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THE FRIENDLINESS OF THESE COUNTRY PEOPLE IN FNQ
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NONE THAT STAND OUT..THERE ARE ALWAYS NEGATIVES IF YOU WANT TO FIND SOME
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I WOULD RETURN TOMORROW GIVEN THE CHANCE
DennyP Says: NORMANTON When first driving into Normanton it is like many inland towns...small and with a personality of its own...The first thing that comes to mind that I noticed is the huge Big Baramundi"statue of the famed local fish that is not only great to catch( if you are an...
Gulflander from Normington to Croydon
aussirose Says: We did not arrive at Normington at the right time of week to do this famous trip on the Gulflander train from Normington to Croydon. I had heard all about it on DennyP's pages here on vt... so if you want to know all about it.... then you definately need to check out Denny's...
NIGHT ON THE RIVER "CROC" SPOTTING
DennyP Says: When in Normanton an interesting thing to do in the evening when the sun is setting is to go out "croc spotting "on the Normanton River..
pedroswift Says: If you visit Normanton, you may as well take in the History of the place. There is a museum at the railway station worth a visit.
pedroswift Says: Train buffs from around the world turn up to ride on this unique line connecting Normanton and the old gold mining town of Croydon. When I lived in the Croydon Pub 40 years ago every week some Paul Theroux-type would book into room 8 overnight to experience the thrill of the...
Normington Central Pub & Accommodation
aussirose Says: We opted to stay at the accommodation out the back of the Central Pub at Normington. Good choice!It was very clean and reasonably priced and of course staggering distance from dinner & a few ales ;o)
Albion Hotel: Gulf Country - Watering Hole
pedroswift Says: Sorry I have never stayed overnight so can not review the accommodation but if you visit on Saturday at lunch time there is a sausage sizzle on the verandah. Pay a minimum price for a snag on a buttered roll or bread and you are eligible for the draw for major prizes. My...
dunno, think there is only one: nice pool
rails Says: lovelyIts kinda hot up there so the pool comes in handyclean as a whistle too they grow grassYou can catch a barra
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Barramundi!! A huge fish caught up the top end of Australia. Fishermen rave about it!! It's expensive in the southern parts of Australia. Great game fish and people pay big bucks to go Barra fishing all around the top end of Australia.....including hubby ;o)
Well I wasn't impressed with the Barra I had tasted so far! I'd much rather eat whiting or shark.
.....That is until I ate Barra at the Central Pub in Normington!! ....WoW!! It was delightful!!...and I totally recommend ordering a fresh feed of Barramundi here!! ....All feed back welcome ;o)
Written Nov 14, 2009
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when travelling on this marvellous unique train ..as it is so popular..it is really imperative to book the tickets the day before at the train station in Normanton..The railway station number is (07) 4745-1391..or Queensland Rail (cairns) travel centre..1 800 620 324..there is another marvellous small unique train journey to take in Northern Queensland for "train buffs"and is the SAVANNAHLANDER..info for this can also be found on the 1 800 number...enjoy the journey..
Updated Jun 17, 2008
Phone: (07)4745 1391 ...Normanton..
BEWARE OF WILDLIFE WHEN DRIVING HERE..
DennyP Says: NORMANTON When driving up this way you will notice that the roads/highway tend to be a lot narrower and it is important to slow down ...There always is a big chance that wildlife along with feral animals will at any time run out of the bush onto the road.. The last time...
CARRY A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLANT
DennyP Says: When travelling in the northern part of Australia, anywhere really across the "top end" here in Queensland or the Northern Territory or Western Australia always carry and use a reliable Insect and Mosquito repellant.Especially in the evening and by the water and...
aussirose Says: Beware of the cattle grids on your road journey. They come up unexpectedly as you race across the outback roads at 100k's. Be prepared to slow down and look after your tyres!!
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We stopped along the Savannah Way from Undara to Normington at the Travellers Tavern at Georgetown for lunch. Steak sandwich was huge and very filling!!
Updated Nov 14, 2009
NORMANTON ..in the Queensland Gulf Country..
NORMANTON This photo was taken as the sunset while spotlighting for crocodiles on the Normanton River..I would say that one would have to be unlucky not to see some as I managed to see about eight...
Normanton, Railway Buff's Mecca
But Normanton does have an antique rail motor that does a weekly trip to Croydon and during the "tourist season" a couple of shorter trips for an evening BBQ or a daytime bush tea and damper...
Normington - Home of the Famous Purple Pub
Well what can I say?!! .... I had seen this pub on DennyP's pages and I just had to go there!! :o) Well this was my plan of course.... as part of our trip across the top end from Cairns to Darwin...
Build your own Normanton page
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