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	Blue Waterholes

Rating (of 5)
*Description*	Nice camping ground with plenty of bushwalking activities visiting caves, fishing, mountain bike riding and swimming - spectactular limestone scenery.
*Location*	35° 37′ CD" S . 148° 40′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : Approx km of the ACT border & ** km * of Rules Point on Snowy Mtns Hwy Prominent feature : Kosciuszko National Park
*What's there*


*General comments*
	In January 2006 this campground was undergoing significant reconstruction. A viewing platform with disabled access was under construction and new composting toilets and swing-away BBQs installed. The Blue Waterholes area comprises three separate camping areas all within 400 metres of the viewing platform. The lower campground (unnamed), which is closest to the viewing platform, is marked for closure as a campsite and is to be turned into a day-stay area and car park. The two main camping areas of Magpie Flat and Coolamine Mountain are further up the hill away from the viewing platform on the road back to Coolamine Homestead. Magpie Flat is a flat, grassy area with toilet, 3xBBQs, and is capable of accommodating 7 campertrailers or 15 tents. Coolamine Mountain campsite has toilets, 3 x picnic tables, 3 x BBQs, a lar.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

In January 2006 this campground was undergoing significant reconstruction. A viewing platform with disabled access was under construction and new composting toilets and swing-away BBQs installed. The Blue Waterholes area comprises three separate camping areas all within 400 metres of the viewing platform. The lower campground (unnamed), which is closest to the viewing platform, is marked for closure as a campsite and is to be turned into a day-stay area and car park. The two main camping areas of Magpie Flat and Coolamine Mountain are further up the hill away from the viewing platform on the road back to Coolamine Homestead. Magpie Flat is a flat, grassy area with toilet, 3xBBQs, and is capable of accommodating 7 campertrailers or 15 tents. Coolamine Mountain campsite has toilets, 3 x picnic tables, 3 x BBQs, a lar.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Limeston.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Park closed during winter. Very cold water. Not advisable for 2WD following heavy .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Activities for the Kids*
	Swimming, fishing, b.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Comments on 4WD conditions / standard*
	4WDriving in the area includes Bound.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Blue Waterholes Plot File


*OziExplorer waypoints*
	Blue Waterholes Waypoints


*WWWeb Links*
	A Map of Kosciusko NP is available from NPWS


*History on the area*
	Coolamine Homestead and Long .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Will Kaul LRCACT 102003 Initial EntryRemainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 19-06-2010