Barrow Creek
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 at 20:30
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Hi all
Travelling north and thinking we may stay at
Barrow Creek. Anyone any idea what's there and what the facilities are like?
Thanks in advance
Reply By: Hairy (WA) - Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 at 20:54
Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 at 20:54
Its just a pub.......Its a good pub though!
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Reply By: Member - nick b - Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 at 21:02
Reply By: Member - Rob Mac (QLD) - Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 00:38
Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 00:38
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Not sure what it is like now, havnt been ther since 1961 as per photo
Cheers Rob Mac
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 09:02
Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 09:02
Just a highway stop with an iconic pub - don't recall anything else there. We did note that a fancy
public toilet facility was built there some years back, but on our last trip it was closed (damaged, filthy, abandoned)...... I think I know why. The pub staff will lend you a key for their
toilet if you 'need to go'. As I recall, that pub was the scene of Peter Falconio's last public appearance.
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Reply By: anglepole - Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 16:39
Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 16:39
We travel many times on the Stuart Highway.
I would not stay at
Barrow Creek unless I was comatose.
The old Telegraph station is worth a look.
Wycliffe Wells a bit up the road is a much better place to stay.
Enjoy you trip.
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Follow Up By: Member - Des Lexic - Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 17:14
Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 17:14
I would agree 100% it was a dump last time we called in about a year ago
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 19:11
Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 at 19:11
We were looking to stop there a few years ago. The navigator took one look at the amenities and said "let's go." Unless it's vastly improved then stop on the side of the road somewhere. It' so good that not even badger has a report on it.
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Reply By: Wheretonext - Monday, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:09
Monday, Jul 16, 2012 at 17:09
Thanks for all the replies. My navigator also vetoed stop and we went to
Wycliffe Well. The aliens etc were good entertainment for kids.
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