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	Archer Point

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*Description*	A group of 3 primitive beach campsites with no facilities.
*Location*	15° 35′ CD" S . 145° 19′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km SSE of Cooktown, Queensland Prominent feature : Archer Point Lighthouse
*What's there*


*General comments*
	This coastal campsite just south of the FNQ town of Cooktown is a little open to the prevailing SE winds but nonetheless a great spot to camp. Camping is available in three separate areas in close proximity to each other. Campsite 1 (aka The Thong Tree) is the first campsite as you approach Archer Point and is approximately 1 km short of the lighthouse. This area is amongst the trees with beach access adjacent a creek. Protected from the winds but the midges could be a bit of a problem here in the still just before dark. Room for approximately 3 campertrailers or 5 tents with vehicle access. GPS 15° 36′ 9"S 145° 19′ 26"E. Campsite 2 is the first of the beachside sites. This is fairly open to the south easterly winds, which were in fine form at 30-40 knots during our visit, and could get a bit uncomfortable at tim.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

This coastal campsite just south of the FNQ town of Cooktown is a little open to the prevailing SE winds but nonetheless a great spot to camp. Camping is available in three separate areas in close proximity to each other.

Campsite 1 (aka The Thong Tree) is the first campsite as you approach Archer Point and is approximately 1 km short of the lighthouse. This area is amongst the trees with beach access adjacent a creek. Protected from the winds but the midges could be a bit of a problem here in the still just before dark. Room for approximately 3 campertrailers or 5 tents with vehicle access. GPS 15° 36′ 9"S 145° 19′ 26"E.

Campsite 2 is the first of the beachside sites. This is fairly open to the south easterly winds, which were in fine form at 30-40 knots during our visit, and could get a bit uncomfortable at tim.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Primitive bush camping wi.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	The wind and the midges could g.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Oziexplorer Track Plot File


*OziExplorer waypoints*
	Oziexplorer Waypont File


*WWWeb Links*
	Archer Point Lighthouse
	Black Mountain National Park is nearby
	Cooktown is just a 30 minute drive away


*How do I get there*
	CD.x km	.... south on the Mulligan Highway. GPS 15° 28′ 33"S 145° 14′ .....
	CD.x km	.... e. GPS 15° 35′ 30"S 145° 14′ 1 .....
	CD.x km	.... S 15° 35′ 37"S 145° 19′ 43 .....


*Document revision history*
	17/8/2007 LRC Pete and Lyn Smith

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Document produced on 03-02-2010