Gregory River, Queensland

Named in 1861 after Augustus Gregory, the first Surveyor General of Queensland by explorer William Landsborough, who discovered this year round flowing river whilst leading an expedition to find Burke and Wills. ​

The Gregory River is fed by a limestone spring, which is connected to water systems in Papua New Guinea, the river is a truly magical place that serves as a major water source to surrounding properties and native bird and animal life. Shovel has fond memories camping up here as a kid, but this was my first time. You can’t help but immediately feel relaxed standing by the cool, clear gently flowing water, while surrounded by prehistoric looking pandanus palms. We floated down the river on tyre tubes and had a laugh with a crew of people from Julia Creek camped a bit further upstream.

​Peace | Love | Vagabonding