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	Old Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station

Rating (of 5)
*Description*	Camping available in three designated areas. Site suited to car-based camping with limited space available for camper trailers. Bookings are required.
*Location*	35° 35′ CD" S . 148° 58′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates read from map +/-100m Location description : *km of Tharwa ACT
*What's there*


*General comments*
	This is a large well-maintained campground with good facilities and the capacity for approximately 50+ tents and approximately 4 camper trailers. Plenty of opportunities for bushw.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Beautiful bushland setting, open camp sites with sheltering trees around the edges. Scenic bush walks, flora and fauna abound. Within an easy 40-50 minute drive from Canberra. Other good points include: separate areas for organised groups, campervans and small private parties, covered shelter with seating, fireplac.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Limited stay duration (3 nights), alpine climate can be changeable, no vehicle access to campsites, limited trailer spots, no a.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	2WD access in all weather conditions. Access to the tent sites is on a 'carry in&#.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Environment ACT Website
	A Touch of History
	For the Technically Minded


*History on the area*
	This campground is the former site of the Honeysuckle Creek space tracking station which has been decommissioned.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
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	CD.x km	.... ed at the campgroun .....


*Contact details for further information.*
	Namadgi Visitors Centre Naas Road Tharwa ACT 2620 Contact Numbers Phone (BH) (.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	1/10/2005 LRC David Darke

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Document produced on 03-04-2008

Old Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station