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	Palm Valley Campground

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*Description*	Campground in the Palm Valley area of Finke Gorge NP.
*Location*	24° 03′ CD" S . 132° 44′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km * of Hermannsburg, NT
*What's there*


*General comments*
	This site is able to accommodate approximately 15 tents or 10 campertrailers with vehicle access to all sites. It has reasonably good facilities including a shower and gas and wood BBQs. Drinking water is available from a large concrete tank. Rubbish bins are provided. There are four walks nearby: Kalaranga Lookout is an easy 20 minute climb (1.5 km, 45 minute return) with spectacular views of the rock amphitheatre encircled by rugged cliffs – walk from the campground or drive approx 1 km E to carpark. Mpaara walk 5 km, 2 hrs, features Western Arrente Aboriginal culture and good views over a rock amphitheatre – starts 1 km E of the campground; Arankaia walk 2 km, I hour, and the longer Mpulungkinya walk (5 km, 2 hrs), meander along a creek line and through bush amon.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

This site is able to accommodate approximately 15 tents or 10 campertrailers with vehicle access to all sites. It has reasonably good facilities including a shower and gas and wood BBQs. Drinking water is available from a large concrete tank. Rubbish bins are provided.

There are four walks nearby: Kalaranga Lookout is an easy 20 minute climb (1.5 km, 45 minute return) with spectacular views of the rock amphitheatre encircled by rugged cliffs – walk from the campground or drive approx 1 km E to carpark. Mpaara walk 5 km, 2 hrs, features Western Arrente Aboriginal culture and good views over a rock amphitheatre – starts 1 km E of the campground; Arankaia walk 2 km, I hour, and the longer Mpulungkinya walk (5 km, 2 hrs), meander along a creek line and through bush amon.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Attractive setting along the N bank of th.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Very popular and ca.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	It is advisable to check current road conditions by calling 1800 246 199 or contact the NT Parks and Wildlife R.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Facts and other stuff
	Finke Gorge NP


*How do I get there*
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	CD.x km	.... ver bridge P .....
	CD.x km	.... , follow track along bed of Finke R .....
	CD.x km	.... from river b .....
	CD.x km	.... ark for Mpaara Walk, .....
	CD.x km	.... campgrou .....
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*Contact details for further information.*
	NT Parks & Wildlife Service, c/- Arid Zone Research Institute, Tom Hare Building, South Stua.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Linda Macdonald LRCACT .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010