Welcome to Carpentaria Shire
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Guide DownloadThe Norman River - the river flows through Normanton before entering the Gulf of Carpentaria through the major fishing port of Karumba.
Krys the Croc, a saltwater croc which is 8.64 m long. The largest ever taken, which was shot by Krystina Pawlowski in July 1957 in the Norman River.
The Big Barramundi, which is 6 m long.
New Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre.
Road train near Stirling camp.
Road works near Pioneer camp.
The beautiful Karumba sunset
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Acknowledgement of Country
Carpentaria Shire is the traditional country of many Indigenous groups, and the townships of Normanton and Karumba are the traditional land of the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj and Kurtijar people. Carpentaria Shire Council would like to respectfully acknowledge the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj and Kurtijar peoples as the traditional owners of the lands and waters that form the Region. Council pays its respect to elders’ past, present and emerging and welcomes the ongoing role that indigenous people play within the Carpentaria community.