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The Aloes, Pilliga State Forest

    Land Rover Club ACT

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DescriptionA picnic area within the Pilliga State Forest, where campers can also find shady bush camping sites.
Location 30° 44′ CD" S       **.****
149° 06′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : Approx ** km NNE of Baradine
Prominent feature : Heritage site
What's there  2wd  Picnic_table  Camp  caravan  camper_trailer  Heritage  BushWalk  cycling  Horse  Fire_place  PetFriendly

General comments
Located in the Pilliga Forest, this pretty picnic area is easily ac.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Attractions
The Pilliga is of interest generally for its birdlife and flora. In addition, the Aloes is the site of a homest.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
Level tent sites among shady trees. In dry weather, easily accessible by 2WD or 4WD, with or without trail.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
Minimal facilities other than a couple of tables and fireplaces which are in poor repair. No water or loos. Thorns and burrs may be a problem for tent campers and pets. Located at th.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

LRC Recommendation
Bring own water. Avoid the area .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Access considerations
Roads are dry .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Activities for the Kids
Plenty of scope for.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Considerations for those with disabilities
No facilities or s.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities
Bush campsite - no facilities other than 1 picnic ta.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Comments on 4WD conditions / standard
The major roads through the State Forest and nearby National Parks and Nature Reserves are unsealed but well-formed and suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The minor roads and tracks are also OK for vehicles with reasonable ground cle.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Good signage : ../data/lrc889/lrc889_history_sign.jpg (available on CD)  View of the picnic area : ../data/lrc889/lrc889_picnic_area.jpg (available on CD)  Some of the relics in the area : ../data/lrc889/lrc889_relics.jpg (available on CD)  View of Etoo Creek bed : ../data/lrc889/lrc889_etoo_creek.jpg (available on CD)  

How do I get there
Turn east off the Baradine-Gwabegar Rd into Cumbil Rd, approx 1 km NNW of Baradine. PSA 23 .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Contact details for further information.
Baradine State Forestry .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
4/11/2008    LRC    David and Margo Wade

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Document produced on 03-02-2010