IDALIA & MARIALA National Parks, info wanted

Hi Ray and Dianne,

Have a look in the Places section. Monks Tank in Idalia NP is shown as a designated free camp - see here. Unfortunately there is not much data for Mariala.

Given that western Queensland is a long last getting some rain (and some flooding) it will pay to keep an eye on the weather before you go.

Cheers,

Val.

A quick Google search on Idalia found this:

Monks Tank camping area

Campground features: Open bush camping sites in mulga woodlands.

Location: Approximately 30km from the park entrance.

Access: The camping area can be reached in dry conditions by conventional vehicles, 4WD vehicles, camper trailers and caravans. Not suitable for large caravans.

Number of sites: Open area without defined sites.

Campsites are suitable for: tent camping beside your vehicle; camper trailers. Not suitable for large caravans.

Campsite surface: Sand/dirt.

Facilities: Pit toilet.

Open fires: Permitted, except when fire prohibitions or fire bans are in place. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: Not allowed.

Essentials to bring: All food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first aid kit, reliable torch, vehicle spares and sufficient fuel. Read more about things to know before you go.( http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/idalia/about.html#things_to_know_before_you )

Bookings: Book online( http://parks.nprsr.qld.gov.au/permits ), over-the-counter( http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/over-counter-permits.html ) or by phone( http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html ).

Mobile phone coverage: Unavailable; satellite phone and UHF radio coverage also poor (UHF local channel 24 or channel 6 duplex).

Hi Ray

We went into Idalia a couple of years ago basic camping but we were the only ones there so found it very peacfull there is a couple of walks, it rained while we were there so had an extra couple of nights to enjoy it. The ranger was female and great to talk to with lots of knowlage of the area. The road in was fine but a fair stretchof black soil so doesent need much rain.

Phil

I live on the road to idalia and the road in is good except if there has been rain than it is almost impassable it would be best to check before coming out. idalia does have camp grounds which are suitable for caravans (we have seen some large off-road vans down there) you will need to be self sufficient

Instead of using CAW for camping in Qld national parks, go to their web sites - Mariala National Park - Idalia National Park - You will find a link for camping info in the top LH corner of each page. There is some good info on both parks.

The Mariala web site also has a link to a map of the park. You will see the Charleville-Adavale Road passing through it. You will also notice a white square on that road in the park. I suspect that white square is a travelling stock reserve that is outside the control of Qparks. You will most likely be able to camp at Range Tank. If you also download the map for Currawinya you will notice a similar block in it. I know that one to be a TSR, you can camp there with your dog if you have one.