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Posted On: October 26th 2026, 06:31 am
The Don is starting to move.
Every tropical summer, the Don River reshapes itself.
Rising in the Clarke Range around 60km southwest of Bowen, the river has plenty of local folklore surrounding the speed of its flow. But one thing is certain - with a short journey from the range to the sea, when the rain comes, the Don can move fast.
After a dry spell, rain in the Clarke Range can see the river ‘come down’ in a small wave — a sight that’s often talked about around Bowen.
And this year, it’s started early.
This photo, taken at the track's 5km mark heading upstream, shows the first run of water making its way towards the sea for the 2026/27 wet season.
The Don is changing again. 🌊
📸Thanks to our sponsor Mick Boyce from Whitsunday Ag Services for the photograph and update.
Every tropical summer, the Don River reshapes itself.
Rising in the Clarke Range around 60km southwest of Bowen, the river has plenty of local folklore surrounding the speed of its flow. But one thing is certain - with a short journey from the range to the sea, when the rain comes, the Don can move fast.
After a dry spell, rain in the Clarke Range can see the river ‘come down’ in a small wave — a sight that’s often talked about around Bowen.
And this year, it’s started early.
This photo, taken at the track's 5km mark heading upstream, shows the first run of water making its way towards the sea for the 2026/27 wet season.
The Don is changing again. 🌊
📸Thanks to our sponsor Mick Boyce from Whitsunday Ag Services for the photograph and update.
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