Burke
Image credit: Burke Shire Council The Shire of Burke, located in far north west Queensland about 400km north of Mount Isa, lies on the southern
Our Regions
The Gulf Savannah
The Gulf Savannah region in north Queensland is an exciting and vibrant area of investment growth and economic opportunity, and a tourist destination in its own right.
The Gulf Savannah region covers over 186,000km2 stretches from the edges of the Atherton Tablelands through to the Northern Territory border and south towards the Shires of Mt Isa and Cloncurry.
It encompasses the Shires of Burke, Carpentaria, Croydon, Doomadgee, Etheridge and the offshore Mornington Island. The Gulf region is peppered by many communities that predominantly service local tourist, mining, pastoral and fishing industries. Each Shire has unique environmental and cultural heritage values, offers a relaxed lifestyle, a range of goods and services as well as opportunities to congregate and celebrate.
The Savannah Way is an iconic drive route between Cairns and Broome, that traverses northern Queensland, through the Gulf Savannah, into Northern Territory and northern Western Australia.
The Gulf Savannah region has a tropical savannah climate with a distinct wet season from November to April, marked by heavy rains and potential flooding, and a dry season from May to October, characterized by cooler temperatures and sunny skies. The dry season is peak tourism season where visitors experience many outdoor activities.
Our regions are what makes us great.
we strive to represent all people, businesses, corporations in the Gulf Region, lobbying for greater funding and support from higher government institutions.
Carpentaria
Image credit: Kazoo Creative Carpentaria Shire is the Outback by the Sea©. Situated along the coast and hinterland of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Carpentaria Shire covers an
Croydon
Image credit: Heritage branch staff Spanning 29,538 square kilometres, the shire is centred around its main town, Croydon, which has a population of approximately 300
Doomadgee
Image credit: Kazoo Creative Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire is located in remote north west Queensland and is the traditional homelands of the Gangalidda, Waanyi, Garawa and
Etheridge
Image credit: Etheridge Shire Council Etheridge Shire is the Golden Heart of the Gulf, encompassing an area of about 39,000 square kilometres. Etheridge Shire has four main
Mornington
Image credit: Mornington Shire Council Mornington Island is a very remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, North-West Queensland. The island is part of the
The Climate
The region enjoys an enviable climate full of sunny days, balmy breezes and warm winters. Even the Summer Wet Season, while it can be hot and humid, offers spectacular storms, flowing rivers and an unfolding green landscape soothing to the eyes and soul.
The proactive Councils work tirelessly to address the challenges of remoteness, working to make improvements in infrastructure and services often in collaboration with each other and external stakeholders to ensure their communities remain resilient and sustainable.
Culture & Nature
Culturally and naturally, it has opportunities in abundance. The landscape encompasses the Gulf shoreline, escarpments, gorges and rugged spinifex covered hills, across grassy plains and along extensive riverine systems providing hikers, fishers, birdwatchers and campers innumerable opportunities to experience this rich natural history.
The tourism industry is well established but there are still extensive prospects for expansion and diversification. Plentiful, untapped potential, leveraging off the unique and largely unspoiled landscape, exist to meet the needs of new tourism market segments and changing consumer preferences.
Economy
Economically, it is rich in potential: being part of the North West Minerals Province, an agricultural powerhouse for cattle and fishing industries, abundant water and with a functioning port to provide access to growing Asian markets.
With the increased focus on the development of Northern Australia, there are opportunities for agricultural/aquacultural diversification, mining exploration and development and building trade routes and partnerships with our Asian neighbours.
The small business sector is also considered to have opportunities to service this diverse and growing economy and the growth in population it will also stimulate.
Queensland’s Gulf Savannah region is well placed to offer a myriad of opportunities for anyone looking to live, work, innovate and invest in this exciting part of Northern Australia.
