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Parachilna Gorge Sunset Hill

    Land Rover Club ACT

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DescriptionA small hill that is ideal for watching the sunset.
Location 31° 07′ CD" S       **.****
138° 32′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : *** km NNE of Port Augusta SA
Prominent feature : Parachilna to Blinman Road
What's there  4WD  Lookout  PetFriendly

General comments
This hilltop could accommodate 4-5 vehicles and is a definite low range climb and descent (ie not suited to soft roaders). It is quite steep with the last section having a loose surface. There are no winching anchors and it is difficult (read really steep) to reverse back down if you have problems. Recommend only experienced drivers complete this short climb. That said, it is not a hard drive for an experienced pilot and capable vehicle. On top of the hill there is not much room so careful and coordin.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
The passengers may g.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Access considerations
NOTE: Access is only possible in dry we.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Sunset 1 : ../data/lrc115/lrc115_parachilnagorgesunsethill.jpg (available on CD)  Sunset 2 : ../data/lrc115/lrc115_100_6756.jpg (available on CD)  Sunset 3 : ../data/lrc115/lrc115_100_6784.jpg (available on CD)  

OziExplorer track plots
Oziexplorer Track File

How do I get there
From the front of the Angorchina Caravan Park head west towards Parachilna on the Parachilna Gor.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
Paul and Val Sheahan LRCAC.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010