Campsites in the Flinders

Submitted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 16:20

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navaraman

Hi all, I'm looking for a bush camp site (or two) in the central Flinders ranges. It needs to be big enough for up to 10 vehicles, half of which will be towing CTs. It's only for an overnight stop so toilet or shower aren't necessary. I'm heading up there in a couple of weeks to do a reccy but I reckon somewhere in Parachilna, Brachina gorges or Aroona valley seem favourite at the moment or possibly on one of the stations in the area.
I'll be heading up through the ranges in the first weekend of the July school hols and want a couple of options up my sleeve in case my preferrred sitse are taken.

Secondly I have read that there are two camping spots at Aroona dam but the pdf brochure for the sanctuary didn't mention them, can anyone confirm that these camping spots exist and how big are they?

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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 17:10

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 17:10

I would reccomend Brachina Gorge. Just beautiful. We didn't camp there but wish we did. Next time when retired.

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Reply By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 18:14

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 18:14

Brachina is a top spot and lots of places big enough for a large group

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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 18:54

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 18:54

There is a large rest camping area on your left just a short while after the turn off to Rawnsley Park.

Brachina or Parachilna Gorges have lots of space.

Trouble is it will be school hols and a lot of travellers will b eout there.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: navaraman - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:04

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:04

That's my concern Willem. I know of a few spots in the main gorges but want a back up if needed with a group of up to ten in tow i'll need a fair bit of space. Hopefully we can set up fairly early.

Patrolman pat

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Reply By: Pomgonewalkabout - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:20

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:20

Ten vehicles, toilets not necessary?
I hope you have a big spade!

I was up in Parachilna gorge the other week, I won't tell you what my dog was eating.

Rawnsley park, okay you have to pay, but it has some great bush camping, a shop and toilets.
No camping allowed at Aroona Dam, we get our water from there so I would politely ask that you don't crap there either LOL

cheers

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Follow Up By: navaraman - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 20:18

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 20:18

Hi pom.

Toilets would be handy but for an overnighter we can manage with the spade ;) I can guess what your dog was eating. YUK

I'll be calling in at Aroona dam for a look around and morning tea stop and hadn't planned on camping there but some reports and maps show a camp site there which surprised me given that it is a water supply.

Patrolman Pat

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Reply By: Dave B (NSW) - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 21:57

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 21:57

Navaraman, if you come into Brachina Gorge from the Leigh Creek road end, the Teamsters Campsite area is not too far in and is quite a large one. I have seen school groups in there on occasions,not this time of the year though.

There is a reasonable amount of room around the Glass Gorge - Parachilna Gorge corner at the Parachilna end too. I have seen campers in the middle of the creek there, but it is quite high ground.

Most of that area is quite a bit above the normal creek level, which you would have to take into consideration.

You would have had to have floaties on in there this last week I think.

Dave

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Follow Up By: navaraman - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 12:06

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 12:06

Thanks Dave B,

Patrolman Pat

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Reply By: Member - Robert W (SA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 08:08

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 08:08

Hi

There is a very nice bush camp site at the end of Aroona Valley with well spaced sites, even water and long drop dunnies. there are intersting walks, and it is not far from Brachina.

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