Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area
Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area
About this campsite
The Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area is a significant camping site that previously featured BBQ areas and sanitary facilities. Historically, this plot was known for its link to a large area intersecting with Burke Development Road and Kurumba Road. This site boasts its neighbouring Walkers Creek, which hosts crocodiles and presumably diverse fish life. The Bridge carries a legacy of the late Phil Schaffert, who dedicated over 20 years to serve the Carpentaria Shire Council.
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