Burketown

Tucked along the Albert River near the southern shore of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Burketown is a place whose character is shaped by the tropical wet-and-dry cycle. The river runs through a remote stretch of Queensland's Gulf Country, where road access can change markedly with the seasons. Burketown was established in 1865 and named for explorer Robert O'Hara Burke. It is also associated with the Morning Glory, a long rolling cloud formation that can occur over the Gulf in spring. The town provides a practical base for journeys across this sparsely populated region and for understanding the Gulf's distinct seasonal rhythms. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Queensland's Gulf Country connects regionally.

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