Ang, you should be right by then...... cyclones permitting
The wet has usually all but gone by then, but be aware that is doesn't have to be raining in the general region for a river to be 'up'. The Victoria might be your biggest hassle, but if it is grab a swag like everyone else, coz it'll only usually be like that for a few days, and soon you can get going again.
Now, about that beer.....
