Mount Remarkable National Park
How To Get There
Vehicle access to the park is from Highway 1, approximately 45 km north of Port Pirie, to park headquarters at Mambray Creek (5 km), or via a picturesque drive commencing 1 km south of Wilmington on Main North Road to Alligator Gorge (13 km). Walking access is provided within the park from these locations and from Melrose, which lies at the foot of Mt Remarkable itself.
Is There A Best Season
Autumn to spring is the best time to visit the park when the weather is mild and vegetation and wildlife thriving. Summer visits can be rewarding, too, provided your activities are tailored to weather conditions and extra care is taken in preparation.
Exploring the Park
Day Visitors
Day visitor areas are located at Mambray Creek on the western side of the park and at BlueGum Flat near Alligator Gorge on the eastern side. Car parking, bins, toilets, picnic tables, gas barbeques and walk trailheads are provided.
Camping
Vehicle based camping is provided at Mambray Creek campground. There are fifty-three level unpowered sites, flushing toilets, solar heated showers, water supply, firewood supply (in season), rubbish disposal and communal fireplaces. Facilities provided are suitable for disabled access.
Two group camping areas located adjacent to the main campground are also available. These are ideal for school, community and large family groups, with a capacity of 60 people in Redgums Group Campsite and 40 in Native Pines Group Campsite. Each group camping area consists of communal areas, with running water, kitchen site with table and a fire pit surrounded by benches. Tent sites radiate from these central areas. The group sites share an amenities block.
Advance bookings for individual campsites are essential for Easter, April and September school holidays and long weekends during the visitor season from March to November, and for group sites throughout the year.
Vehicle based camping is not permitted at Alligator Gorge.
Bush Camping
Bush camping in the park means a walk-in with your pack, low impact activity. You may camp overnight in any of the eleven designated sites from 1 May to 31 October only. Please keep to these sites when camping within the park. This minimises environmental impact and enables staff to monitor and manage sites.
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