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	Brachina Gorge Campground

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*Description*	Large bush camping site in the Flinders Ranges. Limited facilities.
*Location*	31° 19′ CD" S . 138° 35′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : About *km NNE of Hawker SA Prominent feature* : Flinders Ranges
*What's there*


*General comments*
	This is a large campground that is well designed and established in a bush setting in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Some parts are accessible to 2WD and caravans and other are set aside for 4WD with a more difficult access. Access and camping fees are payable in all parts of the Flinders Ranges National Park and self registration stations are strategicall.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

This is a large campground that is well designed and established in a bush setting in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Some parts are accessible to 2WD and caravans and other are set aside for 4WD with a more difficult access. Access and camping fees are payable in all parts of the Flinders Ranges National Park and self registration stations are strategicall.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Great bush setting with lots of birdlife and the odd shingleback lizard. Grea.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	None if you are looking for an isolated bush ca.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Parks SA Website
	Fossils and Geology


*History on the area*
	The gorge was first used as a commercial route for the transport of the copper ore from the mine in Blinman from 1862, until Blinman was connected with the northern railway through Parachilna Gorge in the 1880s. Brachina Gorge is one of the park's most popular and spectacular tourist attractions. The gorge is an important refuge for the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby as well as many species of birds and reptiles. The Brachina Gorge Geological Tour is a 20 km self-guided trail that passes .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

History on the area

The gorge was first used as a commercial route for the transport of the copper ore from the mine in Blinman from 1862, until Blinman was connected with the northern railway through Parachilna Gorge in the 1880s. Brachina Gorge is one of the park's most popular and spectacular tourist attractions. The gorge is an important refuge for the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby as well as many species of birds and reptiles. The Brachina Gorge Geological Tour is a 20 km self-guided trail that passes .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	PO Box 78 Port Augusta SA 570.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Pete and Lyn Smith LRCACT.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010