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	Owen Springs Reserve

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*Description*	A reserve with numerous bush camping opportunities.
*Location*	23° 58′ CD" S . 133° 26′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km * of alice Springs Prominent feature : Alice Springs
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Owen Springs Reserve, 50 km SW of Alice Springs, offers excellent bush camping a.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	For most of its course through the reserve the Hugh River has considerable scenic appeal and offe.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Attractive scenery and historical significance. P.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	May become inaccess.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
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*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	Camping is allowed between the signposts within Lawrence Gorge (a stretch of about 5 km that includes Haunted Tree Bore) and also at Redbank Waterhole further south..... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Comments on 4WD conditions / standard*
	A high clearance 4WD is essential. Some sections of the track follow the sandy river bed and may be impassable after .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*History on the area*
	The main access track through the reserve closely follows the route taken by John McDouall Stuart in 1860 during his exploration of Central Australia. Soon after that, in 1872 William Gilbert established a cattle s.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
	Leave Alice Springs along Larapinta Drive. PSA past the Namatjira Drive t/o for a further 3 km and shortly after crossing the Hugh River T.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Useful References*
	Recommended maps MacDonnell Ranges1:600,000, Westprint The Red Centre Alice Springs to Ayers Rock, 1:750.000, Hema Maps Parks & .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Parks and Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory PO B.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	3/7/2007 LRC Roger and Ann Quarterman

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Document produced on 03-02-2010