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Henbury Meteorite Craters and Campground, NT

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DescriptionNT Department of Environment and Conservation camp ground in bush environment
Location 24° 34′ CD" S       **.****
133° 09′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : The position is estimated
Location description : *** km * of Alice Springs, NT
What's there  2wd  Fees  Picnic_table  Camp  camper_trailer  Dunny  shelter  Fire_place

General comments
This campground is adjacent to the Henbury Meteorite Craters, accessible by a short walk from the camping area. The site has a longdrop dunny, 2 x picnic tables, 2 x brush shade houses and 3 x firepits. Wooden b.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
A great feeling of solitude and remoteness, in an unspoiled environment. Limited facilities add to the feeling of being away from it all. A short detour from the Stuart.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
Limited facilities including no bins or water, so you need to be self-reliant. Collect firewood on the way in. Camper trail.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Meteorite craters : ../data/lrc280/lrc280_henbury_meteorite_craters_at_the_craters.jpg (available on CD)  Camping fees are paid by self registration : ../data/lrc280/lrc280_henbury_meteorite_craters_camping_fees.jpg (available on CD)  He answers to the name Abdul : ../data/lrc280/lrc280_henbury_meteorite_craters_resident_camel_answers_to_abdul.jpg (available on CD)  Shade and Fireplace : ../data/lrc280/lrc280_henbury_meteorite_craters_shade_fireplace.jpg (available on CD)  
That's the dunny in the distance : ../data/lrc280/lrc280_henbury_meteorite_craters_toilet.jpg (available on CD)  

WWWeb Links
Henbury
Fact Sheet

How do I get there
Take the Ernest Giles Road which runs westwards, 29 km S of Stuarts Well and 70 km N of Er.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
Stewart Needham LRCACT 092006 Initial EntryRemainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010