Lake Gilles and surrounds
Submitted: Monday, Dec 07, 2009 at 23:41
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nickb
I am traveling the Nullarbor in January and would like to
camp overnight about 1hr west of
Port Augusta.
I would prefer not to stay in a roadside
rest area. If it was away from the road that would be OK. My Camps 5 book only shows rest areas on the A1.
I will be arriving at about 6-7pm and only need to stay one night in my camper trailer.
Has anyone stayed in Lake Gilles Conservation
Park or somewhere in that area?
Any tips would be great.
Cheers
Nick
Reply By: get outmore - Monday, Dec 07, 2009 at 23:57
Monday, Dec 07, 2009 at 23:57
sorry not much help - went there once years ago. nothing there in the way of any facilities.
wouldnt surprise me if
camping technically isnt permitted but shouldnt be anything stopping you from an overnighter away the trucks
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Reply By: Graham Watson - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 01:15
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 01:15
We went that way in October and Stayed at
Nuttbush Retreat. Reasonable amenities but close to the highway. See also thread 72423.
Graham
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Reply By: Willem - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 08:03
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 08:03
Nick
Lake Gilles is about 12 or so km from the highway as I recall. There is a
camp spot there. I was there last in 2004 and at that stage there were no facilities. Take your own firewood with you if you intend to
cook on an open fire.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: DIO - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 14:18
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 14:18
As for fires in the open, be mindful that there will be restrictions on fires in that erae for that time of the year. Severe penalties apply for non-compliance. There may even be total fire bans (depending on weather etc). Best to stick with a gas fueled cooker. Good luck with your trip.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:24
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 15:24
Yeah O Bearer of Misery tidings, we will bear that in mind I am sure
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Follow Up By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:03
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:03
Lake Gilles is in a fireban district till April 2010.
NO OPEN FLAME FIRES
Cheers
Charlie
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:25
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:25
Charlie
Have a read here
Open Fires
Cheers
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 09:10
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 09:10
Been there a few times in recent years when crossing that region - the gravel road in from the highway is very good - it's only a short, quick trip - heaps of spots to
camp - as others have said, no facilities and bring your firewood in.
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Reply By: nickb - Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:56
Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:56
Cheers for the quick replies. Sounds like Lake Gilles could be exactly what I am looking for.
I rang the info line for the
Gawler Ranges area and he wasn't very helpful and basically said that they mainly cater for wildlife conservation areas, not campers or caravanners. Not sure what he was talking about...
At least the Exploroz gang has pulled through with the goods!
Graham, cheers for the thread and link.
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