Tripping in the N.T.
Submitted: Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 21:38
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barra man
Anyone tripping around on the
Savannah Way , take a quick trip in to
Lorella Springs. We ducked in there for 3days & stayed 10.
We were very warmly greeted upon our arrival, by the new managers,Rob & Darlene. Told to set up where you please, there are flushing toots & showers.
Many a relaxing 'happy hour or 2" was spent in the natural spring near
camp after spending the day exploring or fishing.
We took an interesting 4 1/2 hr - 70 k drive to the fishing
camp & had a ball spinning 1mtr long Queenies off the bank.
Interested???? Look up www.lorellasprings.com.au
The last frontier with a hint of comfort.
Barraman
Reply By: Member - Stephen F (VIC) - Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 22:58
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 at 22:58
Looks like a nice place how much a night?
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Follow Up By: Member - Troopytrek - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 06:45
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 06:45
Hi StephenF,
In 2005 when we were there it cost us $20.00 night with a family of 4 people.
We also agree that it is a very appealing place as we headed in to stay one night and stayed 3 nights but did not venture to the fishing
camp as our camper needed some miner repairs at this stage of our trip.
Regards
Troopytrek
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Follow Up By: barra man - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 18:16
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 18:16
Hi Stephen F,
Cost this year is $15/ person, but if you have a Camps 3 or 4 there is a discount with it. It sounds dear but it was very worth the money with the facilities & springs only a 50 m wander.
Beer can be purchased over the bar.
Tell the managers that Barraman sent you & you'll be looked after.
Barraman
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Reply By: Moser - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 07:10
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 07:10
we will be heading that way in July, looks like a great place, thanks for
the tip, will definately stay there
Ozzie
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Follow Up By: barra man - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 18:22
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 18:22
Moser,
Our rig is a Nissan Patrol with an off road caravan.
Both have high ground clearance, we went in early in the season so the road in from the turnoff (off the
Savannah Way) was still a bit rough, this gets sorted as the season progresses.
Barraman.
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Reply By: Keith_A (Qld) - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 08:45
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 08:45
Hi Barra - Also heading that way next week.
What was your rig (4by and van/camper);?
Did you continue on to
Roper Bar, and if so how was the road?
......................Keith
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Follow Up By: barra man - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:07
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:07
Hi keith
no we did not go on to
roper bar , however friends travelling with us did & the road was rough in
places but quite good for what it is.
Sorry the rest of your posting is above.
Tell Rob at Lorella that Barraman sebt you & that Rob would ensure you would catch a barra. Also make sure you see the photos at the bar of my "swamped" (litereally) fourby .
Barraman
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Reply By: Love The Outback - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 15:42
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 15:42
Thanks barra man,
this one went strait to my October touring holiday....can't sooner, going Canning in August, and some one in this great country of ours have to also work.......
well time to time...........Yahhhh that's my bad luck I know............
Than again I like my work so, it's not so bad.
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Follow Up By: barra man - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:09
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:09
Outback, make sure you do go to Lorella , you won't regret it .
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Reply By: normc - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:05
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:05
Barraman, other than the day you went to the fishing
camp, where did you fish? In the fresh water section of the river?
We were up that way just a couple of weeks ago. We spent 6 weeks at King Ash Bay (had planned on staying one or two weeks).
Lorella Springs was on my 'to visit' list, but we did not get there.
The track to the Fishing
Camp sounded a bit rough for the Hilux with boat on top and towing the CT. I figured the fishing was probably better where we were and with ready access to the salt water.
We'll get to Lorella one day though.
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Follow Up By: barra man - Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:18
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 at 19:18
Norm C , at the fishing
camp it was actually still freshwater but as the season progresses it does go to a more salt water tidal situation, as it is only 13 k from the mouth.
You would get through with your rig if you had another vehicle with you.
We followed 2 Bravos back , with boats on & they were fine. Needed a winching up one sand
hill that hadn't been cleaned up yet.
Rob ( manager ) will take you down there on organised fishing / tag along ( there is a charge)
As far as fishing from the main
camp- Lorella. there is 5 good size billabongs the first within about 5 k , & the last about 17k. There is also the Freshwater slide ,waterfall, & a cool safe
swimming hole, apart from the hot springs just 50 mts from your
camp.
Barraman
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