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	Mitchell River Crossing

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*Description*	Outstanding wild bush camp on the banks of the mighty Mitchell River. Great stopover for those travelling to Cape York through the Chillagoe/Laura track.
*Location*	16° 23′ CD" S . 143° 59′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates read from map +/-100m Location description : *** km WNW of Cairns, Qld Prominent feature : Mt Mulgrave Station
*What's there*


*General comments*
	A great spot away from the 4WDing hordes, well worth taking this alternative route with almost no corrugations (at least, in 2005!) .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Solitude, largely unspoilt river environment. The fast-flowing Mitchell cascades over low rockfalls into a series of large billabongs. Great swimming, relaxing, fishing (sooty grunters, bream), and walking. Quiet, peacef.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Thoughtless people have left a little litter, .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


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


*How do I get there*
	Address: 3rd Melaleuca on the left. Contact: This spot is just 1km south of the Mount Mulgrave homestead, so a courtesy call is in order to seek permission before making camp. Preferably ring Mt Mulgrave Station 07 4094 8354 and get permission a couple of weeks beforehand.
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*Contact details for further information.*
	This spot is just 1km south of the Mount Mulgrave homestead, so a courtesy call is in order to seek permission before making .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Stewart Needham LRCACT 0.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 19-06-2010