 The river straddles both the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country regions.Characterised by the replenishing floods of the wet season and an extensive network of lagoon refuges during the dry season, the river system is known for its excellent saratoga and barramundi fishing and saltwater crocodiles, one of Australia's best known animals.The wet season is characterized by a large congregation of waterbirds from all over Australia and as far away as China and Russia.