Gulf Developmental Road
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| Gulf Developmental Road | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Rural road |
| Length | 442 km (275 mi) |
| Route number(s) |
 National Route 1 |
| Major junctions | |
| West end |
Savannah Way / Burke Developmental Road, 7km south of Normanton, Queensland |
 Gregory Developmental Road | |
| East end |
Kennedy Highway / Kennedy Developmental Road, Forty Mile Scrub, Queensland |
| Location(s) | |
| Major settlements | Croydon, Georgetown, Mount Surprise |
The Gulf Developmental Road links the Cairns and Normanton regions in northern Queensland, Australia. It is the only sealed (asphalt) road linking these two regions.[1]
In the east, the road begins at an unnamed junction on the southern edge of Forty Mile Scrub National Park, 241 km south-west of Cairns. The Gulf Developmental Road runs west before terminating at its junction with the Burke Developmental Road 7 km south of Normanton, a total distance of 442 km. Towns along the route include Mount Surprise, Georgetown and Croydon. There are no other communities along the route, but it passes through the ghost town of Cumberland.
The Gulf Developmental Road is designated Highway 1, however it is not part of the National Highway network.
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