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Arriving at Karumba straight away we felt the relaxed feeling about the town after 2 long days on gravel tracks. Back in "grey nomad heaven".
We caught up on some school work then had a look around town.
Best quality and priced fish and chips we have ever had at Ash's. A big call but believe it true.
On the last night we decided to do as the tourists do and get fish and chips and watch the sunset. Well we were joined by several kites flying over head who decided that the kids fish was one of their favourites and swooped down to take it out of their hands and mouth., how cheeky! The rock formations were amazing here with shells and rocks imbedded in the the huge platforms of rocks.
The boating was also interesting at Karumba with around 30 nomads in their small boats all geared up headed out to fish in only around 3 meters of water and usually (not while we were there) return with a good catch. The brave ones ventured out to the "drop off" where it went from 8m to 10m and this is where the big mackerels are caught !! The other fishing was done in the huge Normanton River and inlets off this again with a variety of fish to be caught. Unfortunately we were not lucky enough to catch anything in our various attempts.w
We went on a sunset cruise seeing many different breeds of birds. With the kids the only children and everyone else of an older era the hosts put some liqurise all sorts
on the platter of food. Sadly for the kids they seemed the favourite for everyone and only ended up with 2 each. Nice thought though.
The Barramundi Discovery Centre was a hit for all, not only learning heaps about the life cycle but being able to touch and feed these beautiful fish was a real treat.
Animal bar got a beer and played a game of pool Lotte and Archie very interested in how the game was played.
Normanton- Largest croc in the world captured 8.3 meters. Apparently there us another in the river but is too cunning to be caught.
Croydon- stopped and had lunch at belmore lake
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