Parachilna Gorge Camping

Accommodation Option on the Heysen Trail

Accommodation
Campsite,
Shelter (small),
Water Tank
Mapsheet
Mapsheet 8D, Aroona to Parachilna Gorge
Guidebook
Northern Guidebook, chapter 6, map 8
Location
Parachilna Gorge. There are numerous campsites up and down Parachilna Gorge, often on the banks of the Parachilna Creek.
Coordinates
Grid ref: 645529
Longitude: 138.529181
Latitude: -31.134614
Download
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Contact
Public land
Bookings
No
Fees
None
Facilities
There is a water tank at the Parachilna Gorge trailhead. Hikers may need to walk 500 metres south to the Parachilna Gorge 'walk-in' site to find more readily available water (the tank at the trailhead is readily accessible by vehicle so water supply is sometimes over-used.)

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3 thoughts on “Parachilna Gorge Camping

  1. 16.4.21 Water tank empty as was tank at Trail Head. If starting from here bring enough water to get up Pigeon Bore
    Mick n Carol

  2. I was there 26/5/2015, The roadside tank was bone dry. Looks a popular spot for car campers so demand is prob high. Tank at walkers campsite to the sth along trail was half full.

  3. There are numerous campsites up and down Parachilna Gorge, often on the banks of the Parachilna Creek.

    There is a water tank at the Parachilna Gorge trailhead. Hikers may need to walk 500 metres south to the Parachilna Gorge Hikers campsite to find more readily available water (the tank at the trailhead is readily accessible by vehicle so water supply is sometimes over-used.)

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