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elliemike


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There is also a Free Camp  Site at "Spring Creek Rest Area" which is 300 metres from the Turn off to the Bungle Bungle  N.P.

Quite a good free camp (sorry my "Camps 6" is in the van,  otherwise I would give you the Number)  Drop toilets,  alonside a shady river,  Big rigs ok,  Bring your own firewood. 

We sussed out those camping there that were staying for  a day or so.    Made friends,  and asked would they look after (keep and Eye on)   our Avan while we went in to see the Bungle Bungles. Worked out just great.   Met some nice people as well. A lot of campers do this.

Be prepared for possibly some rough road and possibly water up to  the bottom of your doors.   

Like all dirt roads this can be  terrible or a breeze depending on the grader, weather, time of year,  what you call bad,  etc. etc.     We only had one deeper water crossing  and that was up to the bottom of the doors. All the others were ankle deep.  Misubishi Challenger had no problems.   

Other than a Nail  in a tyre at the Ranger Station. They had been doing some work there on the Picnic Tables.

We loved it and will stay longer next time.

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Mike and Ellie

 



-- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 7th of March 2013 08:41:37 PM

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HAS ANYONE OF MY GREY NOMAD FRIENDS DONE THE DAY TRIP INTO THE BUNGLES AND IF SO HOW WAS IT. THANK YOU MY FRIENDS



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Hi timjina. Theres quite a few tour companies that run day-trips into the Bungles.
We stayed at the Bungles Caravan Park, near the turn-off from the highway. Its not cheap, but we loved it. They run day-tours from there as well, and include a great hot dinner at the end of the tour. We left our caravan there, took the tent and drove to the Bungles NP ... the road is for high-clearance 4WD's, and caravans arent permitted in the NP. It took over 2 hours for 53k's, with 29creek crossings. This would vary from season to season, there'd been a lot of late rain when we did the trip in 2011. The Bungle Bungles was the highlight of our trip, we had a lovely night's camping there, its absolutely fantastic!.
Whatever you have to do/pay to get there, even if its just for a few hours, do it, it will be well worth it!!!

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wendyv


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If you can carry some basic camping gear with you and stay in there for a few nights, would be much better. Hard to do justice to what's there in just a day trip.

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We can all only comment on roads as we find them at the time. Our experience was pretty rough with muddy "soup" well above the runningboards in a few crossings, the whole fronts of all vehicles was covered in it. The caravan park provided a hose-down area which was very much appreciated.
I note you have a Ford Territory Ghia timjina, sorry dont know much about those. I suggest you check with people who have been there close to the time you will be going, as Elliemike said, it varies. But the Bungle Bungles is always beautiful.

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GaryKelly


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I only have a 2WD but I'd be happy to be a day tripper on a tour. I guess that means no sunsets or sunrises, which is a shame, unless the tours camp overnight. Do they?

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timjina


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Thanks Gary, and everyone for your helpfull advice.Sorry about the typing in capitals but I wasn't aware that I was offending people. But thankyou, I guess I'm such a slow typist that staying with capitals saved time.

We are so looking forward to joining you all on our adventure. Bye for now and thank you all once again......Jim



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We did a few years ago we camped at spring creek and had a great time we meet some great people who looked after our dog for the day a lot of walking for me will a sore hip but loved it awesome make sure you carry a water bottle

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We did it early September 2011, so pretty cut up but most of the creek crossings were pretty low and not a problem. Allow a good two hours or more to get there. Also stayed at Spring Creek, great spot, fresh clean running water, good happy hours, always someone to look after your van. Only really one thing to say about it and that is don't miss it especially the Cathedral walk. Absolutely stunning and a very cool oasis after the other walks in full sun.

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