Central Queensland to Lawn Hill, School Hols June-July 2013

Des, when you say central Qld, do you mean via the coast and then inland, or are you coming up into Qld inland? In other words, where are you coming from? Kevin

We did it several years ago up from NSW through Longreach, also staying at Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
Had no problems, though the CP at Longreach was fairly busy and glad we booked 2 days ahead. We booked well in advance at Adel's Grove and had plenty of space under shady trees.
All the good free camps like the weir out of Barcaldine and river north of Longreach were overflowing with seemingly semi permanent Grey nomads.
To be honest having been at the weir at Barcaldine over 30 years ago I was disgusted with how crowded and polluted it was. Turned me off "known" Free camps on water near major towns or highways and I was happy to stay in CP (or camp in the middle of no where with zero facilities)
We have also travelled north during Qld July school holidays through Emerald, we had no problem overnight at the CP at Fairbairn Dam.

We had a great 3 days at Lawn Hill and could have spent another day or 2

Mark

Des,

Be aware that if you wish to camp at the NP at Lawn Hill you need to book in advance, you can not just turn up and take a spot. Adel's Grove is only a few kms from the park and a v/good spot as well. On the way in or out depending which way you travel stop at the bridge over the Gregory River, it is supposed to be closed for camping but last year people ignored that. Any way it is a great place for a swim.

Regards

Mike.