El Questro Camping

.
Hi Greendog,

Here is the link to El Questro's camping.
Their website states that they are re-opening on the 1st April 2021. (Not sure if that is a joke or not)
But, yes, we found it a good place to visit despite some knockers.

Hi Greendog

Do you mean a particular campsite .... eg a particular number ??

Cheers
Jim

I have stayed there a few times in Black Cockatoo.
We could not get a private campsite.
We managed to get the site by the river both times.
However these sites are right next to the fence which delineates the bus camping area and the general camping area and we had a person with suspected Alzheimer's set up his bus tent within 1 metre of our camper trailer on the other side of the fence.
However the spot was otherwise good and a short walk to the swimming hole near the units.

Some people bought police tape with them to stake out an area! as there are no pegged sites so there is a possibility of border disputes or notional site encroachment.
It's been a few years since i have been there so it may have changed but it looks like the prices have certainly changed if the $80 for 2 in an unpowered site is correct.
The amenities were also pretty stretched when we were there when the buses came in as they are "donga" style.
There are several good walks up gorges and the electric boat hire to Chamberlain Gorge is worthwhile as is the trip over the road toEmma gorge.

Was about $84 / night to camp there about 18 months ago for two people .

Yes campers are mooved on from various attractions to accomodate higher paying guests.

We've camped at a couple of sites:

- a site in the main public area, which was fine and convenient for the bar, cafe, etc., it was (last year) AUD44 per night including the pass. There were lots of sites - the area was very busy (late June) and the sites were a good size (perhaps tight if two vehicles are sharing a single site).

- We've also stayed at a private "riverside site" - AUD60, a shared ecotoilet and nothing else; it was on the river bank however there was no view of the river since it was surrounded by vegetation. If you go for a private site I suggest checking this.

Overall El Questro is very busy, however has a lot to do and some great places to visit: Zebedee Springs (hot springs), Moonrise Gorge, El Questro Gorge, Branco’s lookout. We did an organised "Bird outing" to the end of of the runway and then the Chamberlain river; the birds were there although the "guide" had limited ability.

The access road is (or was last year) heavily corrugated.

We've made no bookings - just showed up.

Been a few years now but we stayed in one of the private campsites No. 28 named Kite.
Away from most and quiet which suited us. I would recommend it but horses for courses.
Sitting around the fire at night you could hear the dingo's howling as they approached our camp.
All very interesting until they sounded like they were standing behind us. We squibbed it and went and sat in the van until we could hear them again in the distance.
We booked in when we arrived but think we might have jagged it.