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Big Billy Bore Camping Area

4.8 combined rating35 Google

This remote location was first established by early stockman moving their stock from the north to south through this ruggered remote terrain. Pushing the stock south for the summer, keeping up with seasonal grass growth. As there were no known water source in this landscape, water bores where established throughout the Big Desert - the first of which was Big Billy Bore. Established in the 1800's, set in between the rolling mallee sand dunes system, this site gives good cover for windy night camping. Tour around the Big Desert and enjoy the remote and stark beauty of the outback countryside. There are a number of 4WD and conventional vehicle tracks to enjoy, that take in features such as scenic lookouts and historical tracks. The Big Billy Bore Recreation Area is a popular place to relax camp or have a picnic. There are a number of tracks that nature lovers can walk along and enjoy the unique surrounds. Basic campsite adjacent to Big Billy Bore offering remote dispersed camping with toilet facilities.

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CampingAvailable100%BookingNot required100%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterUnknown50%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterUnknown50%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%

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This remote location was first established by early stockman moving their stock from the north to south through this ruggered remote terrain. Pushing the stock south for the summer, keeping up with seasonal grass growth. As there were no known water source in this landscape, water bores where established throughout the Big Desert - the first of which was Big Billy Bore. Established in the 1800's, set in between the rolling mallee sand dunes system, this site gives good cover for windy night camping. Located in the Big Desert State Forest, 33 kms south of Murrayville. From Murrayville, head south along the Murrayville-Nhill Road. Veer left to stay on this road and follow until you reach the camping area

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BeachUnknown50%FishingUnknown50%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsUnknown50%4WDunconfirmed55%

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Is camping available at Big Billy Bore Camping Area?

Big Billy Bore Camping Area is marked as allowing camping in the current Wildgrounds facility data. Check the official source before travel for booking rules, seasonal closures and local conditions.

Is booking required for Big Billy Bore Camping Area?

Big Billy Bore Camping Area is not marked as requiring a booking in the current facility data. Check the official source before travel in case conditions have changed.

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4.8 global review rating

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