Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) is in a remote part of Queensland’s north west highlands, it is about 210 km from the nearest road house and the last 70 km of road rough dirt and stone with 2 creek crossings. But the journey is worth it - Lawn Hill Creek is fed by freshwater springs, so there is lush foliage and swimming and canoeing are popular past times The water so clear you can see the fish and crocs (if they are around).
We hired a canoe and paddled our way up river until we reached an outcrop where the water flows over the rocks producing small falls, the more energetic carry their canoes over the falls and paddle up further.
It was our first time this trip off road bush camping and our little van was very comfortable with power from our solar panel and the fridge and stove running on gas. It took a bit of getting used to not having mobile phone and internet.
Our next stop was Cloncurry, we are now in Mount Isa where we plan to hit the Woolies for fresh fruit and veg etc., then to head west and north with several days travelling before we reach Mataranka Homestead where we hope to stop and enjoy the hot thermal springs.
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