Cheap Flights from Mornington to Doomadgee from AU$ 153

There is nothing touristy or vacation like at Doomadgee. But if you are different and want to interact with the original natives of Australia, the aborigines, then do so at the Doomadgee ‘Aboriginal Settlement’ near The Golf of Carpentaria. Though Doomadgee is not a tourist attraction per se, a lot of travelers still want to take in a visit to the settlement when traveling in Northern Australia. There are no hotels, cafes or accommodation except for the council guesthouses. The town does offer the very basic facilities of fuel, food and general groceries at the town’s only general store. Doomadgee is 127km west of Burketown and 398km from Borrolulla.

Visit the ‘Dumaji’ in the local dialect or “coastal sandy mound” home of about 1200 Waanyi Aborigines in the Gangalidda homelands tom learn about their history, sculptures, painting, art, and culture. Doomadgee Shire also has a few of the Yunjulla and Garrawa clans living in it. 

Tip: If you plan to stay at Doomadgee or fish in the river, remember to apply to the Shire Council for permission.

Your flight to Doomadgee

There is only one flight by Regional Express Airways from Mornington Shire to Doomadgee which takes 1h25m to fly between the Mornington Shire Airport (ONG) and Doomadgee Airport (DMD). This then is the fastest and cheapest flight available to Doomadgee. The direct flights to Doomadgee are generally via Burketown with a stopover of 20m there. No other operators like Virgin Australia Airways, JetStar Airlines or domestic airways find it feasible to operate Mornington Shire to Doomadgee flights. 

Tip: Doomadgee Shire is controlled by the Aborigines, and the Council is working on making it into a tourist fishing attraction for barramundi.

Sightseeing and a little more

The settlers were Christian Brethren who had two old dormitories for girls and boys which are worth the visit. This is where the young boys grew till they were old enough to work for the Shire. You can also be among the few to interact with the last few of the clan members of the aboriginal tribes to see and understand their culture. Fishing for the legendary barramundi is restricted and needs permission from the Shire Council.

Tip: You can also drive the dirt-track from Borroloola to Burketown when traveling from Mornington Shire to Doomadgee.

Typical food and accommodation

Food among the aborigines is Bush tucker which depends on the season and may include macadamia nuts, fruits, vegetables grown along the river and seasonal meat like meats from emu, kangaroo, and possum. They also eat frogs, turtles, lizards, and fish. The Billy Tea, cooked over open fires is very popular in the Shire and elsewhere while ‘dampers’ or the flour bread baked by the aborigines are also popular food to try at the only general store in the Shire. Shopping and nightlife are all about buying souvenirs, visiting the Shire marketplace, and shooting pictures with the locals since no restaurants or hotels are there.

Tip: You have to apply to the Council to stay at the Council’s guesthouses.

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