Davenport Creek, SA
Submitted: Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 14:26
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Just you me and the
Heading to Davenport
Creek in Feb. We haven't been there for 15 years. We are driving a Hilux and taking a off road camper trailer this time. Can anyone advise if we will have any problems getting over the
sand dunes. Any other tips/advise would be greatly appreciated.
Also any other worthwhile
places around there would be also good to know.
Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:34
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:34
Was there a few weeks ago , no real issues , its got more signs and some fencing to keep off
sand dunes but still as lovely as ever.
Loo's but didn't have
water
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Reply By: Members Pa & Ma. - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:38
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:38
Hi.I just Googled it and found this site very interesting
www.overlander.com.au./destinations/.../Off-The-Beaten-track.
Read the whole article.
There's a spew hole in the dunes somewhere & it's now private land.
Take care, safe travels.
Bye Ma.
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Reply By: Hopper51 - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 18:09
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 18:09
We are regular visitors to Davenport
creek. Beautiful location but be aware that the mozzies are thick there at that time of year. This is not usually a problem if you are just visiting for the day but if you are
camping there you will need lots of repellent and even several different types.
A drive to the end of the peninsula is worthwhile but can be quite difficult when the sand has been blowing around for a while. There is a magnificent beach just before you reach Point Peter.
Also watch where you
camp. At certain times of each month when the tides are high the
water comes right up into the car
park area by the
toilets.
Chris W
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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:37
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:37
Loved the drive to end also Chris.
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Follow Up By: Just you me and the- Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 08:10
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 08:10
The mozzies are one thing I distinctly remember from 15 years ago. They were so bad but we will be better prepared this time. They were the worst we had ever experienced.
The other thing I remember was there was no one there. I think things may have changed!
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Follow Up By: Hopper51 - Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 08:40
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 08:40
If you are going there outside of holiday periods it is still very quiet. On the weekends the locals travel out there for a day at
the beach.
Chris
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Reply By: chips59 - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:15
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:15
And if the mozzies dont get you the mice will, last time I went there the mice were so bad they even got on the roof of the van. They climb up the silicone on the corners. They eat through the canvas also.
Apart from that it a great place.
Shane.
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Follow Up By: Hopper51 - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:34
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:34
The cold weather had killed them off when we were last there around the end of August.
Chris
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