innamincka common or cullyamurra?
Submitted: Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 00:00
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John N
We are heading west from
sydney in July with 4 vehicles, 8 adults and 9 kids for a couple of weeks camping/touring.
When we get to
innamincka we have a few days (3) scheduled there before moving on to coongie for a few.
Question: We are looking for opinions as to where we should
camp particularly around
innamincka. Some have said the town common is best because it is close to pub/supplies/side trips and others have said cullyamurra is quieter and better facilities/
campsite.
Comments please.
cheers
John
Reply By: Werner - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 00:00
Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 00:00
Hi
John, you will need
the Desert Parks pass to travel through the
Innamincka Regional Reserve in any case, so that is not an issue. I have camped at both Minkie and Cullyamurra
waterholes, each has it's own character. It's even better if you have a canoe or something similar (also very useful for Coongie - can't remember if you can hire them). I haven't camped in the
Innamincka common so I can't help you there. The far northeast of SA is one of my favourite areas of the state. Hope this is of some help.
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Reply By: Mal Try - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, May 17, 2002 at 00:00
John, I camped on the common 3 weeks ago. It's advantages apart from those mentioned are that you can
camp right on the water's edge and the kids can swim safely under supervision. At the moment it varies from 1 to 2 metres in depth and has a gravel bottom. You can also fish while sitting on your esky. However it is very difficult to get the hook out of a tortoise. there is also an honour system for payment of fees as they have provided
toilets now. The showers and
toilets up near the store and pub are keept very clean. Quietness depends on your neighbours. We had good neighbours and no problems. Also the money for the Common goes to the community to improve facilities and not the Government. Cullyamurra is worth a look but I will go back to the Common again. Have a great stay. Mal Try.
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Follow Up By: Ditzy - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00
Oh Mal, you enver said anything about the tortoise!
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