Yornaning Dam Free Camp - WA's Answer to Greens Lake ?????
Duh said
06:02 AM Nov 27, 2013
Yornaning Dam Free Camp and Picnic Area is 184 kms south east of Perth just off the Great Southern Highway, halfway between Popanyinning and Cuballing. It is listed in Camps 7, site 164.
It has a large flat areas suitable for big rigs and has male and female modern ramp toilets. There is no power or drinking water but the dam water can be used for washing etc. Dogs are allowed on leads. It is also a Geo Caching point for those into that hobby.
I would like to suggest this could be used as WA's answer to free camp meets up similar to Greens Lake in Victoria.
Perhaps a we could have a WA GN meet up some time next year for anyone in the area and in the meantime GN's travelling in that area can call in to either camp or inspect the area/use the toilets etc. It is only about a km if that off the highway on a bitumen road and well signposted, shown as a picnic area but free camping allowed, no time limit that I know of.
-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 06:37:40 AM
ken thomas said
10:20 AM Nov 27, 2013
heading to WA next Feb, so will put it on my list Thanks Vic Ken
197 in camps 6
Ken
-- Edited by ken thomas on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 10:26:06 AM
Duh said
10:57 AM Nov 27, 2013
It would be great as a camping meeting point for WA GN's, it is about the same from Perth to Yornaning Dam (184 kms) as Greens Lake is from Melbourne (189 kms) and there are a lot of similarities in the two places from what I have read on the forum.
I have done an overnighter there earlier this year around February and also called in there to check it out again two weeks ago but didn't stay as we needed to get to Narrogin asap.
It would be great to see you there, but if we can't all get there at the same time we could still use it as a meet up base the same way our GN cousins in the east use Greens Lake for anyone in the area, passing through etc. That way we are sure to meet other GN's at some time.
Thanks for the Camps 6 site 197 Ken, so that for Camps 6 and Camps 7 is 164.
If you see or talk to Cathy Ian (Delta 18) let her know about the Geo Cache although she probably knows about it already. Also your next door neighbours and the usual mob we meet up with now and then.
When is the Salmon run Bryan?
Be good to see you and anyone else there at some time Radar.
-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 10:58:10 AM
Delta18 said
04:52 PM Nov 27, 2013
Looks good Vic, we would be in a 'meet up' I reckon.
Radar said
05:19 PM Nov 27, 2013
Hi have placed this in my bucket list. Cheers
Bryan said
06:11 PM Nov 27, 2013
I'll be in for the meet Vic, provided its not during the Salmon run.
Bryan said
08:00 PM Nov 27, 2013
Usually last week of March if they are early through to mid May. I go camp on the beach at Boranup for a week with other members of our club.
Duh said
09:13 PM Nov 27, 2013
Thanks Bryan,
Professional fishermen have a camp at Parry's beach when the salmon are running and if you give them a hand to offload the salmon onto the beach they will give you a couple of salmon for helping. Otherwise they will sell you one for $5 each.
I have been there when this is on and they usually post a lookout on the top of the sandhills.
landy said
11:06 PM Nov 27, 2013
Thanks Vic. We are planing to be that way some time next year so hope to have a look. Landy
Bryan said
11:43 PM Nov 27, 2013
Duh wrote:
Thanks Bryan,
Professional fishermen have a camp at Parry's beach when the salmon are running and if you give them a hand to offload the salmon onto the beach they will give you a couple of salmon for helping. Otherwise they will sell you one for $5 each.
I have been there when this is on and they usually post a lookout on the top of the sandhills.
For me the fun is watching them hit a surface lure, especially one of my home made specials. Sometimes I take the hook off just to get repeated hits. But then again its just as nice to be with your mates and not a care in the world, glass of red in your hand and watching the sun go down. With me its mostly catch and release which is why I also crush the barbs on the hook.
Delta18 said
11:59 PM Nov 27, 2013
Duh wrote:
It would be great as a camping meeting point for WA GN's, it is about the same from Perth to Yornaning Dam (184 kms) as Greens Lake is from Melbourne (189 kms) and there are a lot of similarities in the two places from what I have read on the forum.
If you see or talk to Cathy Ian (Delta 18) let her know about the Geo Cache although she probably knows about it already. Also your next door neighbours and the usual mob we meet up with now and then.
-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 10:58:10 AM
Hi Vic, it is the NEIL (delta18) here now, I will tell Ian to tell Cathy about the cache. (I'm a pr$ck aren't I? )
Is there drinking water available within reasonable distance?
Cheers Neil (aka Ian)
Duh said
12:20 AM Nov 28, 2013
Yeh sorry Neil, don't know where I got Ian from, old fart's disease!
Yornaning is half way between Cuballing and Popanyinning, if it's bottled water I would say either, but to fill your tanks I think you would have to go to Cuballing, not far down the road. Cuballing has a pub as well for grog supplies or pub meal if anyone wanted one.
Jonathan said
03:13 AM Nov 28, 2013
I think its a top spot Vic .. I spent (2) nights there on my way around before I got to your place.
What surprised me was there were very few GN types there at the time. Just 3 vehicles and some 'local' day trippers.
Being familiar with Greens Lake as well, it would certainly be a very good choice for WA bound GN's to visit. Lotsa camping areas and right next to the waters edge as is Greens Lake. there was a lot of shade available which also provides you with choice of camping spot .. yes .. good suggestion !
Duh said
05:23 AM Nov 28, 2013
Good to know Jon, there weren't many there both times I was there either, only three the first time and one the last time recently.
I am hoping when Billeeee and Jules get over here they can help kick start it as a WA spot for GN's like they and HW have done for Greens.
Every state should have a "Greens" type of general "unofficial" meet up point being used by GN's so we have a chance to catch up with those in the area etc. I would love to go to Greens but it is bit far for me now so just WA for the time being.
First time I was at Yornaning Dam there was a bloke in a caravan collecting buckets of water from the lake, he said he used it for washing his clothes, dishes and body wash, although it was discoloured a bit with tannin from the trees/branches around the dam falling in the water. He claimed it did not affect the washing though.
Bent Axle Bob said
07:31 AM Nov 28, 2013
Sounds promising. Should be back in WA around the middle of Feb to middle of March, so will keep an eye on this or related threads
Gerty Dancer said
08:20 AM Nov 28, 2013
Thanks Vic, its on our list!
Duh said
01:01 PM Nov 28, 2013
If we all put it on our list when in that general area whether a group get together or otherwise we are likely to meet other GN's, the same as they are doing at Green's.
Like any bush area, make sure you have your insect repellent and fly nets. I did not find them a problem on my two visits but a lot depends on the season, wind etc, bear in mind it is near water. I understand there are no fish due to the large long neck turtle population, probably the same for yabbies. There is a small beach near the children's swings etc and also rubbish bin, bbq.
A local council employee checks the place out daily I think, I saw him both visits when I was there, I think he is checking for fires out of season and any dogs running around off leads. One caravanner had his off the lead but grabbed it quick and put it on a lead when he saw the council employee ranger, he saw it too but didn't say anything. They welcome visitors from what I can see. There are no camping signs shown (ie; can camp) but no "don't camp signs either", but I know they welcome campers so don't be put off by that.
villatranquilla said
01:09 PM Nov 28, 2013
sounds good Vic, might check it out early Feb on our way south.
Duh said
01:12 PM Nov 28, 2013
villatranquilla wrote:
sounds good Vic, might check it out early Feb on our way south.
It would be great to catch up again Jenny and Barry if I happen to be there at the same time.
PS: I'll be away again shortly so apologies to anyone for non replies on this thread for awhile once I'm gone, I will not be online during this time unless I find a Community Resource Centre (formerly Tele-Centres) that is convenient.
-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 28th of November 2013 01:56:14 PM
_wombat_ said
03:12 PM Nov 28, 2013
no Duh, I do not like this idea cos its too far from Perth, a better place would be somewhere near Mandurah with drinking water on tap. and a free swimming pool
only saying this cos everybody else like's the idea Duh has suggested and there has to be somebody who does not agree.
dazren said
03:41 PM Nov 28, 2013
Yeah Vic, ?? get your act together ?? I am with Wombat on this one, But as well as the Free swimming pool [ we want it Full of Naked Swedish girl backpackers, and also If you can arrange a comfortable Happy Hours area, with free nibblies, and 1/3 rd priced Beer and Spirits, -- Then I think the wombat and I may change our opinion
_wombat_ said
03:45 PM Nov 28, 2013
dazren wrote:
Yeah Vic, ?? get your act together ?? I am with Wombat on this one, But as well as the Free swimming pool [ we want it Full of Naked Swedish girl backpackers, and also If you can arrange a comfortable Happy Hours area, with free nibblies, and 1/3 rd priced Beer and Spirits, -- Then I think the wombat and I may change our opinion
that sounds good to me, dazren, what is your angle here? why are you agreeing with me? do you feel sick? have you taken your meds today?
Duh said
11:45 PM Nov 28, 2013
"Cause he's a crawler that's why! "
Talking of which I can see how it would be too far for a Wombat to waddle..
Now back on topic (yes, this is in General), hope you are able to get there sometime in the future.
_wombat_ said
07:09 AM Nov 29, 2013
Duh wrote:
"Cause he's a crawler that's why! "
Talking of which I can see how it would be too far for a Wombat to waddle..
Now back on topic (yes, this is in General), hope you are able to get there sometime in the future.
only if you are there sweetheart
Dougwe said
09:40 AM Nov 29, 2013
Sorry but I disagree with all of you. I reckon the fee camp on wombats front lawn would be better, it comes with free power, free fresh drinking water on tap, free Alcohol, free food, gee wombat will make you so welcome, everything is for free. He even supplies the back packers for free.
Any wonder he is my mate, good on ya wombat mate.
Duh said
12:15 PM Nov 29, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Duh wrote:
"Cause he's a crawler that's why! "
Talking of which I can see how it would be too far for a Wombat to waddle..
Now back on topic (yes, this is in General), hope you are able to get there sometime in the future.
only if you are there sweetheart
Now you've got me worried ! Doug, good idea, have to be careful not to fall down any of those holes though.....
Jayco Gypsy said
07:52 PM Nov 29, 2013
Sounds great Vic. Will have to check it out. Next year at this rate, not getting very far due to other commitments. I think my van has forgotten what a road looks like
Duh said
08:47 PM Nov 29, 2013
Looks like it may be about February 2014 JG, don't forget there is a cache their somewhere, LOL !
Keep your eye on the Get Togethers in case someone puts their hand up to co-ordinate a date etc.....
briche said
08:52 PM Nov 29, 2013
Thanks Duh, details noted and have copied that into my WA file, which by the way is getting very large and it's going to take a while. Getting it sorted.
briche
Duh said
08:55 PM Nov 29, 2013
briche wrote:
Thanks Duh, details noted and have copied that into my WA file, which by the way is getting very large and it's going to take a while. Getting it sorted.
briche
Kidnap Billeeee and Jules, along with Yeo and bring them over with you to kickstart the WA free camp venue for GN's, or at least bring their ideas along. Hoping they may be able to come over at some time and check it out etc.
Yornaning Dam Free Camp and Picnic Area is 184 kms south east of Perth just off the Great Southern Highway, halfway between Popanyinning and Cuballing. It is listed in Camps 7, site 164.
It has a large flat areas suitable for big rigs and has male and female modern ramp toilets. There is no power or drinking water but the dam water can be used for washing etc. Dogs are allowed on leads. It is also a Geo Caching point for those into that hobby.
I would like to suggest this could be used as WA's answer to free camp meets up similar to Greens Lake in Victoria.
Perhaps a we could have a WA GN meet up some time next year for anyone in the area and in the meantime GN's travelling in that area can call in to either camp or inspect the area/use the toilets etc. It is only about a km if that off the highway on a bitumen road and well signposted, shown as a picnic area but free camping allowed, no time limit that I know of.
See this link for pic's and further info;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55722456/yornaning-dam-free-camp-great-southern-hwy-184-kms-se-of-per/
-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 06:37:40 AM
heading to WA next Feb, so will put it on my list
Thanks Vic
Ken
197 in camps 6
Ken
-- Edited by ken thomas on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 10:26:06 AM
It would be great as a camping meeting point for WA GN's, it is about the same from Perth to Yornaning Dam (184 kms) as Greens Lake is from Melbourne (189 kms) and there are a lot of similarities in the two places from what I have read on the forum.
I have done an overnighter there earlier this year around February and also called in there to check it out again two weeks ago but didn't stay as we needed to get to Narrogin asap.
It would be great to see you there, but if we can't all get there at the same time we could still use it as a meet up base the same way our GN cousins in the east use Greens Lake for anyone in the area, passing through etc. That way we are sure to meet other GN's at some time.
Thanks for the Camps 6 site 197 Ken, so that for Camps 6 and Camps 7 is 164.
If you see or talk to Cathy Ian (Delta 18) let her know about the Geo Cache although she probably knows about it already. Also your next door neighbours and the usual mob we meet up with now and then.
When is the Salmon run Bryan?
Be good to see you and anyone else there at some time Radar.
-- Edited by Duh on Wednesday 27th of November 2013 10:58:10 AM
Looks good Vic, we would be in a 'meet up' I reckon.
Hi have placed this in my bucket list. Cheers
Thanks Bryan,
Professional fishermen have a camp at Parry's beach when the salmon are running and if you give them a hand to offload the salmon onto the beach they will give you a couple of salmon for helping. Otherwise they will sell you one for $5 each.
I have been there when this is on and they usually post a lookout on the top of the sandhills.
Landy
For me the fun is watching them hit a surface lure, especially one of my home made specials. Sometimes I take the hook off just to get repeated hits. But then again its just as nice to be with your mates and not a care in the world, glass of red in your hand and watching the sun go down. With me its mostly catch and release which is why I also crush the barbs on the hook.
Hi Vic, it is the NEIL (delta18) here now, I will tell Ian to tell Cathy about the cache. (I'm a pr$ck aren't I?
)
Is there drinking water available within reasonable distance?
Cheers Neil (aka Ian)
Yeh sorry Neil, don't know where I got Ian from, old fart's disease!
Yornaning is half way between Cuballing and Popanyinning, if it's bottled water I would say either, but to fill your tanks I think you would have to go to Cuballing, not far down the road. Cuballing has a pub as well for grog supplies or pub meal if anyone wanted one.
I think its a top spot Vic .. I spent (2) nights there on my way around before I got to your place.
What surprised me was there were very few GN types there at the time. Just 3 vehicles and some 'local' day trippers.
Being familiar with Greens Lake as well, it would certainly be a very good choice for WA bound GN's to visit. Lotsa camping areas and right next to the waters edge as is Greens Lake. there was a lot of shade available which also provides you with choice of camping spot .. yes .. good suggestion !
Good to know Jon, there weren't many there both times I was there either, only three the first time and one the last time recently.
I am hoping when Billeeee and Jules get over here they can help kick start it as a WA spot for GN's like they and HW have done for Greens.
Every state should have a "Greens" type of general "unofficial" meet up point being used by GN's so we have a chance to catch up with those in the area etc. I would love to go to Greens but it is bit far for me now so just WA for the time being.
First time I was at Yornaning Dam there was a bloke in a caravan collecting buckets of water from the lake, he said he used it for washing his clothes, dishes and body wash, although it was discoloured a bit with tannin from the trees/branches around the dam falling in the water. He claimed it did not affect the washing though.
Sounds promising. Should be back in WA around the middle of Feb to middle of March, so will keep an eye on this or related threads
If we all put it on our list when in that general area whether a group get together or otherwise we are likely to meet other GN's, the same as they are doing at Green's.
Like any bush area, make sure you have your insect repellent and fly nets. I did not find them a problem on my two visits but a lot depends on the season, wind etc, bear in mind it is near water. I understand there are no fish due to the large long neck turtle population, probably the same for yabbies. There is a small beach near the children's swings etc and also rubbish bin, bbq.
A local council employee checks the place out daily I think, I saw him both visits when I was there, I think he is checking for fires out of season and any dogs running around off leads. One caravanner had his off the lead but grabbed it quick and put it on a lead when he saw the council employee ranger, he saw it too but didn't say anything. They welcome visitors from what I can see. There are no camping signs shown (ie; can camp) but no "don't camp signs either", but I know they welcome campers so don't be put off by that.
It would be great to catch up again Jenny and Barry if I happen to be there at the same time.
PS: I'll be away again shortly so apologies to anyone for non replies on this thread for awhile once I'm gone, I will not be online during this time unless I find a Community Resource Centre (formerly Tele-Centres) that is convenient.
-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 28th of November 2013 01:56:14 PM
no Duh, I do not like this idea cos its too far from Perth, a better place would be somewhere near Mandurah with drinking water on tap. and a free swimming pool
only saying this cos everybody else like's the idea Duh has suggested and there has to be somebody who does not agree.
that sounds good to me, dazren, what is your angle here? why are you agreeing with me? do you feel sick? have you taken your meds today?
"Cause he's a crawler that's why! "
Talking of which I can see how it would be too far for a Wombat to waddle..
Now back on topic (yes, this is in General), hope you are able to get there sometime in the future.
only if you are there sweetheart
Any wonder he is my mate, good on ya wombat mate.
Now you've got me worried !
Doug, good idea, have to be careful not to fall down any of those holes though.....
Sounds great Vic. Will have to check it out. Next year at this rate, not getting very far due to other commitments. I think my van has forgotten what a road looks like
Looks like it may be about February 2014 JG, don't forget there is a cache their somewhere, LOL !
Keep your eye on the Get Togethers in case someone puts their hand up to co-ordinate a date etc.....
Thanks Duh, details noted and have copied that into my WA file, which by the way is getting very large and it's going to take a while. Getting it sorted.
briche
Kidnap Billeeee and Jules, along with Yeo and bring them over with you to kickstart the WA free camp venue for GN's, or at least bring their ideas along. Hoping they may be able to come over at some time and check it out etc.