other things to do
The Outback now meets the sea in style!
Fishing Charters
- Half and Full day fishing, all bait and gear supplied, half day- morning tea, full day- lunch, fully shaded fishing deck.
- Fishing safari charters for a maximum 4 persons.
Fishing
Lance Butler Professional Sports Fishing Guide, catering for small personalized groups. Lance has over 22 years experience as a fishing guide in Northern Territory and Northern Queensland. Fish in the comfort of the new custom built Stabi Craft Frontier.
Croc and crab tours Karumba
Outback by the sea adventure, travel 45k along the Norman River in Croc & Crabs 10m fully shaded vessel. Half day tours include Live crab pot lifting, Live crab handling and tying, croc spotting and bird watching.
Cruise at sunset
Enjoy a peaceful & relaxing cruise, on board the spacious vessel. While enjoying fresh Gulf Prawns, tropical fruit platter and refreshments.
Explore
Explore the unique and amazing outback, with an abundance of wildlife, spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Carpentaria and magnificent seafood. The changing and diverse plains across the Savannah Way to Karumba give you a sense of calm and space. Through the winter months the plains are dry and open. With the monsoon season comes the rain which brings the outback to life, beautiful wild flowers, ponds along road side covered in lilies andan ambundance of birds.
The Barramundi Discovery Centre
Learn about the unique strain of Barramundi in the Gulf, Feed brood stock up to 25kg, a diverse range of leather products made form barramundi, sea snake, shark, parrot fish, ostrich and toad.
Sunday markets
Stroll amongst the many stores offering quality made goods, handcrafts, jewellery, produce and other items. (Seasonal)
Karumba Golf Club
The Sunset Tavern
The Sunset Tavern is a great spot to enjoy Karumba Point's famous sunsets with a meal and a few beers after a good day's fishing. Ash's across the road has great snacks and takeaways, plenty of bait, ice and fishing supplies.
Wetlands
Boat hire, charters and cruises are available to explore Karumba's endless water wonderland. The surrounding wetlands are the habitat for many bird species including Brolgas, Sarus Cranes, Crimson Chats and migratory birds.
Gulflander – Discover the outback with a real legend…
The Gulflander …a grand old railmotor will take you on a journey of discovery. The Gulflander rolls along an historic track running right through the heart of the Gulf Country .Scheduled trips include Billy Tea & Damper Normanton to Critters Camp.
Wild West Train Ride from 20 to 23 July 2011
120 Anniversary Normanton to Croydon Train Line
We will be celebrating the 120 Anniversary of the Normanton to Croydon Train line from 20 to 23 July 2011 with a variety of activities.
Croydon will be holding its annual Wild West Train Night at the historic Golden Gate railway station location with food, a saloon bar, music and some fun. This is a dress up night and this year’s theme is 1891. QLD Rail are providing the food and music and there will be the school eisteddfod performance, some old time ditties and a few performances from the very talented locals.
The train will run twice from Croydon starting at 5.00pm and the courtesy bus will run everyone back to Croydon at the end of the night.
Hope you can come. More information>>
Savannah Way Celestial Moments from Bestmann Imagery on Vimeo.
Barra, Beef and Bulldust Expo
Celebrating the Gulf
4-6 November 2011, Karumba
The inaugural Barra, Beef and Bulldust Expo is not to be missed for Gulf locals and visitors. Where the outback meets the sea, Karumba will be the centre stage of entertainment and showcases.
Feast on local barramundi and beef and enjoy a night to remember with Troy Cassar-Daley and other stars. Meet a range of land managers, community organisations, businesses, service providers and local champions. More information>>
Our Karumba Point motel offers luxury 4 star accommodation in either studio appartments, one bedroom apartments, executive suites or two bedroom appartments all with easy access to all the activites listed on this page.
please call us on (07) 4745 9599 or email us at info@endoftheroadmotel.com.au if you need some information quickly.
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