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Bluewater Campers loves seeing their owners visit the hidden gems that Australia has to offer, that is why each month we are finding some of Australia’s best kept secrets and locations for you and your family to visit with your Bluewater Camper Trailer! Whether they are caravan and camping parks with all the amenities or off the beaten track bush camping we want to uncover them all!

Pindari Adventures has well over 2,000 acres of beautiful country including a large paddock of grass trees, amazing rock formations, natural swimming holes, magnificent water falls plus 10km frontage to the Pindari dam with its own impressive rock formations such as El Capitan on Platypus Island.  The property is home to a large variety of flora and fauna.

The grass tree (Xanthorrhoea) paddock has thousands of these magnificent plants many hundreds of years old and several metres in height.  Although there are 10kms of frontage to the dam there are only two access points. The rocky gorges and huge granite outcrops are a magnificent sight rising straight up out of the water.  All manner of fish in the dam including Murray Cod, Yellow Belly and Redfin. Riding and walk trails a plenty and many great swimming spots.

Pindari Adventure Camping is a venture that has sprung from a long and successful history in Outdoor Education. Its founder Barry Rodgers OAM, an experienced educator, has a passion for seeing families sharing adventures together in the great Australian outdoors.

He is the founder of the Emu Gully Adventure Education Group, Helidon, QLD, which has run highly successful Adventure Camping programs for schools in Queensland for 25 years including 19 years on this unique 2270 acre property bordering the Pindari Dam in Northern New South Wales.

Pindari Adventure Camping is located at 2000 Emmaville Rd, Ashford NSW 2361  (25km from Ashford, 70km from Glenn Innis, and 87km from Inverell (see location map).  2,200 plus acres of magnificent country including frontage to the spectacular Pindari Dam the southern fringe of the Granite Belt and the northern section of the New England Tablelands.

With the nearest town being Ashford NSW and other larger towns such as Glenn Innes and Inverell within range. Just in case you are staying for a longer time and want to see what else is in the district of the Inverell shire, just outside of Ashford are the intriguing Limestone caves.  Also the magnificent Kwiambal National Park is just a short drive away.  Not far away are sapphire gem fields where a pleasant and often rewarding day can be had fossicking.

They have many open areas that have a communal sheltered area with fire pits, water and BBQ facility, and also feature remote sites with no facilities.  A 4wd and off road campervan is required to access and in certain weather conditions some sites are restricted.

Inclusions for deluxe Camper Site:

1. Group sites of up to 4 campervans/tents have access to a sheltered eating or communal area.  Each site has a safe firepit provided for use except for total fire ban days.
2. Remote and secluded sites are available on request.
3. Dump point and water are available.
4. All sites have 4wd access to the Pindari Dam.
5. Family friendly pets are allowed, but must be kept under control and secured overnight.
6. Mains power is not available but 2.2KW Sine wave generator can be hired for $90 day.

Price $25 per night for 2 people and additional people over 6 years of age $12.50 per night minimum stay three nights.

Adventure options.

ATV Expedition

Adventure expedition in a self drive 4WD ATV.   These led expeditions traverse some of the most spectacular country that is seen on the southern fringe of the Granite Belt. The trip Includes a morning or afternoon tea at the old historic stone hut, with a fun yabby race.  Min driving age 15 with adult accompanying them.  A damage bond of $200 applies.  A never to be forgotten activity.  

Price per ATV (seats 2) $130 for 3 hours

• Motorboats

2 Hour session including basic boating lesson available on our “adventure dam.” PFD’s supplied.

$65 per boat (seats 2 adults or 3 children) for 2 hours or arrangements can be made to go on the main Pindari dam (depending on conditions) POA

• GPS navigational hike- 4hrs

 Participants will be taught basic principles of GPS navigation.  GPS, two way radio and maps supplied. This is an exciting educational and most rewarding activity.

$150per session minimum 4 people – all equipment supplied (sunsafe clothing, hat closed shoes and water bottle required).

There are a host of other activities available on request including yabbying, balsa wood sailboat making for racing on the dam, all equipment and materials supplied.

If you are looking for a new adventure packed destination, then you need to book a spot at Pindari Adventure Camping. To book email or phone Barry on barry@emugully.com.au OR 0428662528, quote EAGLE to grab yourself a discount. If you are looking to head off on your next trip why wait, discover Australia today!

Bluewater Campers loves seeing their owners visit the hidden gems that Australia has to offer, that is why each month we are finding some of Australia’s best kept secrets and locations for you and your family to visit with your Bluewater Camper Trailer! Whether they are caravan and camping parks with all the amenities or off the beaten track bush camping we want to uncover them all!

Hunters Gorge Camping area in the Diamantina National Park in Queensland is the epitome of bush camping. With scenery you have only dreamed of, this off-grid camping area is the perfect place for your next adventure. This camp site sits next to the Mundawerra Waterhole, which sits along the Diamantina River, and the trip to the camping area has plenty of landmarks to experience. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/diamantina/camping/hunters-gorge

To reach the destination a high clearance 4WD is required and any caravan or camper trailer you are towing must also be able to travel off-road comfortably. It is also highly recommended that you prepare your trip and familiarise yourself with the tracks and roads as not all roads and tracks are show on GPS.

The camping area facilities allow for smaller caravan, camper trailer, roof-top tents, and ground tents in the open bush camp sites. There are also non-flush toilets within the area. It is essential that you are adequately prepared regarding water, food, and fuel. It is also highly recommended to ensure that you have a complete first aid kit, UHF, Satellite phone or some form of emergency tracking/contact means. It is also important to note that generators are not permitted in the area.

All bookings must be made online prior to arriving, using the Queensland Governments Parks and Forests website – https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/camping/bookings . A camping tag will then be sent to you that you will be required to display while camping in the area.

There are a few key points to know about the area and the time you spend there. It is important to check the weather forecast for the time you intend to visit as small amounts of rain can make roads impassable and potentially flood camp areas, there is also the chance of high winds within the camp area, so be sure to think about this before setting up.

It is integral to the flora and fauna native to the area that you not only stick to the defined walking and driving tracks but that you camp in the well-defined areas to avoid damaging the surrounding environment. Lastly, if you intend to have a campfire be sure to bring your own firewood and be sure to check that there are no fire bans during that time.

If you want to see another area that the Diamantina National Park has to offer there is another camping area – Gum Hole – this camping area is set along the banks of the Whistling Duck Creek and has plenty of shade from the iconic coolabah trees lined along this secluded oasis.

If you are looking for an off-grid destination with a lot of iconic Australian scenery to be seen, then you need to book a spot at Hunters Gorge Camping area in Diamantina National Park. If you are looking to head off on your next trip why wait, discover Australia today!