TBURKETOWN is famous as the home of the Morning Glory, a unique cloud formation that rolls across the sky in a distinctive tube shape in spring.

For years, gliders have “surfed” the Morning Glory at every opportunity. It even has its own documentary, Rob Thompson’s “Morning Glory”, which follows the placing of meteorological instruments in remote Gulf areas and the exploits of hang-gliders as they take on the largest dynamic wave in the world.

Burketown is the administrative centre of the Burke Shire. A good place to start is at the tourist inform­ation centre in ­Burketown where you’ll get some good pointers on what to see.

Discover the land’s aboriginal heritage, the cattle industry, mining industry and the genuine outback welcome.

Many people are so contented with the lifestyle on the southern shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria that they stay an extra day or two – after all, what you can’t fit into today, you can always do tomorrow.

Wander around the district and see the saltpans, the artesian bore which during more than a century has built up mineral deposits in all the colours of the rainbow, the old meatworks and even the cemetery.

Birdwatchers may see jabiru, brolgas, stilts, sea eagles and kites.

Do some fishing at the Albert River. This region is a real barramundi headquarters when the weather is warm, but during the main visitor season you might catch salmon, jew, grunter, cod or queen. You might spot a crocodile too. Take care, as this region has two species of crocodiles - the relatively harmless freshwater crocodile and the dangerous saltwater croc.

If you’re in Burketown over Easter, join the fun at the World Barramundi Fishing Championships. The contest has been going for more than 30 years and always has great prizes and prizemoney.

At Savannah Lodge, fully self-contained cabins are available for your stay. There’s almost a resort feeling here, with pathways leading to the upmarket accommodation, a pool, the option to have breakfast on the deck and a pleasant garden setting. For those who can’t leave their computers behind on holidays, wireless internet is available to all rooms.

On Sundays, the Volunteer Marine Rescue has a barbecue and visitors are always welcome. (They usually put a signboard outside the SES building in Beames Street as a reminder on the day.)

The Burketown Caravan Park ­offers air-conditioned cabins (some with en suites) and sites, and has a kiosk where you can buy bait, tackle and ice. You can also buy takeaway food or even some local barra if you’re not intending to catch your own!