Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park Campground
Last Updated Nov 2013 | Originally suggested by ScrubTurkey
Large campground, with basic facilities, only a stones throw from a great swimming hole.
This is quite a large campground, and fairly level and some shade available.
The springs/creeks are an excellent spot to spend a really long time and get prune fingers... The hot springs feed into the Douglas River and mix with the cooler water. This means you get beautiful warm water, and a sandy bottom. Truly relaxing. Where the springs enter, it is pretty hot, so you might want to try a bit further up or downstream.
The other thing that is pretty cool about this campground is the fact that they have a no-generator section. Nothing worse than camping next to someone who is sitting in their van, watching TV and running a generator.
There are also showers here, which is wonderful after spending most of a day in the springs.
Most people come here for the hot springs, and forget to have a look around the area. There is some stunning scenery and other places to visit as well as plenty of wildlife. If you have a decent 4wd and the weather is good, Butterfly Gorge is well worth a trip. It's about 20km of rough dirt away.
Facilities and activities at Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park
- Number of sites:
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30
- Camping Fees:
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There is an honesty box on site
- Bookings:
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Self serve booth at campsite.
- How to book:
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You don't need to book. May be pretty busy in the dry season (and impossible to get to in the wet)
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- 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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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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It is not known if barbeques are available.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
The Park is located approximately 130 km from Katherine and 200 km from Darwin. If you are travelling south, take the Old Stuart Highway scenic route from Adelaide River. If travelling north take the scenic route just north of Hayes Creek. The last 7 km into Tjuwaliyn is a formed gravel road providing dry season access (May
- September) for all vehicles. The towing of caravans and trailers is usually possible.
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