Camping at Warburton

I have camped there.

The caravan park is in a locked compound with a high fence & gates.

I am confident things will be okay. Lotsa noise, that's all.

The people running the general store live on site.

Cheers

Wolfie

Signman,

If your talking Warburton - on the GCR then I'd camp out of sight, off the road, 20 odd kms out of town. There are plenty of tracks that lead off the road along the way. Just don't pick a main one.

Some people say this place and that are bad and some say they had no trouble. I'm of the opinion that if you aint anywhere near them then your gauranteed not to have any trouble. Hope you have a great trip.

Cheers,
Hughesy

Having never been to Warburton - what is the 'safety' issue that requires a fenced off security compound - I can guess why - but would anyone care to elaborate.

Thanks

Garry

Why would you want to camp at Warburton beats me? Do like most people on that road,just go a bit further and get off the track and find a secluded spot and you will enjoy the camp much more.

Yes stay out of town, just get get your fuel and rations. The area is so vast and there are so many tracks you can easily find a secluded spot.

Have to agree , don,t stay in town , but if you have to , remember this , thay shut the shop and lock the campground at 5PM sharp . Cheers

Signman,
I camped West of Warburton but if you want to camp between Docker River and Warburton I am sure you will find a spot to your liking as there are no recognised camp spots as such that I know of.Iusually get right off the main drag as that way you are not inviting "visitors".If you haven't been through there before you will find the country a lot less barren than what you probably imagine being desert country.Remember not to be too paranoid about camping the out back ,as long as your vehicle is well prepared and you use common sense then it should be enjoyable--good luck and safe travel.

Davoe,
Please don't get me started about camping on "aboriginal land" and permits.Ihave been through the whole exercise around Aus.and I have my own opinions on the very many shortcomings of existing system.END OF STORY.

fair bit east of warburton but try nth side of road near Gill Pinnacle / Gordon springs at 24'54'56.9" 128'46'46.8" wsg 84. nice spot go for a look up to the springs , can't drive all the way.

Thanks for your reply Davoe ,Isuppose we all get frustrated with the many increasing rules and regulations we have to go through to enjoy a little of the outback.Cheers!

Signman,

Just in case you do still camp in Warburton, I haven't been there, but I know that they have recently placed about 5 Police officers there on a permanent basis (eg: no longer just a couple of week visits, it is now policed full time).

This should have improved the situation there.

cheers

Ando80

I was there 8 weeks ago and most of the stories you hear are just that. Treat the locals with respect and be sensible with regards ULP and grog and no probs. We heard no noise and had no trouble, if we'd listened to all the horror stories and crap were told about this place and that place we'd never have gone anywhere on our 9 week trip. Go have a look and make your own mind up.
Enjoy

I stayed there when doing some survey work, it was a pleasent place and if you are corcerned about the stories them maybe it is best not to go there at all