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... or lighter & smaller van would be fine. -The campsite was full. Think busy caravan park. That isn't Lorella's fault, but the claim "there's room for everyone" is misleading in that many stay at the campsite. That meant people playing music until 11pm, constant dust from the passing...
We stayed 3 nights in a lovely cabin overlooking the creek and just a short walk to the homestead. the room was very clean, the shower great and the bed very comfortable. The room was air conditioned but we found the fan was all that was needed in the middle of the day. The deck area at...
The visit was nice however the prices were over the top, yes I understand that it is remote but get real $199 for a motel room, camp sites $20 per person? So a couple is $40 per night $36 for a basic steak and salad??, $3.00 a litre for fuel. Phone $1 per minute, wifi available at a significant...
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Write a reviewThe natural areas around Lorella are indeed nice. But there's a level of marketing hype that doesn't match the reality. Here's our experience in July 2021:
-The roads in are horrendous. Lorella's website says "when taking it slowly and with care most vehicles and caravans should have no problem being able to travel through.", which is completely misleading. The corrugations were absolutely horrendous, and the campground was a wasteland of busted caravans and cars. We saw vans with completely snapped suspension, two disabled cars, 15 shredded tyres, busted shower doors, cupboards, and the roads are littered with pieces that have fallen off vans and cars en-route. We've done plenty of 4wd travel, and this road is on par with the Tanami, or other remote tracks- it is wide, but in very poor condition- its most definitely NOT suitable for dragging a regular caravan through.
-Just accessing the main campsite involves a steep and rutted-out river crossing. With our large caravan, we needed 1st low range and the lockers on. A camper trailer or lighter & smaller van would be fine.
-The campsite was full. Think busy caravan park. That isn't Lorella's fault, but the claim "there's room for everyone" is misleading in that many stay at the campsite. That meant people playing music until 11pm, constant dust from the passing vehicles, and a feeling very different to being remote and away from it all.
-Its expensive for what you get- $51 for a family of four. Which gets you.. a dusty campsite and access to the property. Basic toilets and water. I appreciate Lorella is truly remote and its expensive to get supplies there- but they don't supply you with anything! Plenty of other camps in the NT charge around $20 for the same level of service, and are almost as remote.
-The tracks out around the property are decent 4wd tracks- no way you can take your regular car. Just 10 minutes from the camp you'll find deep bulldust and a deepish river crossing you need to navigate to get anywhere. So average speeds are slow, and it means it takes a long time to get anywhere- the most-popular attractions are around an 80km round trip from the main camp. Sure, you can try and camp at these sites (saving the round trip), but they were all full when we arrived. Yes, there's plenty of room on such a big property, but not at the popular/nice spots.
-All that said, IF you can escape the crowds, and you're properly equipped (NOT a regular caravan or 2wd), then there's some really nice natural areas. Certainly no better than Kakadu or Litchfield (for example), but the sense of adventure and achievement in getting to them is wonderful. But again, you need to escape the crowds, and realise what you're getting into...
-The roads in are horrendous. Lorella's website says "when taking it slowly and with care most vehicles and caravans should have no problem being able to travel through.", which is completely misleading. The corrugations were absolutely horrendous, and the campground was a wasteland of busted caravans and cars. We saw vans with completely snapped suspension, two disabled cars, 15 shredded tyres, busted shower doors, cupboards, and the roads are littered with pieces that have fallen off vans and cars en-route. We've done plenty of 4wd travel, and this road is on par with the Tanami, or other remote tracks- it is wide, but in very poor condition- its most definitely NOT suitable for dragging a regular caravan through.
-Just accessing the main campsite involves a steep and rutted-out river crossing. With our large caravan, we needed 1st low range and the lockers on. A camper trailer or lighter & smaller van would be fine.
-The campsite was full. Think busy caravan park. That isn't Lorella's fault, but the claim "there's room for everyone" is misleading in that many stay at the campsite. That meant people playing music until 11pm, constant dust from the passing vehicles, and a feeling very different to being remote and away from it all.
-Its expensive for what you get- $51 for a family of four. Which gets you.. a dusty campsite and access to the property. Basic toilets and water. I appreciate Lorella is truly remote and its expensive to get supplies there- but they don't supply you with anything! Plenty of other camps in the NT charge around $20 for the same level of service, and are almost as remote.
-The tracks out around the property are decent 4wd tracks- no way you can take your regular car. Just 10 minutes from the camp you'll find deep bulldust and a deepish river crossing you need to navigate to get anywhere. So average speeds are slow, and it means it takes a long time to get anywhere- the most-popular attractions are around an 80km round trip from the main camp. Sure, you can try and camp at these sites (saving the round trip), but they were all full when we arrived. Yes, there's plenty of room on such a big property, but not at the popular/nice spots.
-All that said, IF you can escape the crowds, and you're properly equipped (NOT a regular caravan or 2wd), then there's some really nice natural areas. Certainly no better than Kakadu or Litchfield (for example), but the sense of adventure and achievement in getting to them is wonderful. But again, you need to escape the crowds, and realise what you're getting into...
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We stayed 3 nights in a lovely cabin overlooking the creek and just a short walk to the homestead. the room was very clean, the shower great and the bed very comfortable. The room was air conditioned but we found the fan was all that was needed in the middle of the day. The deck area at reception was a great place to sit chat and have a drink. As part of our tour meals were included and they were fine, especially in such a remote place.
The staff were really friendly and helpful especially when we had a mad rush to get permits to enter Queensland with the changing Covid situation. The helicopter ride was great fun as was the outings out into the Park to swim in some waterholes. The Spring at the Homestead was very refreshing too.
The staff were really friendly and helpful especially when we had a mad rush to get permits to enter Queensland with the changing Covid situation. The helicopter ride was great fun as was the outings out into the Park to swim in some waterholes. The Spring at the Homestead was very refreshing too.
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Room Tip: Take care on the road n, the condition depends on recent weather but improvements are being made
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The visit was nice however the prices were over the top, yes I understand that it is remote but get real $199 for a motel room, camp sites $20 per person? So a couple is $40 per night $36 for a basic steak and salad??, $3.00 a litre for fuel. Phone $1 per minute, wifi available at a significant cost.
Due to the remote location there is no phone coverage. There is much to do but be prepared for the finance drain.
Due to the remote location there is no phone coverage. There is much to do but be prepared for the finance drain.
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Response from LorellaSpringsNT, Owner at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Responded 24 July 2018
Thank you for your review, and the informative list of prices regarding our property, for future guests to know our fees and charges, therefore sparing us any future similar complaints about the costs of running our one-million-acre of playground. I will just clarify that our station cooked meals are actually $34 and comprise of Rump Steak or Stuffed Chicken, served with chips, coleslaw salad, beetroot and pineapple, and served on our brand new deck under the stars, next to our warm magical spring. I would also like to complete your list by adding that we do offer Wifi internet access though satellite platform, at $15 for one hour, or $25 for a full Day access. Finally, I would like to correct your listing of $20 per person per campsite. Our 24-hour package includes not only your camping fee but also full access to our one million property, all the swimming holes, all the fishing spots, the maps and directions provided by our staff, all the bush walks, the thousand kilometres of 4wd tracks , as well as access to all the tinies, canoes and kayaks available around the property .... - all that for a little $20 per person.
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We recently stayed at Lorella springs with some friends and had a lovely time. The bar is a very short walk to a crystal clear hot spring which is just the right temperature to swim in for hours, a bit of a trap so close to cold beer and wine. We did a heli fishing trip with Nick who was very professional and got us easliy enough fish for 8 people for 2 meals. We also had ample Red Claw for a little snack. The camp ground is huge with enough room to get a spot with plenty space to the next campers and the amenities were clean.There is over a thousand K's of 4wd tracks to plenty of very pretty places on the station. I would certainly recommend the short drive in off the Savannah way.
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Response from Rhett W, Manager at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Responded 4 July 2016
Thank you for your review, and we are glad you enjoyed your unexpected stay at the station :) Glad you also tried the coastal tour with the helicopter and got to try some of our local fish! Hope to see you again here one day. Safe travels
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1 million acres to explore. The roads give you access to so much of yhe property. 40 'C hot springs.
Private beaches & rivers for fishing & camping.
Food & alcohol very reasonable prices.
Lots of room at the camp ground but camping can be almpst anywhere on the property if you like your own company.
4 nights was not enough.
A month would be more sufficient to really enjoy Lorella.
Private beaches & rivers for fishing & camping.
Food & alcohol very reasonable prices.
Lots of room at the camp ground but camping can be almpst anywhere on the property if you like your own company.
4 nights was not enough.
A month would be more sufficient to really enjoy Lorella.
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