Cheap Flights from Normanton to Burketown from AU$ 161

Amid the great Australian Outback in the Gulf Savannah is the isolated locality of Burketown. The town is home to several heritage-listed sites. Burketown offers unique experiences in the heartland of the Gulf of Carpentaria. You can do anything here from having a quaint vacation or indulge in some adventures.

Tip: If you love fishing, you can spend time catching Barramundi and Salmon when you’re in Burketown.

Getting to Burketown

 Burketown Airport serves the city and is just about 2 kilometers from the city center. Regional Express provides service from Normanton to Burketown. There are no direct flights from Normanton to Burketown in operation. 

Tip: Booking 60 – 90 days in advance will help you get cheap flights from Normanton to Burketown

Things to do in Burketown

Head to Mountain Glory Clouds to try your hand at gliding or take up a 4WD tour to the outback.

You can also take the authentic and traditional Burketown based tours to get an understanding of the culture and history of the Gagalidda and Garawa peoples. These tours are owned and operated by the indigenous Australians and are sure to delight you with river cruises, tag-alongs, and stargazing.

You can also take a scenic flight to check out the spectacular landscapes of the salt pans.

The perfect opportunities for some adventures are to enjoy some angling by boat or riverbank at the Albert. The waterways are a vital part of the traditional culture.

Burketown is considered the Barramundi Capital of Australia, and fishing is very popular here.

Between the months of August and November, you will be able to experience the rare natural phenomenon of morning glory clouds.

Tip: You can visit the Burke Shire Council who can you help you with a list of activities that you can indulge in at the town.

Events and Dining in Burketown:

Given that fishing is big in Burketown, you can be sure to find some good fresh-to-plate seafood when you take up river cruises.

About 220km south of Burketown is the Lawn Hill National Park around the Lawn Hill Gorge which has been occupied by the Australian Aborigines for around 35000 years! Here you can go canoeing and swimming along the river. The park is also home to several indigenous Australian species, a recent find being the gulf snapping turtle which was thought to be extinct.

Tip: If you are in Burketown in August, you would be able to take part in the town’s festival, complete with dance shows and rodeos. In April the town holds the World Barramundi Fishing Championships, an annual fishing tournament offering over $7500 in prizes.

As there is only one carrier that provides service for Normanton to Burketown flights, advance booking is recommended. The flights are not on a daily schedule, and it is recommended that you plan your trip well in advance. There are several lodges around the town that id ideal for camping and caravanning. If you are traveling on a budget, combine your Normanton-Burketown flight booking with hotel reservations for great deals. 

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