camping in S Aust
Submitted: Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 15:22
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nari
I have a condition that requires a
toilet and my husband has a sore shoulder(cant dig)
Can anyone suggest somewhere in SA, that we can go camping with a
toilet nearby?
We used to go to Chowilla GR and Hattah (no water in
lake) with a shovel and a Thunderbox.
Regards Nari
Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 15:36
Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 15:36
Hello Nari,
Porta potties are relatively inexpensive and a good alternative to having to dig. You can use liquid chemicals, napi-san or tablets in the porta-potti. I prefer tablets, the tablets are called Odour-B-Gone. If you use the tablets, you can dispose of "the end result" down the
toilet or a dump site. If you use the chemicals, you must use an approved dump site to empty the porta potti. This will give you the freedom to
camp in your favourite
places and not restricted to sites with facilities.
all the best.
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Reply By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 16:32
Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 16:32
The only thing with the Porta Pottis is that they obviously need emptying.
Now I wonder if they might be too heavy to carry if your husband has a sore shoulder.
Might be an idea to
test carrying one that has the appropriate amount of water in it before you buy one.
Most National Parks in SA have
toilets in the campgrounds.
In most cases you can choose how close you park to them.
Dave
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Reply By: Member - John & Sally W (NSW) - Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 21:54
Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 21:54
Hi Nari
Depends on whether you want bush or desert. Free camps, national parks or caravan parks. Mambrey creek has flushing
toilets but still national park with a bush feel (national park fees apply). Easy to moderate walks and lovely bush.
Farina ruins a bit further away but still a flushing dunny and a donkey shower (honesty box with a fee).
Flinders Ranges a must see if you haven't and also Arkaroola. Are you near a
tourist info centre. S A have really good free booklets on each different area with camping spots and facilities. Or you can ring them and they can send them out to you. They are a good starting point. There are lots of
places mentioned in the "places" section on this website with all info regarding
toilets how far, interesting things to do etc. Happy planning. Hope you find somewhere. regards, Sally
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