Mambray Creek - one of the state's most popular campgrounds - has reopened after a $2.5 million upgrade.
Located in at Mount Remarkable National Park in the Mid North, the campground has been modernised, with new picnic furniture and shelters, hot water showers and larger sites.
Campers and caravanners will have access to 49 camping sites, including 11 double sites and four drive-through sites, within the main camp area.
The upgrade includes:
- two fully accessible shower blocks, each with six hot water showers and five toilets, and a four-cubicle toilet block for day visitors
- larger campsites, improving caravan, motorhome and campervan access
- camp kitchen with food preparation and dishwashing facilities
- new day visitor area
- new picnic furniture and shelters throughout the site.
Mambray Creek was built in the 1980s and is the most visited SA campground managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), averaging about 11,000 bookings each year.
The upgrade project was funded by the South Australian and Australian governments and supported by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.
The Australian Government funding, totalling $5 million for the entire Remarkable Southern Flinders project, also supported other projects in Mount Remarkable National Park, such as the 38km Epic Mountain Bike Trail and 20km of new trails at Willowie.
Other partners included Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North Council, District Council of Mount Remarkable, Port Pirie Regional Council, Northern Areas Council and the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation.
National Parks and Wildlife Service Southern Flinders and Mid North District Ranger Danny Doyle said the chance to have a hot shower on a crisp early morning would be a bonus for Mambray Creek campers.
“More spacious sites will allow campers extra privacy to responsibly kick back with a beer or a glass of wine and enjoy themselves in their beautiful surroundings,” Mr Doyle said.
“This upgrade has improved the camping experience for a whole variety of visitors while not losing the magic appeal of this much-loved campground.”
Ian Darbyshire, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, said the new work had also increased protection for the local environment.
“This work will not only ensure that many people will be able to enjoy the national park for many more years to come, but also critically protects our native flora and fauna and contributes positively to Australia’s biodiversity outcomes,” Mr Darbyshire said.
For more information on Mambray Creek, or any other campsite in our national and conservation parks, click here.
