Batchelor NT @ ExplorOz

Later, in 1949, uranium was discovered in the nearby area of Rum Jungle, 11 km north of Batchelor. Again, the town's population swelled, until the mine was closed in 1963.
Rum Jungle has a rich history, typically associated with Australian mining camps and towns. In his famous novel Capricornia, Xavier Herbert wrote about Rum Jungle under the fictitious name of Black Adder Creek. Although the mine is no longer open for inspection, many places around the town still keep the Rum Jungle name alive.
Today, Batchelor thrives on tourism to Litchfield National Park and also has exceptional TAFE and training centres that specifically cater for indigenous students.

Litchfield
Situated 130kms from Darwin, Litchfield is an excellent day trip or long weekender. Magnificent waterfalls, scenery and offers 4WDers a couple of challenging tracks. [Feature Story]

Batchelor Airstrip [0.69km]

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Castlemaine Hill [2.14km]
Mountain,Peak,Hill

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Meneling [3.45km]
Populated Place

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Rum Jungle Lake [3.91km]
Camp Free

Flooded open cut pit from which uranium was mined in the early 60's. Located 11km north west of Batchelor off road to Litchfield NP. Turn south into Poett Road for 2km.

Batchelor Airstrip [0.69km]	Meneling [3.45km]
Castlemaine Hill [2.14km]	Rum Jungle Lake [3.91km]

Litchfield NP

A beautiful map with magnificent photos and excellent detail of Litchfield NP.Wonderful presentation making this map a great gift idea.

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Natmap Digital Maps 2008

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North-West Australia

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Top End & Gulf

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Northern Territory Handy Map

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Litchfield NP	Top End & Gulf
Natmap Digital Maps 2008	Northern Territory Handy Map
SD5208 Pine Creek	Northern Territory Handy Map - Deluxe Cover
North-West Australia	Northern Territory

Batchelor is a well-maintained town, about 100 km south of Darwin. It is the entry point for visitors to the stunning Litchfield National Park. A sealed road provides access to the town which has a small shopping/services centre and accommodation.
Named after the politician E.L. Batchelor, the town remained a quiet backwater until World War II. The township was then used as an important Allied airforce base and the population increased rapidly. The aerodrome can still be seen today.