Getting to Gee‑Dee’s

Your gateway to the Gulf of Carpentaria

Reaching Karumba is part of the adventure – but you don’t need to be an intrepid fisher to get here. With sealed roads, regular flights and bus services, plus friendly locals ready to lend a hand, your journey to Gee‑Dee’s is as easy as it is memorable.

Where We Are

Gee‑Dee’s Family Cabins are located at 27 Palmer Street, Karumba QLD 4891, on the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Our property sits opposite a park that leads to the beach and is just steps from the boat ramp and the Sunset Tavern. We’re within easy walking distance of Ash's Café and Store and with 500metres of the Karumba Airport.

Getting Here by Road

Karumba is accessible via fully sealed highways: follow the Gulf Savannah Way from Cairns, or the Matilda Way if you’re coming through Mount Isa and Cloncurry.  

For those crossing from Cape York or the Northern Territory, check conditions before driving.

Distances include: approx 754km from Cairns, approx 2,501km from Brisbane via Cairns, approx 2,382km via Mount Isa, and 69km from Normanton.

By Coach or Plane

The Trans North Bus & Coach service operates several times per week between Cairns and Karumba – call us for current schedules - Ash's Cafe next door is the local agent.

Commercial flights into Normanton, with connecting flights to Cairns and Mount Isa, and charter flights occasionally land at Karumba.

Hire cars are available in Normanton.

Travel Tips & Safety

Drive carefully on outback roads – watch for cattle and wallabies, slow down on any roadworks/unsealed sections and give way to road trains.

Telstra and providers using the Telstra network are the only mobile provider with reception in Karumba.  Your room provides easy and fast access to free guest WIFI.

During the wet season (November – April), heavy rainfall can flood access roads.

For your safety, never swim in the rivers or waterholes due to crocodiles; instead, cool off at the local swimming pool or water park.