ADEL'S GROVE how long do you need for sight see'ing

Thanks Banjo for your info mate cheer's GREENDOG

HI Pete thanks for the reply mate,tell me how long does it take to get to King Fisher Camp from adel grove cheer's GEREENDOG

I'd need to check the map again but as I recall we arrived there after lunch having stopped for morning tea at the homestead on Bowthorn Station. I understadn that the sisters have noiw sold the property so morning tea might not be possible. Allow a a couple of hours. It's a nice easy drive.

Peter

Hi Glenn thanks for your info mate,tell me then Glen were is the best place to camp is it at Adel's Grove or same were else,and what do you mean by to get a spot at the top i now that's probally a stupid question but for same one that has'nt been there before i'm just tryng to get a picture on were to camp if you now what i mean,thanks mate GREENDOG

Hi Greendog,

Adel's grove has two distinct areas. The campground "offers 53 camping and van sites in a spacious bush setting located where possible near native trees for shade. Each site is provided with water, fireplace and bbq plate , but no power" (as quoted from their documentation). This campground is higher up than the "Grove" and a longer distance from the water (although it is a two minute walk to the falls, a great place to swim). This campground has red dust, and the shade differs from spot to spot. If you are going to stay in the campground, book early and specify that you will have a 15ft van and you would like a shady spot.

The "Grove" has no water, fire pits or bbq plates. It is very shady and close to the water. The dust is grey and very fine. We had three young kids with us and it would have been a nightmare trying to keep them clean and the dust out of the campers. Some people prefer the "Grove" but we didn't. You cannot reserve a spot in the "Grove" either as there are no real designated spots.

We had just come from Kingfisher, and so were disappointed with the lack of grass having come from the luxury of it at Kingfisher. I realise that they are in drought conditions, but surelt they can water every now and then to keep the gardens going and keep the dust down, MTCW.

Lawn Hill is spectacular and having been there twice now, I still love the walks and the colours. The water is beautiful, and well worth hiring a canoe and floating up the lower gorge. A swim under the falls is well worth it also. You can no longer canoe in the upper gorge as the canoe slide has not been replaced since floods a few years back. You can do a walk in the upper gorge though. If doing walks, ensure you do them in the mornings as it does get very hot. Carry lots of water with you too.

Enjoy the area, you will love it.

Cheers

Glenn

PS: It took us approx five hours to drive from Kingfisher to Adels Grove. We were taking it very easy and there are a lots of gates to open and close. Just follow all the "KFC" signs and you will be right. The kids thought that there was a particular restaurant at our destination...how disappointed they were when we told them it stood for KingFisherCamp...lol

Thanks Glen for taking the time out to let me now were best to camp at Adel's Grove we are only in the minor stages of planning but reading your reply i'm getting excited all ready,thanks alot mate cheer's GREENDOG

There is one crossing between Bowthorn and Kingfisher that would require a bit of care that the overhang does'nt drag. Same for Lawn Hill creek.

The rest of the track is fine for your size van.

Just take your time and you will be fine. It is only a station track between Adels Grove and Kingfisher Camp, and then a one lane station track from Kingfisher to the Savanah Way. From the turnoff to Hells Gate is an easy run.

Cheers

Glenn

Have done this run last year with an off road camper (Track Eagle) and it was both easy and enjoyable. Kingfisher is well worth a couple of days if you have the time. Did experience the biggest grasshopper plague I have ever encountered whilst in this area - they were grasshoppers and not locusts 10-12cm long. Kids had a ball !! Good luck.
The Foot Doctor.

Hi Raymond thanks for your reply mate sounds like King Fisher Camp is another spot to vist cheer's GREENDOG

From all these reply's Andy sound's like that area is a must see and alot to see i have heard Gregory Downs is another top spot to stay as well,thanks mate for your info cheer's GREENDOG

Thanks John it's great i got so many reply's, it just helps so much to plain your trip alot better sounds like King Fisher is a must see place as well cheer's GREENDOG

Thanks Rusty Helen for your reply cheer's GREENDOG

hi ellen we do'nt know for sure on a departure date yet,but i have a copy of this thread so if it works out about the same time were both in the area i'll keep my eye out for you all,and i'm yet to get an email ad for KFC ,i'm going to the camping show this weekend maybe same one can help me out there with an email ad,thanks for the reply cheer's GREENDOG

Hi Ellen and Greendog,

have you tried the Bowthorn website, http://www.bowthorn.bigpondhosting.com/location.html, the email addy is probably not correct as the McGinnis family no longer own the property, infact when we were there last year [with Glenn] it had only just changed hands, the caretaker told us that the new owners intended for the camp to remain open all year as long as you could get in you were welcome.

It's well worth the visit it's beautiful.

Lyn

Thanks Tim for your reply mate,i have got an exellant response from my post just goes to show it must be a top spot to vist,thanks again for you reply mate cheer's GREENDOG