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Have you been to the Old Police Station Waterhole, NT?

The Old Police Station Waterhole Camp – NT site 17 in Camps 11 at Iytwelepenty / Davenport Range National Park south of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory or find it in the Camps Australia Wide App. A budget campsite, no pets, recommended as 4WD only for tents and camper trailers has toilets, fireplace, picnic table, shade and suitable for dry conditions. This park is open all year round, but the roads may be closed after rain. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from April to September. There are only basic camping facilities so you need to be self

Michelle Gilmore 11 June, 2021

Litchfield National Park Central Valley Map

Destinations

More swimming and camping at Litchfield’s Central Valley, NT

We are so excited about the Litchfield National Park improvements. One of our favourite parks in Australia, we loved the waterfall hopping and Buley Rockpools. Now we can explore brand new areas – with Central Valley campsites on track to open this dry season. Work on the highly-anticipated $17.5 million Turbo Charging Tourism project is progressing well, with 10 campsites in the northern section of the development now complete. The area will allow campers and visitors direct access to swim in and enjoy the spring-fed creeks. Stage 3 Local company, the Ostojic Group, is carrying out construction for Stage 3

Michelle Gilmore 30 April, 2021

Camping

MUST SEE and CAMP: Edith Falls, NT

Edith Falls, known as Leliyn just 42 km north of Katherine, NT is on the road to Darwin. We thought this was an amazing location with campsites so close to swimming, plus toilets and showers. There is a huge expanse of water and a rocky island when we were there. It was only after we had a long swim and explore (the elder kids swam out to the waterfall with Heatley) we found the croc trap and sign. The rocky climb towards the upper pool was worth it. We swam to the waterfall and floated through the cool channels. There

Michelle Gilmore 1 March, 2021

There's nothing more that our family loves than waterfall and waterhole hopping. Here we are at Edith Falls, NT

Camping

We’re all going on a summer holiday

There’s nothing more that our family loves than waterfall and waterhole hopping. Here we are at Edith Falls, NT Our boys have finished school for the year, so now CAMPS 11 is at the printer, we’ll sneak off to the mountains for a family break. I’m thinking bushwalking, watching sunsets and plenty of swimming under waterfalls. It’ll be great to check out their new campground area – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is in Lamington National Park, in the Gold Coast Hinterland. We are delighted to hear restrictions are relaxing on the QLD border – it means we’ll be seeing more

Michelle Gilmore 7 December, 2020

NT Neil Hargrave Lookout - photo credit: Rose Boccalatte @roseyb_11 via Instagram

Free Camping Northern Territory

Neil Hargrave Lookout, NT, is a perfect base

Photo credit: Rose Boccalatte @roseyb_11 via Instagram What is amazing about this rest area is that you are in the West MacDonnell Ranges, close to tourist icons. This route is a must-see with beautiful gorges, indigenous culture, chasm, gap, hole and pits! With a bitumen surface, there are picnic tables and a BBQ, but a patchy mobile reception. It is 24-hours only and pet friendly; BYO drinking water and firewood. You will be rewarded with beautiful views and spectacular sunsets across the Ranges and Mt Sonder. Read the plaque on Nathaniel Charles (Neil) Hargrave OBE, applauded for his work towards

Michelle Gilmore 9 November, 2020

Free Camping Northern Territory

Best for bragging: WWII Gorrie Airfield, NT

WWII Gorrie Airfield via Instagram: @philreit There are absolutely no facilities – but how many people can say they’ve slept on an airfield? It is suitable for big rigs and pets, camp in dry weather only – and enjoy the views! This little strip of history was the Territory’s largest aircraft service and repair base during World War II. It is hard to imagine that in late 1943, during its peak of operations, it was the base for 6,000 service personnel. Back then, staff could attend the open-air picture theatre (which seated 2000), or relax at the boxing ring, four

Heatley Gilmore 16 June, 2020

Free Camping Northern Territory

Vince Connolly Crossing (NT) has shade and space

If you are hankering after wide open spaces, then you’ve found it. A perfect overnighter, this is a roadside rest area, but has a large area where you can get away from the road. There are lots of shady sites and plenty of room. The toilets are suitable for people with disabilities and were only upgraded last year. There’s water, a dump point, fireplaces, it is suitable for big rigs and pets, but please note it may be sandy in places and it has a 24-hour limit. All in all, a good stopover in area where there are not too

Michelle Gilmore 16 June, 2020

Bucket List

NT National Parks are re-opening

NT premier destinations, Kakadu and Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a and National Parks are opening on June 19! But it is staged, with not all areas or camping available yet. You can check out alternative places to stop the night in the CAMPS Australia Wide App and books 🙂 Here’s the news from Parks Australia: Director of National Parks, Dr James Findlay said due to COVID-safe arrangements and infrastructure upgrades, some areas of the national parks will not be open to visitors during the initial re-opening, but there will be plenty of opportunity to seek recreation and relaxation in these much-loved parts of Australia. “Kakadu

Michelle Gilmore 15 June, 2020

Immerse Yourself In Nature

Work starts on sealing the Central Arnhem Road, NT

Central Arnhem Road Have you travelled to Nhulunbuy via the Central Arnhem Road, from Katherine in the Northern Territory? A $225 million investment starts mid 2020 to seal almost half of the 710 km road. Known as the Bulman Road it is one of the great Aussie 4WD tracks. The 710 km road passes through Indigenous lands, and starts 50 km south of Katherine, off the Stuart Highway. Dry season is the best time to tackle this popular road and explore this area, please note permits are required. As well as tourism, the road services Indigenous communities, agriculture, mining and the

Michelle Gilmore 8 June, 2020