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	Grindell's Hut Campground

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*Description*	Former residence of the former pastoral lease of 'Worturpa'. Good bush camping along the dry creek bed in the vicinity of the hut.
*Location*	30° 28′ CD" S . 139° 12′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : Southern end of the Gammon National Park SA, inner loop track. Prominent feature : Vulkathuna-Gammon Ranges National Park
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Grindell's Hut was a residence on the former 'Worturpa' pastoral lease. It was built by John Grindell, the first land owner to take up this arduous country in the early 1900s. The view from this hut, overlooking the Illinawortinna Pound and the Gammons, is breathtaking in its sheer grandeur, and the hut is available for rent. The original hut still exists and a significantly larger residence has been erected on the site - 3 bedrooms, slee.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Grindell's Hut was a residence on the former 'Worturpa' pastoral lease. It was built by John Grindell, the first land owner to take up this arduous country in the early 1900s. The view from this hut, overlooking the Illinawortinna Pound and the Gammons, is breathtaking in its sheer grandeur, and the hut is available for rent. The original hut still exists and a significantly larger residence has been erected on the site - 3 bedrooms, slee.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	A remote bushcamp site that allows you to escape the masses. Very pleasant along the dry creek bed. Permanent spring water is piped to an old cattle trough north of the road near the 'newish' toi.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	The toilet does not seem to get much cleaning attention. The large trees mean careful site selection is required to minimise the risk from falling limbs. There is only one area suitable for a larger group, though there are several site.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Oziexplorer Track File


*WWWeb Links*
	Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
	Parksweb SA


*How do I get there*
	For details contact the Ranger at Balcanoona. The hut is at the western end of Weetootla Gorge, along the Arkaroola Rd from Balcanoona. Turn l.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Gammon Ranges National Park Balcanoona PMB 13 Via Copley SA 5732 Tel.... 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