Next Gathering to be held in the Murray Sunset National Park, March 11 - 14 2005, staying and or camping at the Old Shearers quarters, these are available for hire and sleeps 12 or as many as can fit in, it is hostel accommodation and has a kitchen, shower and toilet. Power etc is by gas. Next to it is a large bush camping area suitable for many campers. The Shearers Quarters cost $50 per day, and has a wood bbq Closest entrance to the Shearers Quarters is from Meringur or the Border Track from the Sturt Highway. Shearers quarters and campground are located in North West of Murray Sunset.
Quarters have already been tentatively booked for our use.
information link
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/05_0402.pdf
further details will be provided later.
The Shearers’ Hut
Location
The Shearers’ Hut is located within the Murray-Sunset National Park in northwest Victoria. It is situated 40 km east of Loxton and only 10 km from the Victorian/SA border.
Access
Access is via dirt road from Loxton, or the Sturt Highway. It can also be access by taking the Millewa Road at Red Cliffs. At Meringur, turn left down the Meringur North Road. At Settlement Road turn right. The first track on the left is North South Settlement Road. Turn left here and follow the signs to the Shearers’ Hut.
Fire pits
There are fire pits available . Parks Vic. Want campers to only use these and not make there own. All fire wood must be brought in with you .