Carinda Primitive Campground is located beside the swimming pool and provides free camping for caravans and motorhomes. Carinda is a small village situated 78 kilometers South West of Walgett. Carinda has a General Store, Fuel Station/Post Office and The Carinda Hotel is famous for featuring in David Bowie’s 80’s film clip “Let’s Dance”. The Carinda Community have developed the Let’s Dance Festival celebrating the life of David Bowie each October long weekend.
Free public dump points are available at Alex Trevallion Park in Walgett or Coonamble Caravan Park.
The Macquarie Marshes (Bird Viewing Platform site) are located on the Gibson Way. The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) offer an annual discovery tour of the Nature Reserve every October, The Northern site entry is located on the Warren/ Carinda Road. .
It is highly recommended that you contact the Walgett Visitor Information Centre on 02 6828 6139 to check the road conditions before you plan your trip as the Marshes are located on unsealed roads prone to flooding. For general enquiries contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on (02) 6843 4011.
HOW TO GET THERE
The small community of Carinda lies between Walgett and Quambone. From Quambone turn left at the t-junction then bear right into Carinda Road, the entrance is on your right. From Walgett drive through past the Post Office and bear right as above.
FEES & BOOKINGS
There is no charge for the use of this facility, so if you are staying at this site we encourage you to help keep it clean and tidy.
FACILITIES
Toilets, Cold Showers, Water Tank.
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Opening Hours
Monday
24hrs
Tuesday
24hrs
Wednesday
24hrs
Thursday
24hrs
Friday
24hrs
Saturday
24hrs
Sunday
24hrs
Address & Contact
Our Address
Carinda Road
GPS
-30.460358, 147.690024
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
Carinda
State:
NSW
Pin Code:
2831
Responsible Authority:
Walgett Shire Council
Post ID:
34780
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