01 March 17
Around Burke Shire
Amongst so many other attractions,
- World Barramundi Fishing Championships held every Easter
- Old Government Bore
- Tirranna Springs Roadhouse
- Gregory River
- ...
- Updated Fri 04 August 17
Going south from Burketown
It is bitumen from Burketown all the way to Cloncurry and is about 500km, though with long, straight stretches it feels a lot longer. Cloncurry itself has some great driving trails and you will need to drop into the Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Centre to get a map, plus it’s a nice spot to sit down and relax for a bit.
Read More- Updated Mon 04 September 17