WA Getogether - February 2014 - Free Camp At Yornaning Dam Picnic Area - Approx 184 kms South/West of Perth.
Vic41 said
12:26 PM Dec 30, 2013
We have a few already arriving at the beginning of February (1st onwards) and some a bit earlier so keep this in mind if travelling south of Perth in that area. Free camp and picnic area with good toilets, but no showers or drinking water, lake water ok for clothes/shower tanks etc. No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
This short video of the area is well worth watching, the dam is full of long neck turtles though so I wouldn't bet on trout being there, but who knows, there may be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiXftjIRqo
The camping area is also on the national toilet map.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 30th of December 2013 12:27:18 PM
Delta18 said
11:21 PM Jan 1, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 30th of December 2013 12:27:18 PM
We own our dog outright Vic, is it still ok to bring him?
Vic41 said
11:27 PM Jan 1, 2014
Delta18 wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 30th of December 2013 12:27:18 PM
We own our dog outright Vic, is it still ok to bring him?
Only if you bring his papers to prove it........and of course a leash!
Vic41 said
11:28 PM Jan 1, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
We have a few already arriving at the beginning of February (1st onwards) and some a bit earlier so keep this in mind if travelling south of Perth in that area. Free camp and picnic area with good toilets, but no showers or drinking water, lake water ok for clothes/shower tanks etc. No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
This short video of the area is well worth watching, the dam is full of long neck turtles though so I wouldn't bet on trout being there, but who knows, there may be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiXftjIRqo
The camping area is also on the national toilet map.
I notice on this Cuballing Council site they say it is an RV friendly town (dump point ?) however their main water stand pipes either need a card to operate them or are locked. I would assume that tap water could be purchased in town, however I would be inclined to fill up at home or elsewhere before going to the dam or take plenty of bottled water for drinking.
Thanks for setting the date as a marker for us to work by Bryan, should be a good GTG!
Anyone wanting to do the night tour of the Barna Mia Sanctuary (book via Narrogin Tourist Bureau by phone) it is only open for tours on certain nights and number for the tour are limited so you need to book early to get in, at least two days in advance or more.
Main access roads are bitumen, but roads in the Dryandra Forrest are good gravel to the sanctuary, guide will put out signs to help people find it, maps etc online or can be obtained from Narrogin Tourist Bureau.
Vic41 said
07:15 PM Jan 4, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Thanks Vic. I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks for setting the date as a marker for us to work by Bryan, should be a good GTG!
Anyone wanting to do the night tour of the Barna Mia Sanctuary (book via Narrogin Tourist Bureau by phone) it is only open for tours on certain nights and number for the tour are limited so you need to book early to get in, at least two days in advance or more.
Main access roads are bitumen, but roads in the Dryandra Forrest are good gravel to the sanctuary, guide will put out signs to help people find it, maps etc online or can be obtained from Narrogin Tourist Bureau.
Vic41 said
12:33 PM Jan 5, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
We have a few already arriving at the beginning of February (1st onwards) and some a bit earlier so keep this in mind if travelling south of Perth in that area. Free camp and picnic area with good toilets, but no showers or drinking water, lake water ok for clothes/shower tanks etc. No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
This short video of the area is well worth watching, the dam is full of long neck turtles though so I wouldn't bet on trout being there, but who knows, there may be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiXftjIRqo
The camping area is also on the national toilet map.
Hmmm, I don't want to be a stickler for detail BUT if one were to travel south west of Perth for 184k's a rather watertight van or perhaps a boat would be needed?
Vic41 said
05:07 PM Jan 6, 2014
GypsyBob wrote:
Hmmm, I don't want to be a stickler for detail BUT if one were to travel south west of Perth for 184k's a rather watertight van or perhaps a boat would be needed?
Ha Ha......good spot Bob, will South East do instead ?
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:09:43 PM
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:10:06 PM
Vic41 said
07:47 AM Jan 8, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
We have a few already arriving at the beginning of February (1st onwards) and some a bit earlier so keep this in mind if travelling south of Perth in that area. Free camp and picnic area with good toilets, but no showers or drinking water, lake water ok for clothes/shower tanks etc. No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
This short video of the area is well worth watching, the dam is full of long neck turtles though so I wouldn't bet on trout being there, but who knows, there may be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiXftjIRqo
The camping area is also on the national toilet map.
I notice on this Cuballing Council site they say it is an RV friendly town (dump point ?) however their main water stand pipes either need a card to operate them or are locked. I would assume that tap water could be purchased in town, however I would be inclined to fill up at home or elsewhere before going to the dam or take plenty of bottled water for drinking.
the segment did mention Barna Mia Sanctuary, it was shown on the map also, I think Barna Mia Sanctuary is the only one open to the public as you suggested.
Vic41 said
12:45 PM Jan 10, 2014
I must have missed that bit Wombat, probably closed my eyelids temporarily, he he!
We stayed a couple of days at Dryandra Village in a cabin and saw a very large black feral cat, reported it and got an email to say it had been trapped and disposed of.
Vic41 said
01:21 AM Jan 16, 2014
I'll be there on Friday 31st January, Sat 1 and Sun 2nd Feb at this stage not sure if staying longer.
We are staying at the Laze Away CP 10 kms north of Yornaning Dam on Gt Southern Highway and will be doing a daily commute to the GTG for those three days, may camp at the Dam later if we stay longer.
See this link for the Laze Away, $25 per night powered, $20 tent site. Nice clean ablution block. Dogs allowed. No internet or mobile coverage.
If I've missed anyone please add your name here, thanks.
Bunkerbob said
10:26 PM Jan 19, 2014
Roll call to date;
Dunmowins (2)
PWS25 (1?)
Bryan (2 maybe)
Villatranquilla (2)
Jayco Gypsy (1 or 2?) plus others ?
Delta 18 (2)
Wombat (2)....pending decision
Tony D (1)
Gypsy Bob (1)
Vic 41 (2)
Bunkerbob (2) Bob & Kathleen
Vic41 said
01:24 AM Jan 20, 2014
Bunkerbob wrote:
Roll call to date;
Dunmowins (2)
PWS25 (1?)
Bryan (2 maybe)
Villatranquilla (2)
Jayco Gypsy (1 or 2?) plus others ?
Delta 18 (2)
Wombat (2)....pending decision
Tony D (1)
Gypsy Bob (1)
Vic 41 (2)
Bunkerbob (2) Bob & Kathleen
Thanks Bob & Kathleen, appreciated !
Cruising Cruze said
02:24 AM Jan 20, 2014
Looks like it's going to be a good turn up Vic
Enjoy the time mate, wished we could be there
Cheers John
Vic41 said
05:15 PM Jan 20, 2014
No worries John, hope it will be, I am sure we will all enjoy ourselves, may have some rain just checking that with my Wombat Weather Forecaster now
Vic41 said
09:13 PM Jan 20, 2014
Yornaning cancelled, see other options next post......
_wombat_ said
09:16 PM Jan 20, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Yornaning cancelled, see other options next post......
if its anything like Aust Post that could be next month.
Vic41 said
12:50 AM Jan 21, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
Yornaning cancelled, see other options next post......
if its anything like Aust Post that could be next month.
Especially if Wombat is doing the deliveries.......
_wombat_ said
08:27 AM Jan 21, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
Yornaning cancelled, see other options next post......
if its anything like Aust Post that could be next month.
Especially if Wombat is doing the deliveries.......
r u saying I'm slow?
Woolly said
08:30 AM Jan 21, 2014
your wife said that you were very quick,
_wombat_ said
08:39 AM Jan 21, 2014
Woolly wrote:
your wife said that you were very quick,
Hey, its your turn to be my mate this week
Woolly said
08:54 AM Jan 21, 2014
Oh, sorry I hadn't seen the deposit into my bank account. Will verify that the money has gone in and all will be good.
Really don't mind being your mate this week as I could do with the extra $ to go towards the new solar on the van.
_wombat_ said
09:02 AM Jan 21, 2014
Woolly wrote:
Oh, sorry I hadn't seen the deposit into my bank account. Will verify that the money has gone in and all will be good.
Really don't mind being your mate this week as I could do with the extra $ to go towards the new solar on the van.
sorry to disappoint you but there is NO PAY
solar is great, had it on our van now for over 12 years, I also managed to override the CEO of Funding & Allocations and had solar installed on the roof of our hole, have not had an electric bill since.
We have a few already arriving at the beginning of February (1st onwards) and some a bit earlier so keep this in mind if travelling south of Perth in that area. Free camp and picnic area with good toilets, but no showers or drinking water, lake water ok for clothes/shower tanks etc. No power. dogs on lease ok. BBQ facilities and bins. Walk path around lake (just over 1 km total).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yornaning,_Western_Australia
http://www.cuballing.wa.gov.au/attractions/yornaning_dam.html
This short video of the area is well worth watching, the dam is full of long neck turtles though so I wouldn't bet on trout being there, but who knows, there may be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiXftjIRqo
The camping area is also on the national toilet map.
https://toiletmap.gov.au/toilet/2291
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 30th of December 2013 12:27:18 PM
We own our dog outright Vic, is it still ok to bring him?
Only if you bring his papers to prove it........and of course a leash!
Thanks for setting the date as a marker for us to work by Bryan, should be a good GTG!
Anyone wanting to do the night tour of the Barna Mia Sanctuary (book via Narrogin Tourist Bureau by phone) it is only open for tours on certain nights and number for the tour are limited so you need to book early to get in, at least two days in advance or more.
Main access roads are bitumen, but roads in the Dryandra Forrest are good gravel to the sanctuary, guide will put out signs to help people find it, maps etc online or can be obtained from Narrogin Tourist Bureau.
Ha Ha......good spot Bob, will South East do instead ?
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:09:43 PM
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:10:06 PM
Only a few weeks to go for anyone that is interested.
there is a story on TodayTonight tomorrow night (9/01/2014) about Barna Mia Sanctuary 1830 if anybody wants to have a look at the program.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 8th of January 2014 10:04:19 PM
Turns out it was Perup Sancturary Wombat, near Manjimup, not sure if they allow public viewing though, see;
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/06/23/3251998.htm
the segment did mention Barna Mia Sanctuary, it was shown on the map also, I think Barna Mia Sanctuary is the only one open to the public as you suggested.
I must have missed that bit Wombat, probably closed my eyelids temporarily, he he!
We stayed a couple of days at Dryandra Village in a cabin and saw a very large black feral cat, reported it and got an email to say it had been trapped and disposed of.
I'll be there on Friday 31st January, Sat 1 and Sun 2nd Feb at this stage not sure if staying longer.
We are staying at the Laze Away CP 10 kms north of Yornaning Dam on Gt Southern Highway and will be doing a daily commute to the GTG for those three days, may camp at the Dam later if we stay longer.
See this link for the Laze Away, $25 per night powered, $20 tent site. Nice clean ablution block. Dogs allowed. No internet or mobile coverage.
http://turu.com.au/search/holiday-parks/wa/wheatbelt/popanyinning/childrens-playground.aspx
-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 16th of January 2014 01:38:01 PM
Lunch on Sunday 2nd February - See This link to put down names for orders please;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56270205/roll-call-yornaning-dam-wa-gtg-saturday-1st-february-earlyla/
MENU For Cuballing Pub for those interested in having a meal there;
-- Edited by Vic41 on Friday 17th of January 2014 12:17:08 AM
Roll call to date;
Dunmowins (2)
PWS25 (1?)
Bryan (2 maybe)
Villatranquilla (2)
Jayco Gypsy (1 or 2?) plus others ?
Delta 18 (2)
Wombat (2)....pending decision
Tony D (1)
Gypsy Bob (1)
Vic 41 (2)
If I've missed anyone please add your name here, thanks.
Dunmowins (2)
PWS25 (1?)
Bryan (2 maybe)
Villatranquilla (2)
Jayco Gypsy (1 or 2?) plus others ?
Delta 18 (2)
Wombat (2)....pending decision
Tony D (1)
Gypsy Bob (1)
Vic 41 (2)
Bunkerbob (2) Bob & Kathleen
Thanks Bob & Kathleen, appreciated !
Looks like it's going to be a good turn up Vic
Enjoy the time mate, wished we could be there
Cheers John
No worries John, hope it will be, I am sure we will all enjoy ourselves, may have some rain just checking that with my Wombat Weather Forecaster now
Yornaning cancelled, see other options next post......
if its anything like Aust Post that could be next month.
Especially if Wombat is doing the deliveries.......
r u saying I'm slow?
Hey, its your turn to be my mate this week
Really don't mind being your mate this week as I could do with the extra $ to go towards the new solar on the van.
sorry to disappoint you but there is NO PAY
solar is great, had it on our van now for over 12 years, I also managed to override the CEO of Funding & Allocations and had solar installed on the roof of our hole, have not had an electric bill since.