Cumberland Oval

Well, we haven't even left yet and the return route from Broome has already changed! Instead of heading south from Darwin to Three-Ways and Mt Isa, I'm thinking it's a great opportunity to travel from Mataranka to Cairns on the Savannah Way through the Gulf Country which I have never been to before. It's the right time of year, all new country and gives us a bit more Qld coast to explore on the way south. I was looking forward to the Barkly Tablelands and Mt Isa (last there in 1991 as a student engineer with Bevo - another story) but staying north as long as possible is also very attractive. But wait, divert to Cooktown while we're up there as well ??? Jardine River National Park ...Read more