Camping at Onslow WA?
Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 13:40
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Member - Russell
Searched and couldn't find a single post regarding camping at
Onslow. I was wondering if anyone had any idea if there is any good camping or 4wd'ing there. Any beaches worth visiting or other spots around or close to
Onslow? Or alternatively does anyone know of any good coastal spots between
Karratha and
Onslow? While I'm on a roll, are there any coast spots between
Karratha and Pt Hedland that can be accessed.
I'm based in
Karratha and looking for weekend type trips. Any info greatly appreciated.
Reply By: Hedonist - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 16:07
Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 16:07
Russell,
You can
camp on the bank of the Ashburton river near Old
Onslow. Take Twitchin road towards Mindaroo Station and then turn right onto the old
Onslow road. If you follow the signs to Old
Onslow you can't go wrong.
There is a weir and a concrete causeway accross the river which goes to Urala station (No entry without permission from the landholders). Fairly shady campsites here are pleasant enough, and the
ruins of Old
Onslow are worth a look. Last time I was there (2000) there were no fees.
Not my favourite spot but there are plenty of regulars who like it.
Cheers,
Pete
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Reply By: Member - Melissa - Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 11:09
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 11:09
Hi Russell,
Yep, as others have said
free camping at 3 Mile
Pool on the Ashburton River. This is a top spot, one of our favourites with camping right on the riverbank in the shade of ghost gums. 3 Mile
Pool is above the barrage so is fresh water which makes for nice swimming. Also heard the fishing is good here too but can't say personally. Below the barrage you're in the salt water mouth of the Ashburton. Excellent fishing and mud crabbing here, particularly if you have a tinny. Nearby are the Old
Onslow ruins,
well worth checking out!
Few other
places are:
South of
Karratha at the
mouth of the Fortesque River is James Point. T/O is located immediately north of the Fortesque River
bridge on the NW Coastal Hwy. This is a popular spot for fishing and mudcrabbing but
camping area is large, open, barren and subject to wind. We once planned to spend a night there but it really didn't appeal to us so we moved on. But, if fishing is you're thing...
Miaree Pool is a lovely place to stop overnight (or longer). It is about 30km's south of
Karratha just off the hwy.
Free camping beside this freshwater
pool on the Maitland River. Good swimming. Highly recommend but it will be busy during peak season.
Cleaverville Beach about 30 north of
Karratha is a popular spot for locals for beach/
bush camping, fishing, boating and swimming. There is a large open area at the mouth of the Cleaverville River or more isolated campsites spread out along the beachfront. Access is off the highway about 20km's north of
Karratha, then about 10km's to the coast on dirt road (corregated but not bad). Eventually you
come to a T-
intersection. Go left for the river mouth or right for beach camping. Coastline tends to be rocky but there are stretches of
sandy beach north of the river.
Enjoy!
:o) Melissa
Petrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper
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