Cheap Flights from Normanton to Doomadgee

Doomadgee is an Aboriginal Settlement near The Gulf of Carpentaria. Though it is not a tourist attraction, a lot of travellers find it hard to miss out on when travelling in Northern Australia. The home of about 1200 Waanyi Aborigines this remote settlement in the Gangalidda homelands is all about the art, history, and culture of these few original Australians. Doomadgee Shire also has a few of the Yunjulla and Garrawa clans living in it. The translation of ‘Dumaji’ as in the local dialect is a coastal sandy mound.

There are no hotels, cafes or accommodation except for the council guesthouses. The town does offer the necessary facilities of fuel, food and general groceries at the town’s only general store. Doomadgee is 127 km west of Burketown and 398 km from Borrolulla.

Tip:  If you wish you can drive the dirt-track from Borroloola to Burketown and find Doomadgee on the way. 

All about your flight:

Your flight from Normanton to Doomadgee takes 2 hours 35 minute by Regional Express Airways. There are only 2 Normanton to Doomadgee flights on this sector. The direct flights to Doomadgee are generally with stopovers of 20 m in Karumba and Mornington.

No other operators like JetStar Airlines, Virgin Australia Airways etc. find it feasible to operate flights on this route. The flight with two stops is highly recommended as it is the cheapest and fastest flight to Doomadgee. The other flight takes 21h 20m to fly between the Normanton Airport and Doomadgee Airport.

Tip: Doomadgee is an Aboriginal settlement, and you have to apply to the Council to stay at the council’s guesthouses.

Sightseeing and a little more:

Of particular interest would be the two old Christian dormitories for girls and boys which are worth the visit. 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: If you plan to stay or fish in the river, remember to apply to the council for permission.

Typical food and accommodation:

Food among the aborigines is meats from emu, kangaroo, and possum. They also eat frogs, turtles, lizards, and fish. The Bush tucker depends on the season and may include macadamia nuts, fruits, vegetables grown along the river and seasonal meat. Billy tea, cooked over open fires is trendy, and dampers or the bread made from flour and water and baked by the aborigines are also a popular food to try. The lack of restaurants, cafes etc. means you carry your meal or enjoy the bush experience along the river in Doomadgee where nightlife is yet an unheard term.

Tip: Shopping is all about buying souvenirs, visiting the Shire marketplace and shooting pictures with the locals.

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