Ormiston Gorge Campground

Northern Territory


Has showers, toilets, gas barbecues and picnic tables and is just far enough removed from the day visitor car park to offer a little privacy; don't leave anything of value lying around, however. It's rather lovely once the day-trippers leave.


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