3 O'Clock Creek Campground - Witjira National Park SA
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10 Jan 2008 22:02 Member - Prickle (SA)
This is better, but still does not tell us for which trip this refers. It rings a bell with me and I think it might assist with the Simpson Desert crossing? Witjira National Park, established in 1985 on land comprising the former Mount Dare pastoral lease, covers 7,770 km2 of gibber, sand dunes, stony tablelands and floodplain country on the western edge of the Simpson Desert in the far north of South Australia. It is truly spectacular country with vast landscapes including many areas of considerable archaeological, biological and geological interest.
The attraction of the Dalhousie mound springs, combined with some delightful camping spots and upgraded visitor facilities, make Witjira one of the most popular Desert Parks, particularly with family groups.
The need to protect and rehabilitate the 70 or so thermal springs in the Dalhousie complex was one of the main reasons for the establishment of Witjira National Park. The springs are home to unique species of fish such as the Lake Eyre hardy-head and other rare aquatic life. They are also a haven for arid-land birdlife.
The park is part of the lands associated with the Lower Southern Arrernte, Wangkangurru, and Arabunna people who in 1989 formed the Irrwanyere Aboriginal Corporation, which manages the park jointly with us. The joint management agreement, the first of its kind in Australia, provides the advantages of a shared approach to the land which accommodates traditional Aboriginal uses together with environmental management, tourism and recreational activities
Details of the Park Management agreement.
To camp in the park you must be in possession of a current Desert Parks Pass.
REGION: > SA > Witjira National Park
Track W off Public Access Route No 8
Witjira National Park SA 0
P: 1800 816 078
GPS:-26.459438,152.677082
GPS:S26 27 33,E152 40 37
GPS:S26 27.5663,E152 40.6249
