Karumba, Coastal town in Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia
The Norman River flows through Karumba into the Gulf of Carpentaria, making this Queensland settlement an important commercial fishing port.
B Block, built as a radio control facility for Qantas and British Airways flying boats, later served as the 43rd Squadron base during World War II.
The lands of Karumba hold deep meaning for the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj, and Kurtijar peoples, who maintain their traditional connections to this region.
The Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre provides tours, hatchery visits, and information about local fish species in a modern educational facility.
An 8.64-meter saltwater crocodile, captured by Krystina Pawlowski in 1957 at the Norman River, remains recorded as Krys the Croc.
Location: Queensland
Location: Shire of Carpentaria
Shares border with: Howitt, Normanton
GPS coordinates: -17.48330,140.83300
Latest update: August 22, 2025 00:01
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