We arrived in Normanton on Thursday and festivities were already underway for the long weekend. A street procession was the fore-runner of the main event the Rodeo. All country towns in north Qld seem to have a rodeo at some time of the year. Normanton boasts three pubs, a huge replica of the largest crocodile ever caught, a beautiful shire office and many people taking a pride in their town and trying to promote it favourably. One pub was recommended as safe and a good meal. We can vouch for the good meal; for $10 per head we had a scrumptious barbecue.