Is the road to Lorella Springs sealed?
BUT…….. we were really at Lorella Springs to go crabbing at the secret crabbing spot on the gulf. This secret spot, also known as the Secret Fishing Camp, is so secret it’s marked on the Hema maps! The track from the homestead started off sandy then became a two lane sealed haul road with white lines and signposts.
Are there crocodiles in Lorella Springs?
SWIMMING IN LORELLA There is literally water everywhere at Lorella! because yes, salt water crocodiles and sharks do inhabit this region of the world!
Where is Loretta Springs?
Northern Territory
Lorella Springs Wilderness Park is located on the Savannah Way in Australia’s Northern Territory. Natural hot springs, safe swimming holes and waterfalls, bird watching, bush walking, 4WD tracks, fishing at billabongs, creeks or at the coast.
How much is dirt road to Lorella Springs?
You’ll find it on the Savannah Way between Roper Bar & Borroloola. You can get there from a few different directions but if you want to limit the rough stuff as much as you can, head to Cape Crawford on the Bitumen . From there it’s then 130km of rough dirt road to Lorella..
Can I take a boat to Lorella Springs?
Take a boat ride upstream from the main campground, and only 200 metres up to the Magical Bubbling hot water spring, where the water is bubbling out thousands of litres of water an hour, meandering for almost 100 km to make its way to the mouth of the Rosie and the coast.
Can you take a caravan to Lorella Springs?
Lorella Springs is: Although the road is classed as 4WD drive, when taking it slowly and with care most vehicles and caravans should have no problem being able to travel through. A phone call to the Station for a road update is always a good idea (08 8975 9917).
Are there crocs in Mataranka?
NT Parks has closed Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park for swimming as a result. Freshwater crocodiles are often viewed as virtually harmless in NT waterways under most circumstances. Only recently NT Parks closed popular Bitter Springs at Mataranka because of the sighting of a large freshwater crocodile.
How far is Lorella Springs from Cape Crawford?
135 km
Lorella Springs is: 135 km from cape Crawford, 180 km from Borroloola, 275 km from Roper Bar.
Who owns Lorella Springs Station?
Rhett Walker
Owner of Lorella Springs Station, Rhett Walker, opposed the construction of the haul road, and said since the mine closed in 2014, it had caused a number of problems.
Is there phone reception at Lorella Springs?
CONNECTIVITY – MOBILE RECEPTION, INTERNET, PUBLIC PHONE Once in the wilderness of Lorella, outside of the main homestead campground, you will have no contact with the outside world at all.
Is it safe to swim at Mataranka?
The Mataranka Thermal Pools and Bitter Springs are both located in the Elsey National Park. It is safe to swim here and the springs are a perfect 34 degrees Celsius year ’round. The rest of the National Park waterways are crocodile habitat, so no swimming.
Can you swim at Mataranka Falls?
If you blink you would miss this little outback township but you would be missing out on swimming in some of the cleanest water on the planet. Absolutely beautiful place to stop and freshen up on a hot day. I would recommend bitter springs over the mataranka thermal pools but they are both worth a visit.
How big is the property at Lorella Springs?
At Lorella, you have the full one million acres to choose from. That’s right; you can camp anywhere you please. On this very property, you are spoilt for Camp Sites in the NT. The camping near the homestead is a measly 100 acres (roughly 400,000m2) of natural grass, flat land with lots of big, shady trees to find the perfect perch.
Who are the owners of Lorella Springs Wilderness Park?
Lorella Springs really offers something for everyone, as long as you enjoy bush camping and being remote. At the homestead you are greeted by the friendly owners Rhett and Marie who explain all the different areas and must see spots.
Where is Lorella Springs in Gulf of Carpentaria?
Fronting the Gulf of Carpentaria, just off the Savannah Way, Lorella Springs Station is a virtually untouched one million acre property – a dream retreat with a magical atmosphere of solitude and serenity. It is the final frontier of an ever changing world.
What to see and do in Lorella Springs?
From diverse, open savannah, to coastal floodplains, salt flats and mangroves, or escarpment and dense forest, Lorella is abundant with bird and animal wildlife. Historical sites, Aboriginal culture, caves, chasms, gorges and the spectacular, famous Lost City rock formations are just some of the features to make Lorella a destination in itself.