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Mt Chambers Gorge

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DescriptionBush camping area in a spectactular rocky gorge.
Location 30° 57′ CD" S       **.****
139° 13′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : ** km ENE of Blinman SA. Approximately **km North of Wirrealpa.
Prominent feature : Flinders Ranges National Park
What's there  4WD  Fees  Camp  camper_trailer

General comments
The gorge is approximately 30km NE of Wirrealpa. The road to the gorge is on the east side and is well signposted. The area is 4WD accessible in all weather but 2WD would be limited .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
The gorge is nothing short of spectacular and contains significant aboriginal art works. There are several camping areas in the head of the gorge, the last one is more of a 4WD access and is definitely preferred. Access to this area could be mad.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
No facilities. Can be very windy. There are 4WD tracks into the gorge that show regular/recent use. There is poor signage relating to the use of 4WDs in th.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Camping in the Gorge : ../data/lrc118/lrc118_camping_in_the_gorge.jpg (available on CD)  Vier of the Gorge 1 : ../data/lrc118/lrc118_gorge.jpg (available on CD)  Road from Balconoona : ../data/lrc118/lrc118_roadfrombalconoona.jpg (available on CD)  Aboriginal Rock Art : ../data/lrc118/lrc118_rockart.jpg (available on CD)  
View of the Gorge 2 : ../data/lrc118/lrc118_view_of_the_gorge.jpg (available on CD)  

OziExplorer track plots
Oziexplorer Track File

How do I get there
Start at the Prairie Hotel in the outback SA hamlet of Parachilna - head E on the Parachilna Gorge Road (signposted) towards the township .... 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