Gulflander Rail Tour
Take a journey aboard the legendary Gulflander for a rail journey unlike any other. Originally built to connect the once bustling river port of Normanton with the rich gold fields of Croydon.
Normanton started life as a port for the Gulf of Carpentaria’s cattle industry and it’s importance grew with the discovery of gold at Croydon. The town’s greatest tourist attraction is undoubtedly the historic ‘tin hare,’ better known as the Gulflander; but it’s hard to miss Krys as you arrive into town.� This life-size statue of the largest saltwater crocodile ever taken is a ‘selfie’ hotspot.�The pub that’s famous, simply for being purple, is the happening place in town.
Take a journey aboard the legendary Gulflander for a rail journey unlike any other. Originally built to connect the once bustling river port of Normanton with the rich gold fields of Croydon.
The Normanton Rodeo & Campdraft is an action packed Rodeo program that runs over 4 fun-filled days.
Heritage-listed as Queensland's earliest surviving Burns Philp store. The store is still very much in its original condition.
The 9000-hectare wetlands are of international significance as a breeding, feeding, moulting and drought refuge for birds.
Take a selfie with Krys, a life-size statue of the largest saltwater crocodile ever caught. It was killed with a single shot on the Norman River.
The Normanton Barra Classic offers a $10,000 Cash Raffle, and $6,000 (Senior heaviest Barra) Fishing Comp prize, making the Classic a must do fishing event.
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