We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Digby, a Julia Creek Dunnart (special type unique to this area) viewing at feeding times twice daily. Campsite even has a bitumen walkway into town, ideal for my fold up electric Travelscoot when I take the dogs for a walk. Intend leaving here tomorrow, hoping to spend tomorrow night at Fountain Springs rest area between Cloncurry & Mt. Isa.
You are moving well, I haven't travelled between Hughenden and Cloncurry so have missed that location. Sounds good.
CYA John
rockylizard said
11:48 AM May 29, 2014
Gday...
I really liked Julia Creek camp too. The town is very friendly and welcoming and the Info Centre display is certainly intriguing - spent a few hours there.
I also stayed at the Fountain Springs rest area. A good spot too especially if you get right back off the road and get there early. It does get very busy and crowded.
If you get there early then take the time to visit the actual Fountain Springs. There is a big signboard at the rest area showing you how to get there. The road is (or at least was) a good unsealed road would suit 2-wheel drive vehicles. The scenery on the way in is just as good as getting to the Fountain Springs.
I left my van at the rest area while I drove into Fountain Springs and as it was right back off the road it was pretty safe.
We went to Fountain Springs itself last year when we camped at Corella Dam, John. Lovely spot as you say. Found an olive python about 2 metres long curled up in the feeder spring Above the main pool. Odd, thought it would have been too cold for him but obviously not.
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 29th of May 2014 01:32:21 PM
GaryKelly said
05:09 PM May 29, 2014
Consider my appetite whetted. Thanks all y'all for the piccies.
Hydeeeho said
05:26 PM May 29, 2014
oldboar wrote:
We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Digby, a Julia Creek Dunnart (special type unique to this area) viewing at feeding times twice daily. Campsite even has a bitumen walkway into town, ideal for my fold up electric Travelscoot when I take the dogs for a walk. Intend leaving here tomorrow, hoping to spend tomorrow night at Fountain Springs rest area between Cloncurry & Mt. Isa.
Darrell & Sandra
Hi Old boar, please tell why you need facilities as this FREE camp is for Self Contained RV's only as I am postitive that Felix the Camp Host would have told you, the Julia Creek Camp Ground is only a few hundred yards up that sealed road with all facilities at $17 per night
Hydeeeho said
05:27 PM May 29, 2014
It's not good it's briliant
oldboar said
06:14 PM May 29, 2014
Hydeeeho wrote:
oldboar wrote:
We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Digby, a Julia Creek Dunnart (special type unique to this area) viewing at feeding times twice daily. Campsite even has a bitumen walkway into town, ideal for my fold up electric Travelscoot when I take the dogs for a walk. Intend leaving here tomorrow, hoping to spend tomorrow night at Fountain Springs rest area between Cloncurry & Mt. Isa.
Darrell & Sandra
Hi Old boar, please tell why you need facilities as this FREE camp is for Self Contained RV's only as I am postitive that Felix the Camp Host would have told you, the Julia Creek Camp Ground is only a few hundred yards up that sealed road with all facilities at $17 per night
What the hell are you on about? At no stage did I say we needed facilities, I merely placed that fact in the post for the benefit of other free campers that may not be self contained. As I also stated it's good, been in many others that are better, hence not waxing quite as lyrical as someone that obviously hasn't been to the others.
Darrell & Sandra
Mary said
07:25 PM May 29, 2014
Hi Old Boar,
Interesred to read you have a travelscoot.Have been looking at getting one for those quick trips when one has set up camp.How do you charge yours when out of 240v area .Do you use a genny? or is there a 12v alternative
They appear compact and light.and easy to handle.Do you have any tips, advice on where to purchase
Thanks,
Mary
oldboar said
07:42 PM May 29, 2014
Hi Mary. Have only had the Travelscoot for a few weeks but in love with it. Only downfall I've found is that, with only one drive wheel (left rear) life can get a tad hairy on fine loose gravel or powdery black soil. If it doesn't get bogged, it tends to make it's own mind up where to go, lol. Firm surfaces, even compacted soil, great little piece of gear. When away from mains power charging via the battery through an inverter is feasible but considering the time concerned not very practical as it would require heaps of battery capacity. Hence, I just run my generator in Eco mode during the middle of the day to minimise inconvenience to others when charging is required. I charge mine after each two or three short runs to minimise charging time. Being a Lithium battery, it can be charged at any stage without ill effects. For travellers, particularly full time travellers like myself, I don't believe a better mobility aid exists.
Darrell
jules47 said
09:14 PM May 29, 2014
Hey - if we all get one, we can have "The Grey Nomads Derby" at Greens Lake, instead of Melbourne Cup Celebrations - or as well as, of course!!! Can just see some of GN's handling the slippery roads at Greens after rain!!!!!!
landy said
10:00 PM May 29, 2014
Hi Oldbore We were at the sring last year to and also found a large snake in the feeder spring. Seems it likes laying in the water there as some other campers at the dam told us they had seen it there the day before. Dave[spoiler]
Highwayman said
10:23 AM May 30, 2014
Hi di hi young darell & mrs Sandra ..left the little boy behind hey..wish I knew you were going to be in Julie creek would have had a happy hour with you..left mt isa to do my zig zagging & went down longreach way to emerald then up to fletchers again &. Hughaden going to meet up with the john entourage at some dam near clermont maybe a couple of days or so want to check out dancing in emerald town hall ...travel well you two may catch you at greens in summer...cya roy
oldboar said
07:36 PM May 30, 2014
A spectacular sunrise at Julia Creek this morning to wish us goodbye.
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Friday 30th of May 2014 07:38:09 PM
-- Edited by oldboar on Friday 30th of May 2014 07:38:45 PM
We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Digby, a Julia Creek Dunnart (special type unique to this area) viewing at feeding times twice daily. Campsite even has a bitumen walkway into town, ideal for my fold up electric Travelscoot when I take the dogs for a walk. Intend leaving here tomorrow, hoping to spend tomorrow night at Fountain Springs rest area between Cloncurry & Mt. Isa.
Darrell & Sandra
You are moving well, I haven't travelled between Hughenden and Cloncurry so have missed that location. Sounds good.
CYA John
Gday...
I really liked Julia Creek camp too. The town is very friendly and welcoming and the Info Centre display is certainly intriguing - spent a few hours there.
I also stayed at the Fountain Springs rest area. A good spot too especially if you get right back off the road and get there early. It does get very busy and crowded.
If you get there early then take the time to visit the actual Fountain Springs. There is a big signboard at the rest area showing you how to get there. The road is (or at least was) a good unsealed road would suit 2-wheel drive vehicles. The scenery on the way in is just as good as getting to the Fountain Springs.
I left my van at the rest area while I drove into Fountain Springs and as it was right back off the road it was pretty safe.
Here are some photos to whet your appetite.
Cheers - John
We went to Fountain Springs itself last year when we camped at Corella Dam, John. Lovely spot as you say. Found an olive python about 2 metres long curled up in the feeder spring Above the main pool. Odd, thought it would have been too cold for him but obviously not.
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 29th of May 2014 01:32:21 PM
Hi Old boar, please tell why you need facilities as this FREE camp is for Self Contained RV's only as I am postitive that Felix the Camp Host would have told you, the Julia Creek Camp Ground is only a few hundred yards up that sealed road with all facilities at $17 per night
It's not good it's briliant
What the hell are you on about? At no stage did I say we needed facilities, I merely placed that fact in the post for the benefit of other free campers that may not be self contained. As I also stated it's good, been in many others that are better, hence not waxing quite as lyrical as someone that obviously hasn't been to the others.
Darrell & Sandra
Interesred to read you have a travelscoot.Have been looking at getting one for those quick trips when one has set up camp.How do you charge yours when out of 240v area .Do you use a genny? or is there a 12v alternative
They appear compact and light.and easy to handle.Do you have any tips, advice on where to purchase
Thanks,
Mary
Darrell
Dave[spoiler]
Hi di hi young darell & mrs Sandra ..left the little boy behind hey..wish I knew you were going to be in Julie creek would have had a happy hour with you..left mt isa to do my zig zagging & went down longreach way to emerald then up to fletchers again &. Hughaden going to meet up with the john entourage at some dam near clermont maybe a couple of days or so want to check out dancing in emerald town hall ...travel well you two may catch you at greens in summer...cya roy
A spectacular sunrise at Julia Creek this morning to wish us goodbye.
Darrell & Sandra
-- Edited by oldboar on Friday 30th of May 2014 07:38:09 PM
-- Edited by oldboar on Friday 30th of May 2014 07:38:45 PM
Thanks Darrell.I am definitely looking at getting one