SA BORDER TO THREE WAYS VIA ALICE SPRINGS

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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9th October 2004 - SA - NT Border - 159k North Marla - 19k South Kulgera – There is a large bitumen area with some shade at the border rest area – composting toilets and limited water is available as well as wood BBQ’s.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 071
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 073
GPS: 25°59'54.0"S – 133°11'46.5"E

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8th October 2004 - Kulgera Roadhouse – Kulgara – Very clean ameneties. Swimming pool spotless and under cover.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 070
Camps Australia Wide No 6 Site No. NT - 072
GPS: 25°51'0.00"S – 133°13'0.00"E

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5th April 2005 – Desert Oaks Rest Area – Sturt Highway - Approx 32k North Eridunda - 169k South Of Alice Springs – Well off the road this is a good overnight stopping area that was cleaned under contract and was spotless during our stay.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 061
Camps Australia Wide No 6 Site No. NT - 063
GPS: 24°54'24.00"S – 133°11'48.00"E
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6th April 2005 - Finke River - 126k South Alice Springs - 75k North Eridunda This area was upgraded in 2005 and new facilities were installed. Only a small area, it is still suitable for an overnight stay. There are no time limit signs at this rest area.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT- 059
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 061
GPS: 24°33'06.0"S – 133°14'30.0"E
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8th October 2004 - Un-named Rest Area - 60k South of Alice - 20k North Stuarts Well - Can Be Invisible From Road - Opposite Owen Springs Tourist Drive Turn-off – Overnight Site - - Not Signposted But it is Really Big, Flat, Gravel, Some Bitumen, Grass, Trees - Can Be Invisible From Highway.

This site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
Or Camps Australia Wide No 6
GPS: 24°09'08.7"S – 133°30'47.2"E
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6th April 2005 - Prowse Gap - 45k South Ti-Tree - 15k North Aileron. Small Vehicles Only - Shelter Shed, Table and BQQ. Improved Greatly Since Last Visit - 3 October 2004. Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 032 – Camps Australia Wide No 6 Site No NT - 032 -
GPS: 22°31'52.0"S – 133°19'54.0"E

3rd October 2004 - Historic Telegraph Station - Barrow Creek. A “must see” spot on your trip along the Stuart Highway between Ti-Tree and Wycliffe Well where there are toilets and water.

This day site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
or Camps Australia Wide No. 6
GPS: 21°31'46.5"S – 133°53'20.2"E

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3rd October 2004 - Wycliffe Well Roadhouse & Caravan Park - Wycliffe Well - Stuart Highway.
Have a look at the "UFO" Hot Spot at Wycliffe. A great photo opportunity before heading to the Devils Marbles Campground. The roadhouse is also a Caravan Park with an undercover pool and plenty of shade.

This day site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
Or Camps Australia Wide No. 6
GPS: 20°47'43.7"S – 134°14'12.9"E
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7th April 2005 - Devils Marbles National Park is 104k South Tennant Creek or 10k North Wauchope and 1k East the Highway. Another must see on your journey and climbing amongst the rocks is recommended. The park has a very large camping area with shelter sheds and pit toilets. Have the camera ready for spectacular sunrises and sunsets

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 024
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 024
GPS: 20°34'03.1"S – 134°15'51.5"E
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10th April 2005 - Not far north of Tennant Creek and 21k South of Three Ways is Mary Anne Dam where respite from the heat can be enjoyed. Although there is NO CAMPING at Mary Anne Dam, there are level sites 100m before the cattle grid on LHS outside the dam area. Local police patrol this area and we have had no problems with the locals at any time. You have access to the dam daily and free hot showers. Mary Anne Dam

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 021
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 021
GPS: 19°36'27.7"S – 134°12'42.00"E
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