Longreach Waterhole N.t.

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 05:43
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Has anyone been to the Longreach Water hole near Elliott NT. this year? Just wondering if we can take the van in.
Norty.
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Reply By: Bushwhackers - Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 07:21

Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 07:21
We spoke to someone who took their van in, in April and looking at WikiCamps people are still heading in there with vans.

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Richard

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Reply By: MEG & Capt Norty - Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 19:10

Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014 at 19:10
Thanks Richard,
Will give it a try on Thursday 19th.
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Follow Up By: Ned 03 - Thursday, Jul 10, 2014 at 02:40

Thursday, Jul 10, 2014 at 02:40
We just had a glorious week there from 2/7/14. Truly magnificent with 100s of birds. It wasn't full but most of the level sites were taken by early afternoon. There is a shortage of firewood around the camping sites but if you don't mind a little drive there is alot to be found along the tracks. The pit toilets were very clean with the rubbish bins emptied daily. The road was ok with only a few spots of corrugations. Highly recommend this site.
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Reply By: BriNor - Thursday, Jun 19, 2014 at 19:55

Thursday, Jun 19, 2014 at 19:55
We went in to this waterhole about 4 weeks ago, its about 10ks in on dirt, a little sandy in spots but no problem for the BT. It is a magnificent waterhole, thousands of birds including pelicans that are acitive all night. Top spot.
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Follow Up By: galacticbob - Friday, Jun 20, 2014 at 04:07

Friday, Jun 20, 2014 at 04:07
Bri Nor

Could you confirm that there is still plenty of water in the waterhole
as we intend to head that way shortly.

Many thanks

Bob
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Follow Up By: BriNor - Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 05:40

Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 05:40
Bob, Yes there was plenty of water in the waterhole. Plenty of birdlife, the pelicans put on a fantastic display during the day.
regards...Brian
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Reply By: galacticbob - Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 06:42

Saturday, Jun 21, 2014 at 06:42
Thanks Brian
We were there late in the season last year and by the time we left the water was getting down and very little birdlife around.
Looks far more promising by the sounds of it.

Thanks

Bob
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Follow Up By: MEG & Capt Norty - Monday, Jun 23, 2014 at 01:16

Monday, Jun 23, 2014 at 01:16
We spent two night there great spot. The entrance to longreach water hole is now signposted and just over the grid north of Elliott. Plenty of water lots of water birds. School holidays are now on so expect water skiers they uses this water hole. There is a pit toilet bring your own paper. Rubbish bins are provided.
Lots and lots of insects at night close to water.
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