Whistleduck Creek Campground- Davenport Range National Park (Iytwellepenty) (CG)

Whistleduck Creek Campground is one of the two campsites located in Davenport Range National Park (Iytwellepenty). There are only basic camping facilities at this site and in the Park so come well prepared. There are 16 defined sites in the campgrounds. This is one of the first National Parks in the Davenport and Murchison Ranges in the Barkly Tablelands. ThePark is an important refuge for fauna, especially water birds, due to an extensive network of waterholes.

SITE ACCESS
The Park is located south-east of Tennant Creek and can be reached by two main routes:
Via Stuart Highway, turn off at Bonney Well along Kurundi/ Epenarra road or via Stuart Highway, turn off at Taylor Creek along Murray Downs/Hatches Creek road. This is a slower route, but still very scenic.

Please note: GPS Coordinates 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 campgrounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping Fee per night: Adults: $3.30, Child (5-15 years): $1.65
Family (2 adults, 4 children): $7.70
Fees are payable onsite

FACILITIES
Wood barbeques, picnic table and pit toilets

THINGS TO DO
Camping, nature lovers and 4WD enthusiasts will love the Davenport Ranges National Park. The area offers excellent opportunities for observing both flora and fauna.

RULES
Firewood collection is not permitted in the park.
Fires are only permitted in designated firepits.
Bins are not provided, please take your rubbish with you.
Permission from the relevant landowner is required before deviating from the public road.
Take care with fire and use firewood sparingly. Use fuel stoves where possible.

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: 070715JA