camps at the top of Cape Leveque??
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 21:23
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outback epicurean
Hi
I am wondering if there are other camping areas at the cape other than the
Kooljaman Resort. Not at
Beagle bay but at the top
any ideas appreciated
thanks
Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 21:51
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 21:51
Not AT
Cape Leveque.
Middle Lagoon is South of
Cape Leveque, but
well North of
Beagle Bay. A good quiet,
well run
camp spot. Close enough to do a day trip to
Cape Leveque if that's want you want.
There are one or two 'private' spots where local traditional owners permit camping (for a fee). We visited one, from memory it was on the road out to One Arm Point. We just stumbled on it and I have no contact details. Some others might be able to help.
Norm C
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Follow Up By: madcow - Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 at 07:22
Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 at 07:22
I'll second that. I cannot remember the name as they had only just mowed the grass but it looked good with
views to the fish hatchery (
well worth a visit) and great fishing potential it seemed. We were there back in June and just loved the whole area.
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Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:10
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:10
Chlli Creek near
Lombadina has a camping ground. Small fee. Good fishing.
Tjilpi
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Follow Up By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:23
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:23
And
Lombadina is a wonderful little aboriginal community. Probably the best we have visited.
Bakery (open 3 days a week from memory), jewellery making from Trochus shells, small craft /
art gallery, small
shop, no grog. Good friendly people making a real go of their community.
Well worth a visit and our support. A bit of info here:
Lombadina
It is a bit further south though from memory and perhaps a bit beyond easy day trip distance to
Cape Leveque (if that matters).
Norm C
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Follow Up By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:28
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:28
I stand corrected, the link I posted says the
Lombadina community runs day tours on Tuesdays and Sundays that include
Cape Leveque. Depart 7.30 AM and return 4.00 PM, so it is in range for day trips.
Norm C
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Reply By: broome time - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:27
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 22:27
my wife ,friends & i go to Gnylmarung one or two times a year to get out of
broome . Gnylmarung is just off the middle lugoon road south just follow the signs.it is on the net. gnylmarung.com.au
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Reply By: The Boss (Formerly Kroozer) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 23:16
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 23:16
There is a little place called Gambanan which is about 5 k's from One Arm Point, pretty private little place with not too many people. Plenty of space also . Just Google it, plenty of info on it. Good place
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Reply By: Member - Robert R1 (SA) - Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 23:34
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 at 23:34
I stayed four days at Djoodoon which is down a track on the right just opposite the Lombodina turn off. It is a narrow sandy track but I got up it ok although some people towing camper trailers found it a bit hard going. The track is 7 or 8 km I think and it is about 11 km from the turn off to Djoodoon to One Arm Point. The
camp is basic but neat and clean. I had a great time there. Excellent fishing.
Regards,
Bob
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Reply By: Member - Michael John T (VIC) - Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 at 00:12
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 at 00:12
Middle Lagoon is an excellent spot, really a must if you are up that way, good swimming and fishing and great beaches for walks etc... Closer to the top is Gambanan run by Frank and his family approx 10 km down the One Arm Point road on the left hand side. Delightful
camp and worth a few days. When we were there 2008 the
young lads (15 & 18 yrs) were taking trips out to the horizontal waterfalls in tinnies (not for me though) Good crabbing and great for birds even the allusive Gouldian finches. Tourist info has the number.
regards Mike. p
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Reply By: Member - graeme W (WA) - Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 at 22:35
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 at 22:35
Hi outback.
We stayed at Bullies
Camp or Djoodoon about 30 klms south of the cape.Basic but perfect for us.If you are into fishing this is
the spot from whiting to trevelly and big
sharks for a bit of fun.Very quite and great sunsets and swimming if you like that.Say hi to Jeff if you end up there.
Cheers Graeme.
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