Parry Creek Farm Tourist Resort and Caravan Park

Birds and birdwatchers alike flock to Marlgu Billabong, 15 minutes’ drive away – the bird hide and boardwalks here make it a fab place to view and photograph water birds and waders, especially if you can get here for dawn or dusk. Stunning sunsets are also often snapped at Five Rivers Lookout, half an hour away. There’s some excellent fishing to be done around here – the area has a rep as one of the country’s best for seeking out saltwater barramundi. Head to the boat ramp 25 kilometres away for access to the Ord river, or have a word with site staff for a tipoff on fave secret spots. If you’d rather be in the water, take the 25-minute drive to the Grotto for a nature hike followed by a dip in the waterfall-fed natural pool. Other ways to see the surrounds include four-wheel drive trips on the Old Halls Creek Road gold rush track (direct from the site) or taking horseback trail rides from Digger’s Rest Station, an hour away.