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editor: Grace Newhaven
The
By
Claire & Bob Rogers - 2000 / December 12
EMail: brogers644_AT_yahoo.com
Purpose
This fact sheet is intended as an
introductory guide to bicycle camping on the
Resources
There is no bicycle-specific map of
the
"4 X 4 Tracks and
Unsealed Roads of
Outback Highway Map on www : http://www.outback-hwy.gov.au/map.html
RACQ ( car club ) regional map South West District
Map ( aprox 1 :
1,000,000 ), is useful. $ 4.00 or free to members. http://www.racq.com.au/05_shop/0_shopframe.htm
Mt Isa Tourist Information Centre
Ph. 07 4749 1555
Claire & Bob's own narrative of
the
"Bull Dust & Pedal
Power " Peter Thomas.
A day-by-day narrative of a journey from
History :
Aborigines
inhabited the region for millennia before European settlement . The Aboriginal
people with traditional ties to this region are mainly Eastern
Arrernte
The road is named after the "
Plenty Well", discovered by a survey team in 1878. The road was first used
as a stock route in the 1880's. In the present time, it is a working road,
servicing the cattle industry. It is also a minor 4x4 tourist route.
Environment
The road follows the northern edge
of the
The best
time to travel is early June, after the "wet" season but before
too much bull
dust forms. Dry season temperatures ranged from 30 C during the day, down
to cold nights - warm clothes are essential.
Getting there
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from Mt Isa ( 853 km to Alice
Springs) , Boulia or |
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No scheduled public transport on
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Roads & traffic
The Plenty is a one-lane bitumen
road from the
There are around 20 vehicles a day
on the road, and depending on the season, some of them may be road trains ,
though only a couple of times a day usually. Be aware that these huge trucks
will not and cannot try to avoid you on your bicycle: that is your
responsibility. Bright clothes are essential.
Bob & Claire averaged 90km /
day on their tandem, towing a BOB trailer. However, after rain, cycling will be
very difficult or impossible, though rain will stop a bike before it stops cars
and 4X4's, so there will be a good possibility of a lift on one of the farm
utility trucks that are relatively frequent.
NT Dept of Transport provides
road information at http://www.nt.gov.au/dtw/links/roadreport.shtml
Or tel. 08 8952 7111.
For
Water
The longest gap between water points
is between Jervois & Tobermorey Stations, aprox 220 km. Between water
points, it may be necessary to carry water for three or four days. Carry
several containers in case of breakage. A water bag
will be useful. It's also possible to insulate
conventional bike bottles to avoid some of the heat that makes water less
palatable.
There are underground bores in the
area for watering cattle, with artesian
water collected in "drains" or tanks, but these are not entirely
reliable, and may also be unpalatably salty. Bore water is also readily
available at the cattle stations along the route. If you're lucky, you could be
offered rain water,
stored in tanks at the stations.
If using ground water (not
recommended), purification devices will be necessary. At all times, you will
need to seek local advice continuously regarding water availability.
Food
Many 4X4 guides mention "
stores" in remote
As an alternative, send yourself a food parcel , after negotiating with one of the
stations ( contacts below). The postal service runs by air from Mt Isa to
Jervois once a week (only). Alternatively, it will be useful to bring a good
stock of lightweight foods from supermarkets in
Damper is
also a simple and weight effective alternative to reliance on store foods. Note
that alcohol is not available between Urandangi and
Camping
This is a great place for bush
camping, with suitable sites available almost everywhere. There is ample fire
wood, and little fire hazard, though you should use a fire pit at all times. A plastic camping
trowel is useful for digging fire and toilet pits. There are a few widely
separated places offering formalised campsites (see below)
Services
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small Aboriginal community, store |
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Gemtree caravan park |
Junk food, rain water "Un-Powered Site / Camping
A$14" |
08 8956 9855 /
Fax (08) 8956 9860 |
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Small town |
Shire office 07 4776 3188 Boulia Library and Information
Centre Ph. 07 4746 3386 Fx. 07 4746 3387 |
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Hart's Range |
Junk food only. Fossicking. Historic
settlement. |
Police 08 8956 9772 not helpful Store 08 89556 9773 (closed
Sundays) |
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Small store (junk food), showers
Friendly, nice camp ground |
t.08 8956 6307. Fax: 08 89566321 Denise Broad broad_AT_assoa.nt.edu.au. |
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Junk food only, camping , accomodation, mech. repairs |
07 4748 4996. Not so friendly in 2000 |
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Urandangi |
Pub, limited groceries, junk food |
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This fact sheet was produced by grassroots
cyclists. No responsibility for errors or omissions can be accepted. It is intended
for free or low cost distribution on paper or on the www, and you are free to
copy it on that basis. Suggestions for improvement are most welcome!
Other
Bicycle Camping Fact Sheets in this series include
Central
Australia | SA Kangaroo
Island | SA Flinders
Ranges | North Queensland
|
WA
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Nullarbor
A Bicycle Travellers' Guide To The
(updated
2002 / July)| another 2008 guide here
in a different style & format
Author
: Belinda van Straaten
Abridged
, additional material & HTML by Grace
Newhaven
The Nullarbor Plain is one of the
principal icons of modern
Cycling the Nullarbor is a journey
that every touring cyclist should consider. In two short weeks we struck
searing heat, cool rain, beautiful sunrises. Beyond the saltbush lie amazing
natural wonders from the many limestone caves to the
beautiful Bunda Cliffs. A bicycle crossing of the Nullarbor will be a spiritual
journey as much as it is a physical one.
This information sheet is designed
to answer many of the questions a cyclist might ask, and provide information on
food, water and camping along the way. It is meant to be practical.
For instructions on how to print
this information in a convenient format, click here. Please email any comments & updates for
future editions of this guide, which is continuously revised. Happy Cycling!
General Information
Roads The Eyre highway is a 2 lane sealed road.
The surface is generally smooth, and in some parts of WA the shoulder is also
bitumen.
Traffic is usually light and consists mainly of
tourist caravan trailers and "road trains"
up to B triple size. Road trains are a potential hazard to cyclists and may be
frightening at first. Generally (and where possible) they will give you a wide
berth. However, if there is oncoming traffic or a blind corner or crest, you do
need to be ready to get right off the road - there is room on the road for a
truck and a car to pass, but not for a truck, a car and a cyclist ! You
will also find your interaction with other traffic much less stressful if you
wear a bright coloured shirt - yellow is ideal.
Water should not be a problem if you are well
prepared. Most settlements rely on "bore" water, and you can usually
have bore water free by asking in each roadhouse (but it would be a good
gesture to buy at least something, eg orange juice- roadhouses are not a
public service). The water is generally very good and certainly drinkable. In
some places, you may be lucky enough to find rainwater tanks, though it's not
possible to rely on them alone. We carried extra water in "sea to
summit" 6 Litre water bags that contain refillable wine cask inners. These
are great: very robust, fold down small when not in use and cost about $20 from
most specialist camping stores. You might also consider a do-it-yourself water bag. It's also possible to insulate conventional bike bottles to avoid some
of the heat that makes water less palatable.
Food There are supermarkets in Ceduna, Norseman
and Esperance but there are very few groceries in between and they are very
expensive, so it's best to purchase food before starting the journey. It is a
good idea to mail a food parcel to a roadhouse
en route that you can pick up later. You can post up to 20kg and it is
relatively cheap (depending on where you send it from - check with the post
office though, as the pricing policy is not a straight line: price increases
drastically if your parcel crosses a state border !) Check with roadhouses
beforehand and let them know your intentions. Don’t leave your mailout too late
or you may arrive before your parcel does! Nearly every roadhouse also has a
bar or a hotel but there is generally no sale of "take away" alcohol.
Travellers heading west must be
aware that they cannot take any honey, fruit or vegetables into WA due to quarantine.
Travellers heading east give up their fresh food in Ceduna (if it is not eaten
already!).
Bike supplies Bring all your repair gear and spares with
you. With the exception of a few very expensive patch repair kits there is
nothing available. The bike shop in Esperance is helpful & enthusiastic, as
is " Sportspower" in Ceduna.
Camping Unless you have a huge budget, camping is
the only option for accommodation. Luckily bush camping is easy on the
Nullarbor. Almost all the road is unfenced and there are good "rest
areas" and patches of bush to set up a tent all the way along. There are
toilets and showers at all roadhouses. Many roadhouses have "caravan
parks" but these are expensive and usually consist of big patches of
gravel.
Climate Summers can get very hot on the Nullarbor.
Temperatures will frequently be above 40 in mid summer. Cyclists during this
time will need to ride at night ( using good lights & reflectors !) and
early in the morning to avoid the heat. Winters are cold, wet and windy.
Optimum times for travel are therefore in Autumn and Spring.
Wind This should be a big factor in planning
your trip. Winds on the Nullarbor can be very strong and it’s good to have them
behind you! Although exact wind direction is variable, and may be affected by
local conditions, there is a trend in wind
direction. Warmer months: East to South Easterly winds with a high in the
bight ; Cooler months: West to
Maps It is not necessary to have a great amount
of detail as there are few roads in this area! Maps supplied by the tourist
information centres should be sufficient. Click for a strip map from the
www.
Information The Eyre
Peninsula Tourism Association publishes a detailed & comprehensive list
of services & contacts along the Highway in a brochure entitled "The
Nullarbor" , available on the SA side of the border - it even
includes positive mention of cyclists ! Phone Ceduna information centre
on freecall 1800 639 413 for a copy. ( you can also get a " Nullarbor
Certificate" here) On the WWW , Nullarbornet
offers a useful directory & guide to the natural attractions &
settlements of the region. There is much general
information & background on the www.
Email access is available via information centres
& internet booths at Norseman,
Bicycle Information: articles on the Nullarbor crossing appeared
in Freewheeling Magazine # 3:17 ; 5:20 ; 14:33 ( by unicycle!) ;
16:26; 29:21; 41:56 ( in the 1930's) 51:52 ( the inland route). Australian
Cyclist Magazine featured the Nullarbor at 16:06:28 ( the inland route)
17:01:43 ; and 18:06:40. These articles are of varying practical value, but are
available to copy at bicycle organisations' libraries. There
are also a number of bicycle
www sites, also of varying practicality. For information on the "
Ceduna to Penong 73km
Small rolling hills in farmland
with occasional clumps of trees for shade. Rest areas at 40km east of Penong-
Bin ; 25km east of Penong – Chair, table, bin ;
Camping- limited due to farms. Use
rest areas
PENONG:
a small town of many windmills. Post office, laundrette, pub, caravan park .
General store: open 7 days. Small with reasonable range of groceries, fruit and
veg. Prices around 2x supermarket. Roadhouse: open 24 hours. Takeaway food /
restaurant. Showers $2 . Internet $3/15 mins
Penong to Nundroo 79km
Medium rolling hills with dense
trees for first 20km, farms and patchy trees thereafter. Rest areas at 65km
east of Nundroo- bin, shade, ok for camping ; 63km east of Nundroo- bin, shade,
ok for camping; 31km east of Nundroo- bin, shade, ok for camping; 10km east of
Nundroo- bin, shade, table, good camping
NUNDROO : Hotel, motel, pub, phone.
No showers., staff are happy to give out rainwater if requested. Bore water
salty but drinkable . Roadhouse: very limited range of basic groceries.
Nundroo to Yalata 52km
Hilly and well treed all the way. (
Monument to Japanese cyclist 7km W of Nundroo) Good camping everywhere except
where fence is near the road. Rest areas at 27km east of Yalata- bin, table ;
25km east of Yalata- bin, table
8km east of Yalata- bin. (big truck
stop, good camping at back)
YALATA: Aborigine owned and
operated road house. Caravan park Phone, restaurant, cinema. Clinic. Permits
available for Whale watching
at the Head of the Bight ( May to October) .
Roadhouse: showers $2, some basic
supplies but very expensive! Tube repair kit $7.
Yalata to Nullarbor 93km
Hilly and well treed with good
camping UNTIL about 30km east of Nullarbor- Nullarbor Plain starts ! Flat and
treeless!
Rest areas at 71km east of
Nullarbor- bin, table, tank (unreliable water), some shade
36km east of Nullarbor- bin, table
NULLARBOR: Modern roadhouse
facilities and welcome shade! Nice people! Water is 50c/litre .for reverse
osmosis. Roadhouse: showers 5 min / $1, restaurant, bar, motel, laundry,
internet. Tube repair kit $8.50. Small range of basic groceries .
Nullarbor to
Trees resume soon after Nullarbor,
some patches of scrub ok for camping. Flat terrain. Road approaches the coast
and the Bunda cliffs.
Very little shade along coastal section. Great views from the lookouts!
Rest areas at
Plenty of camping along hilly, well
treed road.
EUCLA: the closest thing to a town
you’ve seen in a while! Fascinating weather station open
to public. Roadhouse: freshwater showers $1/5min, caravan park ($2.00), motel,
restaurant. Nice bush setting with tables and shade, well stocked small
"shop" reasonably priced. (the most groceries you will see in one
place along the Nullarbor). Nice management.
Eucla to Mundrabilla 66km
Descend through Eucla pass. Road is
flat and straight. Plenty of tree clumps for shade, easy camping on unfenced
roadside.
Rest areas at 37km east of
Mundrabilla- bin, some shade ; 29km east of Mundrabilla – bin, fireplace, trees
(better for camping)
MUNDRABILLA: Roadhouse: phones,
caravan park ( $6.00), bar, restaurant, showers $2.20, motel Virtually no
groceries.
Mundrabilla to Madura 116km
Flat road with easy camping
anywhere. Occasional tree clumps. Rest areas at 113km east of Madura- shelter, water tank. Not good camping, very
bare
107km east of Madura- toilet,
fireplace, table, big and shady, good camping.
65km east of Madura- bin, table. Big
with trees and scrub
42km east of Madura- bin. Large
area, trees and scrub for good camping. Emergency telephone
25km east of Madura- toilets,
tables, bbqs. Lots of trees, good camping
MADURA: a roadhouse on a hill amongst
the trees. Roadhouse: restaurant, motel, caravan park, phone, showers $3,
swimming pool. NO groceries. ".. There are no Eftpos facilities across the
Nullarbor except for the service station at Madura..." ( 2002)
Madura to Cocklebiddy 91km
Very gentle uphill to Cocklebiddy.
Open wood and grassland. Unfenced road but few secluded camp spots.
Rest areas at 67km east of Cocklebiddy- bins, table,
bbq. Nice area
44km east of Cocklebiddy-bins,
table, bbq. Secluded from road, well treed, good camping
10km east of Cocklebiddy- good
camping up bush track, secluded in scrub (no rest area)
COCKLEBIDDY:
bicycle friendly staff and an emphasis on good healthy food! Roadhouse: motel,
caravan park ($8.50), phone, $3 showers, laundry $2 wash, no groceries
Cocklebiddy to Caiguna 65km
Gently undulating road. Some rough
surfaces. Open grasslands with few trees or good camping spots, except well
treed area for 10km east of Caiguna.
Rest area at 21km east of Caiguna-
water tanks, but taps destroyed ( 2000/12). Good for shade only. Bare wasteland
CAIGUNA:
Roadhouse: "Don't as for water - refusal may offend" signs - but
"…nice people there who showed me to their private reverse osmosis
outlet..". No groceries. Phones, caravan park ( $12.00), showers $3,
restaurant, playground with tables.
Caiguna to Balladonia 181km
Some trees near Caiguna, but mostly
gently undulating through bare grassland for 90km. Last 90km woodland varies
from dense to sparse. Road fenced but not too close for camping. Last 30km is
hilly.
Rest areas at 141km east of Balladonia- water tank,
shelter. Bare with some trees at back.
129km east of Balladonia- water
tank, shelter. Bare but further off road.
90km east of Balladonia- not a rest
area, but good place for shade or camping
50km east of Balladonia-bin, table.
Good for camping
5km east of Balladonia- bin, table,
shelter. Good camping.
BALLADONIA: modern
roadhouse, excellent free museum with local history and information. Roadhouse:
possibility of rainwater, (with a purchase), showers $3.50, backpackers,
caravan park ( with kitchen $6.00), motel, bar. Small range of groceries but
generally very expensive .
Balladonia to Condingup 200km
Important note: the
Road conditions: As mentioned these can be quite bad for
65km, but it improves as you enter Esperance shire. After 88km the road is
excellent unsealed road, and turns to bitumen at 165km from Balladonia.
Water: Take sufficient water from the roadhouse.
However there is a water hole after about 66km that is signposted to the left.
This is a green grassy area which would be nice for camping. There is also a
water tank at the homestead.
Deralinya Homestead: A great restored homestead is open to travellers
about 87km along the track. The divided road ends and the road forks. Take the
track to the right and after about 150m you will see the house. Inside there
are beds, a table, a fireplace with pots and pans and some general camping
things. Out the back is a rain water tank. The house is 110 years old, and has
been providing great free accommodation to travellers for 8 years. Show your
appreciation by leaving the place tidy! This is definitely worth a stop.
Condingup: A small town in a grain growing area. The
tavern is open 7 days and has a small general store attached. Prices are quite
high but there is a good range of food if your supplies are low.
Cape Le Grand National Park: This is a beautiful national park with
lovely beaches and some bushwalking. Camping fees are $12.50. Hot showers
available at camp sites.
Esperance: Access to Esperance is via Fisheries road
or from Cape Le Grand NP you may wish to ride along the beach, which is very
firm at LOW tide. Follow the coast west from Cape Le Grand campground, the
distance is 24km of sand before you can get back on the bitumen, or you can
stay on the beach all the way into Esperance. Esperance
is a lovely seaside town. All facilities and two bakeries to fill your stomach
after the long trek. Visit Mark and Helen at the Shoestring Backpackers ,
highly recommended as a great friendly place for some well earned R and R. (ph.
9071 3396). Good bike shop.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE:
Balladonia to Norseman 190km
(we didn’t take this road, so this
is a bit sketchy on details)
Rest areas at 163km east of Norseman- bin, table,
fireplace. Large shady area
108km east of
83km east of Norseman- toilet, bin,
table,bbq . some shade in a large area
79km east of Norseman- bin, table,
fireplace. Large shady area
NORSEMAN:
All services . Internet at Ampol. telecentre for email weekdays only. Showers
& good maps at Tourist Bureau .
This
fact sheet was produced by grassroots cyclists. No responsibility for errors or
omissions can be accepted. It is intended for free or low cost distribution on
paper or on the www, and you are free to copy it on that basis. Suggestions for
improvement are most welcome!
Other
Bicycle Camping Fact Sheets in this series include
Central
Australia | SA Kangaroo
Island | SA Flinders
Ranges | North Queensland
|
WA
|
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Purpose
This fact sheet is intended as an
introductory guide to cycle camping in the
Resources
There is no bicycle-specific map of
the Kakadu region. Several bicycle travelogues about the NT are listed at the
"Australia"
section of Bicycle Fish.
"Crossing Australia's North
[by Bicycle] " (1990, Julia Thorn 141 pp pocket size format).
Detailed route guide for Townsville-to-Broome and Darwin / Kakadu region.
Useful history and other observations. Provides some bicycle information , and
a lot of useful background to Kakadu. Note, however, that this guide is now slightly
dated.. ( Kangaroo Press ISBN 0 86417 305 9 )
Map of the
"
Environment
Jabiru Tourist Centre : 6
Telephone: (08) 8979 2548 Facsimile: (08) 8979 2482
NT Tourist Commission: http
://www.ntholidays.com/home.asp
NT Department of Transport : http://www.nt.gov.au/ipe/dtw/roadconditions/
"For recorded information or
to arrange for automatic facsimile, telephone 1800 246 199.
For road conditions and walking
track access within the park, contact 8938 1121."
History
Aborigines of several tribes have
inhabited this region for millennia before first contact with Mocassin
seafarers. The area was first explored by Europeans in the expeditions of Ludwig
Leichardt in the 1840's. There was some missionary activity in the early
20th century .The region has had a diverse modern history, with some attempts
at cattle raising, as well as crocodile and buffalo hunting. In more recent
times, uranium mining continues on the edge of the Park. At present, the Park
is leased to the Australian Government's Nature Conservation Agency.
Several Aboriginal communities continue to live within and close to the Park –
many of the Park's staff are local Aboriginal people.
Environment
Kakadu owes its attraction and
"World Heritage" status to the combination of its abundant wildlife
and its Aboriginal cultural sites, rather than to beautiful lush scenery - the
bush itself is generally dull, though there are also spectacular rocky plateaus.
The year is divided into two main seasons,
Wet (November to April) and Dry (May to October), with relatively high
temperatures year round. The main tourist season is the Dry, which is slightly
cooler than the Wet, and corresponds to the cold of the Southern winter. (Daily
Max Temp : Jun 31C / Oct 37C , Lowest rain Jun - Sep) .On the www, the
Bureau of meteorology provides weather
averages and wind
directions . Note that Wet season flooding may present particular
difficulties for bicycles, as well as making off-road sites inaccessible. In
some places, there are a lot of mosquitoes.
Getting there
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by bike |
From Pine Creek or |
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by bus |
Greyhound & McCafferties intercity buses serve
the |
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by rail |
Nil, till |
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by air |
To |
Roads &
Traffic
The main road between Pine Creek,
Jabiru and
Dry season traffic within the Park
is generally light, compared to the Stuart Highway and the highway to Darwin;
and consists mainly of tourist camper-vans ( many driven by foreigners, who
often drive (in relation to cyclists) better than Australians - which is good
!) You may encounter road trains on
the main road, and should treat them with care – be careful to wear at least
some bright clothes so they see you as early as possible. One noticeable
feature of the road system is that wide verges are cut back into the bush to
mitigate the effects of car crashes – one side effect however is to make for
sometimes shadeless hot cycling - beware of dehydration.
Water
Water may be a problem in places,
as it is sometimes a considerable distance between water points ( eg 75 km or
more) . Be prepared to carry more water than usual, especially if leaving the
main road. Within the whole region, most settlements are dependent on
underground "bore"
water, which is generally plentiful & OK to taste, but in a some places
is quite salty. There was particularly "rough" bore water at the
Park's Western entrance station. At the NPWS campsites, signs usually advise
boiling the tap water as a precaution. If you're lucky, you could be offered rain water, stored in tanks at some
places: if so, be grateful ! Bottled water is available, expensively, at the
commercially operated sites. A do-it-yourself water bag. will be useful.
It's also possible to insulate
conventional bike bottles with socks, to avoid some of the heat that makes
water less palatable.
Food
There is a small supermarket at
Jabiru ; most roadhouses operate mini-groceries at high prices and very limited
range. There was a tiny stock of groceries at Yellow Waters, but apart from
these, there are no places to buy food supplies – with most travellers arriving
by day-tripper bus or self-contained camper van, there is little incentive for
local traders to supply anything really nourishing. You will also need fuel for
your stove, as wood fires may be prohibited. It may be a good idea to mail a food parcel to a station
or roadhouse en route.
Camping
Kakadu – unlike most other parts of
Australia - is unusual in that "free" camping is not allowed, due in
part to the danger from feral animals ( particularly buffalo) ; but also
because Park Rangers routinely set fires, often at night, as a form of
vegetation management ; they also shoot feral animals, without warning, when
the opportunity arises ( eg, driving home at the end of their shift !) , and
both these activities would be extremely hazardous to independent bush campers.
For their own safety, visitors are therefore restricted to a number of
officially maintained camp sites. These are well appointed, with showers
toilets etc and are usually divided into "quiet" and
"generator" zones . Fees are around $6.00/person. Be aware that lawn
or grass is a scarce and fragile commodity in this climate, so you may not be
able to pitch your tent on any that you do find : ask first !
Unfortunately, the Dry season alternative may be rock hard earth, so be
prepared. These official camp sites are not placed at regular intervals – which
is of little consequence to motorists, but can mean long riding days to the
cyclist. In general it would be fair to say that the camping system (at the
time of writing) is not "bicycle friendly". Note however, that at
most camp sites, the Rangers provide interesting interpretative talks on a
roster - get a timetable at Bowali Centre.
Services
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Town
/ settlement / facility |
Remarks
/ contacts |
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Bark Hut |
Camping, Restaurant, liquor
store, quiet, no mosquitos |
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Bowali Centre |
Parks HQ. Free displays, information,
souvenirs, restaurant etc |
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Cooinda |
Camp site, Restaurant, bar,
micro-grocery, email booth. Cultural Centre nearby. |
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Jabiru |
Small shopping centre, with
s/market, P.O., Pub but no takeaway alcohol. Camp site OK, wandering dingoes within.
Email at Library |
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Mardugal |
NPWS C/site. Tiny patch of grass.
"Boil water " |
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Friendly, a few groceries, beer
etc. Good bore water from tap.Manager was/is a cyclist ( 2000) |
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NPWS C/site , good water ; friendly
Dry season management |
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Nourlangie Rock |
No drinking water, no camping. |
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Pine Creek |
Small grocery, liquor store. YH (
friendly, camping OK) |
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Camping, some shade, swimming
pool. Bore water OK , but noisy generator at night. |
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Ubirr / Border Store |
Merl campsite, small grocery. YH.
Lots of mossies - unbelievably so ! |
This fact sheet was produced by grassroots
cyclists. No responsibility for errors or omissions can be accepted. It is intended
for free or low cost distribution on paper or on the www, and you are free to
copy it on that basis. Suggestions for improvement are most welcome!
This fact sheet was produced by grassroots
cyclists. No responsibility for errors or omissions can be accepted. It is
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Other
Bicycle Camping Fact Sheets in this series include
Central
Australia | SA Kangaroo
Island | SA Flinders
Ranges | North Queensland
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WA
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Part 1 :
This route is based on an article
in Freewheeling Magazine (# 12 , 1981/Sep ). The route is mostly on back
roads. There are commercial camp sites at each of the stages.
Useful maps are
Part 2: Beechworth
Vic. to Goulburn, NSW
This route is based on an article
in Freewheeling Magazine ( #14, 1982/ May)
Useful maps are
For Goulburn to