Burke & Wills Camp 119 — Attraction in Normanton

Blown away by what these guys achieved, the distances, conditions and tenacity are off the scale. The location is worth a visit but the first info board that greets you is terribly weathered, facing directly into the sun and barely legible. But worth walking further down the path to see more info and relevant detail. Shall see if there's any reference at the other end in...

This place is seriously in the middle of no where , you need to be brave enough to drive out here . As it’s in the north of Australia it is very hot indeed . Bring water and a hat, it was a rough dirt road when I was there , you can’t but help wonder how they survived out here . Not much here but it’s amazing history and a story to tell...

Heading south from Normanton turn right onto the Burketown road. 33 km along the Burketown road. A short drive off the highway and park the car. Not much shade and no facilities. A short walk following information signs tells about the ill fated adventures of Burke and...