LAKE DOUGLAS WA

ABOUT 12K WEST OF KALGOORLIE OFF THE GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY.

GPS; 30 50 38S 121 23 35E

travel about 3.5k south from the turnoff, as you approach the dam wall there is a track goes off to the right to camp sites on the bank of the lake, but, when we were there, these were pretty popular and not much privacy. the track to the left goes down to camp area below the dam, drop dunnies are here. if you sort of  go diagonally across the camp area from the dunnies there is a track leads over a small hill which leads to stacks of private/secluded campsites that are ideal for nude camping. there is a walk you can do around the lake.

 

campsite lake douglas

heaps of room to set up

 sunset at lake douglas

 mum with emu chicks on side of lake

the lake

 

GALENA BRIDGE, MURCHISON RIVER WA

115K SOUTH OF BILLABONG ROADHOUSE ON THE NORTH WESTERN COASTAL H'WAY.

GPS; 27 49 607S 114 41 304E

dunnies are on the southern bank in the area used by most people. if you turn into the camp area on the northern bank there is a track veers off to right as you turn in, this goes down to sites along the river bank, but like southern area, usually has a few set up there. if you continue straight ahead for about 1k(track on right about 0.7k will get you there, but a bit rough!) you will come out into a large clear area that is pretty much out of sight of the other areas, if this is occupied (by textiles) just return to  main track as there are other tracks down to riverbank further down. last time we were there the river level was quite low, but still enough water to wash/shower with.

 one of the secluded spots, if you go looking. tree line on left is top of river bank

some of the rock holes in the river still with water in them

 

NEWMAN ROCK WA

50K west of Balladonia on eyre highway. GPS; 32 07 117S 123 09 923E

from the sign posted turn off, head northish for about 1k. several secluded sites off the main track as you drive in. no dunnies, but, time we were there, the rock hole had rain water in it so was able to have a bath/shower/wash with that. without the rain water probably best suited for overnight stay.

JILLBUNYA ROCKHOLE WA

44k west of cocklebiddy on the eyre highway.  GPS; 32 10 25S 125 40 25E

no dunnies. at the western end of the rest area there is a track runs off thru scrub. the track goes for about 1k and there are several secluded camp sites along the way, there is a turn around area at the end of the track if needed. trucks use the area up near the road, but, you are well screened by the scrub and noise wasn't a problem the night we stayed there. we went for a bit of a walk but didn't find the rockhole.



COOPER CREEK QLD

10K east of Windorah on the diamantina development road. GPS 25 22 14S 142 44 46E.

drop dunnies up at the main camp site near the road on the eastern bank north side of the road. if you take the track from the eastern end of main site you will find plenty of secluded spots along the eastern bank of the river, sites also on the western bank, but, bit of a walk across the bridge to the dunnies. there are remains of the original cobb N co crossing over the creek just south of the road bridge. Windorah is the site of the first solar power station in Qld, unfortunately it was out of order when we went thru and they were waiting for crew to return to repair it.

solar power station

 

the old cobb n co crossing

 



 

Wilson River Noccundra QLD

opposite the Noccundra pub on the noccundra warry warry gate road. GPS 27 49 370S 142 34 926E

as you enter the main camparea there is a track runs off to your right, if you follow that track there a a few spots secluded enough up there for nude camping. no facilities in the camp area, however, toilets and showers are available next door to the pub for a gold coin donation to the RFDS at the bar of the pub. to camp nude up the track, you will sacrifice camping next to the water as sites in main area on on bank of the lagoon

 

 

 

 

 

 



Macsland rest area QLD

approx. 24k north of Longreach on the Landsborough Highway.   GPS 23 1 34S 144 07 39E.

there are drop dunnies at the truck stop area at front of site. if you follow the dirt track from the southern end of the truck stop area there are stacks of spots out the back which are screened from the road noise and view so ideal for nude camping. there is a train line runs parallel to the highway, but, we have camped there twice and seen only one train each visit so hasn't really been a problem.

 

mary kathleen mine site QLD

the abandoned mary Kathleen village, situated aprox midway between Cloncurry and Mt Isa on the barkly highway. GPS 20 46 170S 139 58 398E.

there is an onsite caretaker who is happy to have nudists stay, he claims we don't winge like the backpackers! there are no facilities. although back out on the highway about 4K east is a rest area with flush dunnies if you don't want to take a shovel behind the tree. when we were there the old mine site was accessable, about 7k out of the village. when you turn in off the highway not far down on your right is a break in the fence with a dirt track leading in to village, if you miss the break in the fenc, no sweat, just past it is an old cattle grid that takes you to same track. when you hit the T intersection turn right onto the bitumen, follow that down and turn left at the eight street on the left, then turn right over the creek and camp up towards the end of residential sites. it is a good spot for an overnight or couple of days to sit back and let the world go away. be sure to sign the wandering bares visitor book before you leave. the road out to the mine is probably no good for towing and is the one leaving towards the right lower corner of the map and if you don't come thru the fence the bitumen road in was fairly rough in places due to washaways.

the wandering bares visitor book

remains of the Olympic pool

at the mine site

i have recently learnt the wandering bares book has been stolen, again!

goongarrie homestead WA

this is another pastoral lease that has been passed back to national parks. it is about 84k north of Kalgoorlie w.a. on the Kalgoorlie-Menzies Road. homestead is about 14k in from the highway.
 

GPS;
homestead 30.02.377S 121.09.419E. turn off 30.02.372S 121.09.356E
 

nominal camp fees are payable to NPWS in Kalgoorlie and can be done over the phone if you are heading south. it is dirt road in but shouldn't be a problem with 2wd unless there has been heaps of rain! there are 3 buildings, all in pretty good nick, old wood chip heaters and plumbing still operational in all three of the buildings and water is from rain water tanks, so hot showers are available after you fire up the chip heater. there is plenty of room and first night we were there, a group of 4WDs also camped the night, we were out of sight and hearing of each other, and had we not talked to them when they arrived, neither would have known the other was there. there is a short walk you can do with sign posts along the way. inside the buildings is amazingly clear of vandalism and graffiti and you could even sleep in them if you wanted.

kitchen in the old homestead

the homestead "patio"  

chook run out the backl