TRAVEL PLANNER

WHERE

ROVER PARK is situated on the Bruxner Highway, roughly halfway between Tenterfield and Drake. Fuel is unavailable at Drake, but Tenterfield is more reliable and about 40km away. Coming from Tenterfield you’ll see the sign on your left; if you come in via Casino you’ll turn right. If you come from Brisbane the best way would be to go to Warwick or Toowoomba and follow the New England Highway to Tenterfield, then take the Bruxner Highway east. From near Ballina on the coast it’s about a 400km round trip.

WHAT TO BRING

COME fully provisioned and have sufficient fuel and water to explore. Some basics can be bought at the kiosk. Firewood can be gathered in the park and Meg or Matt will show you where, as they don’t want trees cut down. Alternatively, you can buy precut wood.

COMMS

SORRY, but mobile phones won’t work here, and you’ll also be deprived of email. There is a pay phone at the kiosk, though. All comms are by UHF radio and channel 16 is monitored at all times.

RECOVERY

IF YOU stuff up big time and need to get pulled out, you may find yourself making a donation to the recovery team. The fee will depend on how badly you blew it and how much gear it takes to get you out. Remember, vehicle recovery is potentially dangerous, and these blokes are using their gear and vehicles on their own time. It’s best not to put yourself in that position.

CONTACT

CHECK out the Rover Park website at: roverpark.com.au Email: roverpark@bigpond.com Phone: (02) 6737 6862