Welcome to Carpentaria Shire - Outback by the Sea

Normanton - Tidy Town's Friendliest Town Winner 2007
Karumba - Clean Beach Challenge State Winner 2007

Exciting crocodile spotting, historic train rides, famous fishing competitions, annual rodeo, million dollar sunsets over the sea, historic hotels, world renown fishing, spectacular river cruises, exciting charter fishing adventures, incredible joy and scenic flights! There is so much to do and so much to see in Carpentaria Shire!!  Explore this exciting region for yourself - you never know what you will discover!

Explore our website to discover more about this wonderful piece of Australian outback.

             Carpentaria Shire - Where the Outback meets the Sea.

Revised Water Restrictions  

Until further notice, hand held hoses and sprinklers are only permitted between 6.00am - 9.00am and 4pm - 9am.  

All other uses such as boat and vehicle washing are restricted to grassed areas and between the hours above.

Driveways, paved areas and roofs may only be washed for health or safety reasons using a high pressure water hose.

Please note these restrictions do not apply to other water sources including dams or bores (such as the Normanton Oval Water supply)

Council Meeting Dates for July 2008 have changed to Tuesday, 15 July 2008 and Wednesday 16 July 2008.