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John Hayes Rockhole Campground

Alice Springs, NT

About this campsite

The John Hayes Rockhole Campground is nestled in the Trephina Gorge Nature Park, providing an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers basic amenities like toilets and picnic tables, creating a comfortable camping experience. Surrounded by natural beauty, it's a perfect spot for hiking, wildlife spotting, and enjoying serene landscapes.

John Hayes Rockhole Campground is a quaint spot nestled within the heart of Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Boasting essential amenities such as picnic tables and toilets, this campground offers the perfect outdoor experience. But, note that no water facilities are available, so attendees must make provision for their water supplies. With its rugged beauty and accessibility to nature, John Hayes Rockhole Campground offers everyone from seasoned campers to budding outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to connect with nature in its rawest form. It's elementary living at its finest, promising a taste of thrilling adventure without sacrificing basic comfort.

How to Get There

At waypoint on Ross Highway, turn north-west and follow road to to information centre at the Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Turn west along rough dirt road for a further 4km.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Camping Fee

Other Features

Campgrounds
Dry Access Only
No Long Rigs
Fire Place
Information Centre
Rough Road Conditions
High clearance 4WD only
Walking
Photo Opportunity
Unknown feature
No Caravans
Information
BYO drinking water

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
34° / 14°
THU🌤️
33° / 19°
FRI🌤️
32° / 19°
SAT☁️
32° / 20°
SUN🌤️
32° / 20°

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Fire Danger
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34°·14%·14km/h
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32°·23%·21km/h
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