Burketown is on the edge of the Gulf of Carpentaria in Outback Queensland.

Get in

Burketown lies on the legendary around-Australia Highway 1. However, remember that this route is not fully sealed, and parts are not in good condition. Check road conditions - particularly in the wet season.

There is a fully sealed route to Burketown on the A6 via Julia Creek.

• 1 Burketown Airport (BUC ^IATA). has charter services and regular passenger transport provided from Cairns with Regional Express  

Do

Events

• World Championship Barramundi Fishing Competition during Easter each year.

Drink

• Burketown Pub