KATHERINE TO NT / WA BORDER

KATHERINE TO WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BORDER
VIA VICTORIA HIGHWAY

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

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18th April 2005 - King River (West) Rest Area - 33k South West Katherine - 163k North East Victoria River – There is level room off the rest area along the old highway dirt track as well as a table and fire place. A fairly good area for an overnight stop.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 191
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 191
GPS: 14°40'38.00"S – 132°05'11.0"E.
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18th April 2005 - Vince Connoly Crossing - Limestone Creek - 58k South West Katherine - 138k North East Victoria River – There is plenty of shade at this large level overnight stop that has two tables. Tank water is available but supply is limited. It would appear that toilets have been added since out visit.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 192
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 192
GPS: 14°49'42.0"S – 131°55'0.00"E
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19th April 2005 - Mathison (62 Mile Camp) - 104k South West Katherine - 92k North East Victoria River - NT – 194 – Another large level area with tank water, tables, bins and plenty of shade. It would appear that toilets have been added since out visit.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 194
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 194
GPS: 15°08'24.0"S – 131°41'06.0"E
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19th April 2005 - Sullivan Creek - Gregory National Park - 178k South West Katherine 18k East Victoria River. Low trees, very little suitable shade, not much room and water that is available from the creek where crocodiles play are all here if you wish to stay and enjoy the surrounds. We found that the honesty box had been vandalized and decided it may be best to keep moving.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 195
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 195
GPS: 15°35'13.0"S – 131°16'29.0"E
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20th April 2005 - Joe Creek - 10k West Victoria River - 90k East Timber Creek – This day area is approx 2k off the highway along a dirt road. At the end is a large parking and turning circle as well as a picnic area – There is one walk for about 1.7k that is a bit rough and steep in spots. The picnic area has tables and a pit toilet. Recommended for a break and a look around.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 197
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 197
GPS: 15°35'37.0"S – 131°04'10.0E
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20th April 2005 - Day - Kuwang Lookout - 57k West Victoria River - 33k East Timber Creek. There is an approx 300m walk to the lookout platform from the day parking area which was disgusting when we visited. The lookout was reasonable but the day parking area is not recommended for a coffee break –

This site is not listed in either Camps Australia Wide No. 5 or Camps Australia Wide No. 6.
GPS: 14°44'28.0"S – 130°41'06.0"E
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20th April 2005 - Big Horse Creek Campground - Gregory National Park. Located 10k West of Timber Creek and 216k East of Kununurra or - 177k East of the NT/WA Border. Big Horse Campground is a good area with some large camping areas. The toilets are spotless and there is plenty of shade. It is a short walk to the boat ramp and bridge. Look for crocodiles from the bridge and take the opportunity to grab a photo or two.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT - 203
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT - 204
GPS: 15°36'0.00"S – 130°23'0.00"E
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21st April 2005 - East Baines River Rest Area - 58k West Timber Creek - 130k East NT/WA Border – A small area with shade that has a table and tank water. There was plenty of rubbish when we visited this site.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 204
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 205
GPS: 15°46'02.0"S – 130°01'35.0"E
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21th April 2005 - Saddle Creek Rest Area - 117k West Timber Creek - 109k East Kununurra - 70k East NT / WA Border. This area is large and has some shade. Although sloping, a suitable site may be found for an overnight stay. There are toilets, tank water, tables and fireplaces.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 205
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 206
GPS: 15°57'26.0"S – 129°33'42.0"E
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22nd April 2005 - NT/WA Border Checkpoint - 185k West Timber Creek - 44k East Kununurra - A place to stop and get rid of all that good food that you will have to replace in Kununurra at exorbitant prices.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. NT – 208
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. NT – 209
GPS: 15°58'56.0"S – 129°00'05.0"E
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