Coach and Horses Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by c.j.b
A NPWS-managed campground alongside the Darling River, in the Paroo-Darling National park.
Formerly a long-established grazing property called Wilga Station, there was also the Coach and Horses Hotel in the immediate area that served the Paddle Steamer industry during the 19th century. An information shelter tells a lot more of the story, and also how the local ecology has been greatly affected by human control of the river system.
The campground is very good for shade, however almost all the allotted camping areas are underneath very large and old gum trees; like many NPWS sites, little consideration is given to visitors in tents-- however you'll certainly won't be disappointed if you have a thing for big trees besides a river. There are several short walking tracks, where evidence of the wildlife is easily noticed.
Warning: the unsurfaced road to this campground is only occasionally graded, and can have severe amounts of dust on it-- 2WD vehicles may have trouble when the road is at its worst. There is also DRY WEATHER ONLY access; you can be fined for traveling along the Wilcannia-Bourke road while it is wet (and extremely clay'd), even to 'escape'-- visitors should consider the possibility of having to stay involuntarily for several days longer than planned.
Facilities and activities at Coach and Horses
- Number of sites:
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12
- Camping Fees:
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$7 per vehicle park access
$5/night per adult
$3/night per child aged 5 to 15.
- Bookings:
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Self serve booth at campsite.
- How to book:
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Honesty box at the campground.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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No fires are permitted at this camp ground.
- Barbeques:
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Gas/electric barbeques available.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Coach and Horses
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
30 kms down the Barrier Highway from Wilcannia, and then 45 kms eastwards along the unsurfaced Wilcannia-Bourke Road.
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