Lorrngurl Campground – Giwining / Flora River Nature Park (CG)

Lorrngurl Campground allows tents and caravans. The campsite is well facilitated and located inside the Giwining / Flora River Nature Park. The principal attraction of the Park is the River with its springs, interesting tufa dams and associated riverine vegetation. The park protects 25 km of the Flora River and an adjacent area of floodplain and savannah woodland. Pets are not permitted in the Park.

SITE ACCESS
Flora River Nature Park is located 122 km south-west of Katherine.
To access the Park, follow the Victoria Highway west from Katherine for 86km and then follow the access road (suitable for 2WD vehicles during the Dry Season of April to October) for another 36km to the Park entrance. The Park may become inaccessible at times after heavy rain. The most comfortable time of year to visit the Park is in the drier and slightly cooler months from May to October.

Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you to the National Park entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping Fee per night: Adults: $6.60, Child (5-15 years): $3.30
Family (2 adults, 4 children): $15.40
Camping fees should be paid in the campground honesty boxes or to the ranger.

FACILITIES
It has toilets, showers, drinking water and wood barbecues. Tables and barbecues are provided in the nearby picnic area.

THINGS TO DO
Recreational opportunities along the River, such as fishing, canoeing and boating.

RULES
Take rubbish away with you as no bins are provided.
Swimming is not recommended. Warning signs should be observed.
River access for small boats is provided at a canoe and small boat launching facility, 4.3km from the Djarrung Campground.
Boats may not exceed 15 hp and are restricted to a 5 km section of the river
Generators are not permitted in this Park.
Observe all fishing regulations.

The rules listed above pertain to this particular camp site. For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links below.
FEES & PARK PERMITS, TRAVELLING TIPS, PETS IN PARKS, CROCODILES

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data & Photos courtesy of: Parks and Wildlife Commission Northern Territory.
Updated: 270315RC