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	Coward Springs Campground

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*Description*	Small commercial caravan park and bore-fed spa, with rustic amenities constructed from old Ghan railway material.
*Location*	29° 23′ CD" S . 136° 48′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates read from low resolution map >+/-1000m Location description : *** km * of Roxby Downs and *** km WNW of Marree
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Coward Springs is an old railway town of significant heritage value. It is on the 'Old Ghan Rail Route' between Marree to the ESE (130 km) and William Creek to the NW (74 km). Simply relax in the ample shade, take a visit to Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park, take a dip in the natural artesian spa, check out the heritage buildings or even take a desert camel trek. This site is 2WD accessible in dry weather but as with all these outback roads you should always check with the Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

Coward Springs is an old railway town of significant heritage value. It is on the 'Old Ghan Rail Route' between Marree to the ESE (130 km) and William Creek to the NW (74 km). Simply relax in the ample shade, take a visit to Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park, take a dip in the natural artesian spa, check out the heritage buildings or even take a desert camel trek. This site is 2WD accessible in dry weather but as with all these outback roads you should always check with the Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Small. Camping areas range in size to accommodate anything from 1 to 5 vehicles, and each has a fireplace (nothing fancy). Some shade. Facilities are constructed of Ghan sleepers with towel hooks etc made from Overland Telegraph insulators. Four co.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	BYO wood – you are requested to keep the size of your campfire down to avoid a repetition of a fire in the camp some years ago. And did we m.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
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*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Coward Springs
	Coward Springs History


*How do I get there*
	On the Oodnadatta Track 73 km SE of William Creek and 130 km W of Marree, on the N side of the road. Coward Springs is signposted. Note the campground effectively closes down from October to April – a couple of to.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Greg Emmett and Prue Coulls P.O. Box 20 Coober Pedy 5723 S.A. Tel: 08 867.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Jack and Anna Koomen LRCACT 082006 Initial Entry<.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010