Astrebla Downs National Park
Submitted: Monday, Feb 23, 2009 at 15:18
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Jayk At
Has anyone got any
information on Astrebla Downs NP apart from it being east of
Bedourie and South of the Diamantina NP?
It looks as though there is a Bilby breeding program happening there which makes me suspect that the park might have restricted access.
Thanks,
Jeff
Reply By: The Landy - Monday, Feb 23, 2009 at 16:32
Monday, Feb 23, 2009 at 16:32
Yes. I understand this is a restricted access park.
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Follow Up By: Jayk At - Monday, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:58
Monday, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:58
Landy,
Thanks for the reply and yes, judging by the dearth of
information that I can find on this park, I'd say that a visit isn't going to be likely.
btw, I see from your profile that you've been to
Currawinya NP. Top spot eh? Yabbies are good there too.. :-)
Jeff
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Follow Up By: The Landy - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:05
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:05
Jeff
Mind you..Diamantina NP is worthy of a visit.
Currawinya is another good park, and yes plenty of yabbies. It seems you are in search of a Bilby?
Good luck with your travels..........
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Follow Up By: Jayk At - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 22:05
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 22:05
Landy,
Diamantina NP is certainly on the list!
I wouldn't mind catching up with a Bilby somewhere. We thought that
Currawinya might have been the go, but the management area is restricted. One day.... :-)
Have a good one...
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Reply By: Rossc0 - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:34
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:34
According to this:
Central West parks
it's a no access park.
Article here:
Astrebla
explains why.
The road from Monkira to Davenport Downs follows closely along the SE boundary of the park and the SW part of the Diamantina NP is similar country, (from looking at google earth).
Cheers
Ross
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Follow Up By: Jayk At - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 22:35
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 at 22:35
RosscO,
Thank you, especially for the link.
We hope to get up that way sometime this year and, although Astrebla Downs NP isn't accessible, there are still a lot of other beaut
places in the area to keep us busy ... Diamantina NP being one!
Jeff
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Follow Up By: Rossc0 - Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:17
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:17
Jeff,
Diamantina NP is incredible and even the road from
Winton to Diamantina has some amazing scenery as
well. Stayed two nights at Hunter's
Gorge last time we were there and intend to spend a few more so we have time to look arround all the park next time.
Would love to be back out there shortly after the water has gone from the current flooding to see what it's like. Unfortunately can't get away from work.
Cheers
Ross
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