NORTHERN TERRITORY REST AREAS

CAMOOWEAL TO BARKLEY HOMESTEAD

NORTHERN TERRITORY REST AREAS

Several sites have been omitted due to being either closed or unsuitable for overnight camping, truck stops or dog areas.

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12th August 2004 - Avon Downs Rest Area - 69k West Camooweal - 66k East Soudan – Situated opposite the Police Station, this large, level, open area has a chemical toilet. The Police Station staff, on occasions, operates a Driver Reviver service.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 001
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 001
GPS: 20°01'29.5"S – 137°29'18.1"E

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12th August 2004 - Soudan Rest Area - Barkly Highway - 66k West Avon Downs - 32k East Wunara Store – Other than a bore, there is not much at this overnight camping area. A very large level area with limited shade and that’s about it. However, this is a very popular stop on the road to Barkly Homestead and Three Ways.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 002
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 002
GPS: 20°04'24.8"S – 136°52'41.4"E
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13th August 2004 - Wonarah Bore - 56k West Wunara Store - 43k East Barkly Homestead – This is a very large open area with a shelter shed and some bins. There was no water at this camp site when we visited.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 004
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 004
GPS: 19°50'33.7"S – 136°09'23.5"E
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13th August 2004 – Barkley Homestead – 187k East of Three Ways –Barkley Homestead – At the intersection of the Tablelands and Barkley Highways. Both roads lead to Daly Waters and both are good sealed roads all the way.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 005
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 005
GPS: 19°42’36.0”S – 135°49’41.0”E
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BARKLEY HOMESTEAD TO DALY WATERS VIA CAPE CRAWFORD

13th August 2004 - Kiana Rest Area - 266k North Barkly Homestead - 107k South Cape Crawford – A large level area with shade at the rear of parking area. There is a shelter shed and tank water. If camping under the trees watch out for “Land Mines” (Toilet Paper) -

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 012
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 012
GPS: 17°31'39.8"S – 135°41'04.1"E
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14th August 2004 - Heartbreak Hotel Campground - Cape Crawford - Junction of Carpentaria & Tablelands Highways – An oasis in the middle of nowhere. We used this as a base to travel to Caranbirini Conservation Reserve - 70k East Cape Crawford where we spent the day exploring the rock formations in the park.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 013
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 013
GPS: 16°41’02.0”S – 135°43’22.0”E
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15th August 2004 - Caranbirini Conservation Reserve – Approximately 70k East of Cape Crawford along a sealed road towards Borroloola is Caranbirini Conservation Reserve day area that has some interesting walks among spectacular rock formations. The area has a large shaded parking area with plenty of room for the biggest of rigs. We spent the day here and recommend a visit if in the area –

This site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
or Camps Australia Wide No. 6
GPS: NOT RECORDED
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15th August 2004 - Goanna Creek Rest Area - 39k West Cape Crawford - 230k East Daly Waters – 100m North of Highway – A large reasonably level area with great views over the surrounding landscape with plenty of birdlife. There is a shelter shed and tank water at this overnight camping area.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 015
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 015
GPS: 16°42'11.4"S – 135°22'00.5"E
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16th August 2004 - Bullwaddy Rest Area - 179k West Cape Crawford - 90k East Daly Waters. This large rest area has plenty of shade, a shelter shed and tank water. Birds gather around the tank tap and make a good photo opportunity -

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 017
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 017
GPS: 16°27'00.9"S – 134°11'45.2"E
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