Lawn Hill and Adel Grove for Caravaners

We have just made the trek to Lawn Hill and despite my research, been surprised at things that were inaccurate. Not being critical of the NP broucher which is great but it has to cover all bases. Caravans could do with some specific information. So this is supplimental to that broucher and designed for caravans.

The Grove, you can fit a full sized van in there upto a length of about 20ft. There is a tight bend and bushes will brush against the sides. Once in there the height is fine but take it slow. You get zero solar panel power in the grove. The overhead leaf cover is that great. You get no sat tv or cell phone coverage. Because this will make you limit power consumption, everyone seems to head to bed early so it is quiet at night. (this was non school holiday time). No generators allowed there.

Main camping area is non powered sites but similar to a caravan park. Some are shady and some are not. The higher ground and with a good intenna (6 meters) you will get cell coverage to the century mine down the road. Generators are allowed here till 8pm and almost everyone appears to have one. The walk to the good toilet facility is longer from here as it mainly services the grove area. New facility is great, older one adaquate. This area has taps as well.

The road in from both Mt Isa and Burke and Wills is good. I took the B&W road and there is just one main water creek crossing. In front of me was a 6.6 metre Guiest (not cetain of the spelling ) and 2 Jayco Stirlings caravans and they were happy. The park had many more non off road caravans there.

You can also leave your road van at Gregory Downs ($7 a night) and drive the rest of the way in the tug. Road is really 2WD at time of writing and there were quite a few 2WD vehicles in the camp. The Gregory Down to B&W section has road trains and they can come upon you very very quickly at times and some places have no where to get off the road. This section can be one lane sealed with no edges. Certainly recommend being on the CB for that. Hope this helps.

Go there are do not be put off, it is worth it. One of the most beauitful places you will see.