Bypass/Telegraph Track Junction Review
Location: Jardine River, QLD
COST
Free.
Bypass/Telegraph Track Junction
This free basic campsite is conveniently tucked away near Fruit Bat Falls, on the Old Telegraph Track in Jardine River. It’s a spacious and quiet site very close to the highway, whilst still feeling nicely private.
The positioning is really convenient for exploring the OTT and Jardine River National Park. It is an approximately two hour drive from the tip of Cape York and is suitable only for fully self-sufficient travellers.
Latitude, Longitude: -11.453826°, 142.418270°
GPS Coordinates: 11° 27′ 13.774’’ S, 142° 25′ 5.772’’ E
POWER
Not available.
WATER
Not available.
TOILET
Not available.
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
Corrugated dirt roads that are accessible by most vehicles, but would recommend 4WD.
SIZE SITE
Medium sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
No phone or internet services available.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Not allowed.
COST
Free.
POWER
Not available.
WATER
Not available.
TOILET
Not available.
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
Corrugated dirt roads that are accessible by most vehicles, but would recommend 4WD.
SIZE SITE
Medium sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
No phone or internet services available.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Not allowed.
Sites Features
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General Comments
The campsite was free, spacious and quiet, despite being very close to the highway. The positioning was really convenient for exploring the OTT and Jardine River National Park, yet we still felt nicely tucked away and private.
This campsite was a great spot to leave our van so we could have some 4WD fun on the Old Telegraph Track. The site became our base for two nights whilst we explored waterfalls and swimming spots within the National Park.
The Fruit Bat Falls, Twin Falls, Elliot Falls and the Saucepan were all close by – and spectacular! The kids’ favourite was the Saucepan as it had deeper water to jump into alongside little holes where we could sit and receive a lovely shoulder massage from the falling water.
It was a great, basic campsite – just remember there are no amenities, so you do need to be fully self-sufficient to stay there. It’s also worth mentioning that it was a smaller location, so larger vehicles may struggle.
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