GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #111 | Page 93

RV TRAVEL
Georgetown is quiet these days, with tourists passing through in the cooler months and large cattle stations surrounding the town. But this town on the Gulf of Carpenteria was once the site of a gold rush and even played an important role in the Overland Telegraph Station that provided crucial information to Cape York, especially during critical times like World War II. I’ ve stayed in Georgetown a few times and found it a great base to set-up and explore the surrounding area.
The Ewamian people have called this place home since the Dreamtime. They have native title over an impressive 2.9 million hectares. Covering open plains, rugged mountain areas due to volcanic activity the area has a rich and diverse landscape.
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