RAAF Boab Quarry - WA

  Free Camp

Position

DEG: -17.914504 125.299811
DMS: 17º 54' 52.21" S 125º 17' 59.32" E
UTM: 51 K 8017769mN 743634mE
Altitude: 204.86m

Description

Place Type

Camps & Accom - Free Camp

Location

847.6kms SouthWest of Darwin - Driving 1529 km (16 hours 53 mins)

Address & Contact

Fairfld-Leopold Dwns Rd
King Leopold Ranges WA 6765
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Information

Located 12km along unsealed road via the Leopold Downs Road off the Great Northern Highway. RAAF Boab Quarry offers a convenient retreat for those seeking solace in nature. This huge quarry was formed after rock was removed to build the RAAF Base at Curtin near Derby in 1980s. The quarry does not always hold water but when it does, its a beautiful place for swimming and walking - explore the intriguing caves that dot the sides of the quarry.This is a huge area offering great camping surrounded by huge boab trees. 54km from Fitzroy Crossing or 94km from Windjana Gorge this is a popular route for travellers on route to Tunnel Creek.
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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Fitzroy Crossing at 25/01:00pm WST
Distance from RAAF Boab Quarry 40.57km SE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
34.8°C32.4°C26%12.5°C1011.1hPa0.0mmWNW17km/hr
9knots
30km/hr
16knots

Closest Climatic Station

Fitzroy Crossing Aero
Distance from RAAF Boab Quarry 40.57km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C37.736.536.436.533.030.130.733.337.239.840.739.1
Mean Min. °C25.224.723.920.715.612.512.113.718.722.825.425.7
Mean Rain mm165.9173.8127.833.311.39.76.71.20.418.530.1122.6

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