WA get together - Yornaning Dam

Bryan · Guru

WA get together - Yornaning Dam

Dunmowin · Guru

Those dates look good to me. Yonaning Dam it is.

Jayco Gypsy · Senior Member

Count me in. Roll on February.

Feb 1st-5th

-- Edited by Jayco Gypsy on Saturday 7th of December 2013 03:22:27 AM

-- Edited by Jayco Gypsy on Saturday 7th of December 2013 03:24:21 AM

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Can you wait till mid-March for us?

Jayco Gypsy · Senior Member

Depending on dates and work roster when it's posted, I might be able to get a couple of days in March.

sufil · Guru

we will try for that too. Will depend on how I am after a knee replacement on the 22 Jan. Might only be a day visit.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Won't be there till much later in the year, unfortunately - we are leaving QLD in April - coming down from the top!!!! Have a great time, and let us know with lots of pictures all about it!!!!!

Dunmowin · Guru

Jules, if we don't see you, we might be able to cross paths on our way north. WE plan to do the Gibb River Road May/June.

Dunmowin · Guru

We should be good for early February.

-- Edited by Dunmowin on Saturday 7th of December 2013 10:35:53 PM

Duh · Guru

May be ok for February, not sure yet.

Here is the shire bit on the dam, it doesn't mention camping but it is allowed with no time limit I know of.

I wouldn't worry about trying to fish for trout, I believe the lock neck turtle make short work of their eggs etc....hmmmm.....turtle soup maybe? Just joking I think they are protected.

If someone can make these links clickable please;

http://www.cuballing.wa.gov.au/attractions/yornaning_dam.html

and;

http://www.campingaustralia.org/showthread.php?t=555

There are a number of photo's taken at the spot on the second link, two parts, one is further down. Gives some idea of the location.

For those who can't make February, I would suggest anyone going there let everyone know when they are going to be there and those that are in the area or can make it turn up to camp or say hello.

Thanks for the post Bryan.

-- Edited by Duh on Sunday 8th of December 2013 09:41:48 PM

Delta18 · Guru

Duh wrote:

If someone can make these links clickable please;

http://www.cuballing.wa.gov.au/attractions/yornaning_dam.html

and;

http://www.campingaustralia.org/showthread.php?t=555

Good chance we can make it, another try-out for the new van...hehe heh

Links now clickable Vic.

-- Edited by Delta18 on Sunday 8th of December 2013 09:53:49 PM

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks Neil,

Much appreciated! smile

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic41 wrote:
Thanks Neil,

Much appreciated!

is that Duh with a name change?

Vic41 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:

Vic41 wrote:
Thanks Neil,

Much appreciated!
is that Duh with a name change?

Yep, see;

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55852665/info-only-duh-now-posting-as-vic41-again/

-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 11th of December 2013 11:41:11 AM

Vic41 · Guru

The Yornaning Dam is also in the Dryandra Woodlands area Congellin DEC Campsite and the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary (Bilbies etc), also the Lions Dryandra Woodlands Village. Booking for Barna Mia and the Dryandra Village are made through the Narrogin Tourist Info Centre which is well worth a visit. A road goes into these area's from Yornaning and Cuballing as well as Narrogin and Williams areas.

http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/campgrounds/index.php? option=com_jomres&Itemid=2&task=viewproperty&property_uid=78

http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/downloads/parks/20120246_barna_mia_brochure_web_0.pdf sth trip Nov 061 - Copy.JPG

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-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 12th of December 2013 03:58:09 PM

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Cute critters there Vic.

Cuter than......nah, won't say anymore.

Vic41 · Guru

Dougwe wrote:

Cute critters there Vic.

Cuter than......nah, won't say anymore.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Just as well he didn't climb that rock mentioned in another thread Vic, a bit of low flowing damage could be done for sure.

Vic41 · Guru

Well despite his "shortcomings" we hope he and Mrs Wombat come to the Dam when the GTG is on. Sorry for the digress Bryan! smile

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

have 3 farm sits to do early new year (Feb, Mar & Apr) if we are free will try to dig our way down that way.

Vic41 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:

have 3 farm sits to do early new year (Feb, Mar & Apr) if we are free will try to dig our way down that way.

Even a day visit would be good!!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

will try Vic. wombat's get very busy at that time of the year, you need to book early if you want the wombat's to farm/house sit.

villatranquilla · Guru

hopefully can make it but as 'all plans are subject to change at short notice' cannot promise

Jayco Gypsy · Senior Member

villatranquilla wrote:
hopefully can make it but as 'all plans are subject to change at short notice' cannot promise

Would be great to catch up with both. Hope to see you there.

Vic41 · Guru

Same here.......memories of Dwellingup!.... smile

villatranquilla · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
Same here.......memories of Dwellingup!....

smile but we will miss Bob

Vic41 · Guru

Yes, may he rest in peace. cry

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic, any dates set for this meet up yet?

will it be a one day?

or more than one day?

villatranquilla · Guru

we'll be there for 1st Feb - probably arrive a day or two earlier

Vic41 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Vic, any dates set for this meet up yet?
will it be a one day?
or more than one day?

It looks like some of those who are working will be there from 1st Feb to 5th Feb and one again a bit later. (Bryan and Cathy (Jayco Gypsy) and Villatranquilla)

I would make it an open meet up for February, possibly in the early part of the month if possible, but length of stay up to the individuals.

You need to be self sufficient with drinking water and body washing methods or facilities, can swim in the lake. Plenty of water in the lake for washing clothes, light tannin colour but ok and will not stain clothing according to one of the campers there. Should be ok for the shower tanks. Apparently when it was a water supply for the steam trains it was known that the tannin helped preserve the boilers from rusting. Also make sure you have a good food supply unless you are prepared to run into Popanyining (PO there too) general store or Cuballing, or Narrogin further down the track. Good modern hospital at Narrogin and excellent Tourist Centre for area including Yornaning/Dryandra Forrest.

I don't think there is internet or phone coverage there from memory, but a short run away from Cuballing or Popanying, Yornaning is about half way between both towns.

There are huge flat areas at Yornaning which will take the largest rigs, good turn arounds/drive through areas too. Bitumen off the Highway to the picnic area (camp area also) turn off and about 100 metres of good dirt road into the picnic/camping area. Good modern composting toilets, also a beach and swings for the kids if any. Dogs ok but must be on leads. No fires during fire season.

If we make this try to be there in February, but make it a drop in centre like Greens at other times of the year we could make this a free camping hub like Greens for WA. Always letting others know if you are going to stay there at any other time and when would help in meet ups etc. Google Yornaning and Dryandra Forrest for more info.

Hope this helps, look forward to meeting you all there and your presence will help get this off the ground as a future southern meeting point for GN's in WA. All welcome wherever your are from.