Gregory Downs to Adele's Grove
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Hi everyone
I'm planning to spend a couple of days at
Lawn Hill NP next week. Can anyone give me approx travel time/road conditions between
Gregory Downs and Adele's Grove
campground?? Thanks a lot. Love to hear tips/thoughts about
Lawn hill too
Thanks!!
Reply By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 08:04
Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 08:04
We were there 4 years ago, so can't comment about the road conditions at present. I was amazed at how good the roads were, the nearby
mine ensures that.
There is a short walk which takes you to the top of an island in
the gorge. I think it starts near where you hire the canoes from and the giant catfish live. We thought that was a fantastic short walk.
Mad if you don't hire a canoe and paddle up
the gorge, great leisurely paddle. We also took a guided tour to the
Riversleigh fossil site. It wasn't cheap but having an experienced guide explained so much more about what you see and taught us a fair bit about the local area.
A gem of an oasis in the dry savanah. Our family spent 3-4 days there, could easily have spent a week.
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Reply By: Member - blackbird1937 - Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 10:46
Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 10:46
Hi , I was there last Sept and agree with Mark re the canoes up
the gorge and walk but after 2pm there was no one to hire them from , TOO warm so used palm fronds to paddle with . A great view and photos from the top of walk , have to learn how to put them on , computer illiterate .
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Follow Up By: wendys - Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 16:50
Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at 16:50
Ask at Adels Grove what are the hours for canoe hire. If it is very quiet, they may be rostering their staff for shorter hours.
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