Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Nathan River Road Gulf Region, Borroloola, Northern Territory 0854 Australia
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Lorella Springs Wilderness Park is located on the Savannah Way in Australia's Northern Territory. Natural hot springs, safe swimming holes and waterfalls, bird watching, bush walking, 4WD tracks, fishing at billabongs, creeks or at the coast. Scenic helicopter flights and coastal tours to the Gulf coast. Choice of accommodation from camping, en-suite Deluxe rooms or air-conditioned cabins. "Remote", "untouched", "peaceful" and "friendly" are some of the words described by our guests about Lorella. Come and check it out for yourself!
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Nathan River Road Gulf Region, Borroloola, Northern Territory 0854 Australia
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Well I think that Lorella springs is a lot of hog wash. if they sold the homestead camp site that would bee grate. But 6k of river frontage to camp on and if you don't like owe camp site s you can clear your one . just 4 camp sites and 4x4 all day trying to find a camp spot. only meters from my camp dust all day as for being a remote place 10 4X4 getting bogged at owe camp all day and justy. As for hot showers the caretaker will turn the spinker on at night 10 feet from use . In sted for lighting the fire for the donkey . As for a 10000000 acres what a joke 15 to 15 Acres are useable. We had 2500Km we could of camp on but we choses to go to Lorella BIG mistakes
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Date of stay: July 2018
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There was a big group of us (6 vehicles - adults, teens and kids) that traveled from Darwin with the plan to camp for one week to celebrate a mates 50th birthday. We secured a spot down the back near the nudist camp (but not in the nudist camp) as we new that we would probably be a bit rowdy sometimes so did not want to disturb others. We all had an absolute ball and thoroughly enjoyed everything that Lorella had to offer. The toilets and showers are probably the best (in terms of cleanliness and quality of the water) I have ever used in a camping facility. We were clever enough to take a push bike so when the need arose it was a short push bike ride to the loo! We did day trips out and about each day and wow there are some truly wonderful places to see. My personal…
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Wow. After a long days drive, one arrives in a veritable oasis. Chooks, guinea fowl and other birds come out to greet you, as well as the resident emu. Once you make your way to the open reception and bar you are greeted by a very friendly group of people and the resident fresh water croc and it's pet turtles. The open bar and restaurant area gives way to sprawling lawns and a thermal pool in the creek at the base. Lovely to soak in at the end of the day. Driving across said creek you come to a flat, open space with trees dotted around the landscape. This is the hundred acre camp ground and is surrounded by the creek. There were four campers in our group and we had no trouble finding a shady place to camp in, away from others but a short walk to the very basic but…
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Date of stay: July 2018
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I had very high expectations of Lorella Springs after reading many reviews, and feared I could be disappointed when I actually got there. Well let me tell you, I loved EVERYTHING about Lorella Springs. I loved the 29km long driveway that I suspect kept the crowds down and helped keep it a quiet resort for the adventure-seeker. There is so much to see and in this pristine paradise. If you enjoy adventure, fantastic camping and fishing opportunities, friendly people, 4wd, it doesn’t come much better. I’m certainly going back but this time I’ll make sure I have plenty of food and fuel so I can stay longer! Thank you Rhett and Marie and your staff for a holiday I’ll never forget!
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Date of stay: July 2018
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I wish there were 4 entries for Lorella Spring, 1) the breathtakingly wonderful helicopter flight, 2) the park, 3) the restaurant and 4) the very ordinary cabins. I’d rate the helicopter flight and park excellent, the food in the restaurant very good, and the cabins as below average. We took the very long helicopter flight that included landing and swimming in a remote water hole. We saw a dugong, rays, sharks, salt water crocodiles, wonderful geological features, flora and bird life. We will remember our great pilot and guide and what we saw on the flight for the rest of our lives. The property itself is wonderful, full of interesting and worthwhile features. Well worth a visit. The food was excellent, BUT the menu had a choice of two dishes and did not change…
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Date of stay: July 2018
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After seeing people's reviews we were really looking forward to experiencing Lorella Springs. Unfortunately we were told on arrival that July wasn't the best time of year to visit, which was okay as we were here to experience outback NT as well as the little springs and waterholes along the way. The best part was Helicopter Springs. Absolutely awesome, even in the middle of the dry. We didn't have the time up our sleeves to explore the coast which would be on the cards next time to do a bit of fishing. However, $75 for a family of 5 per night for a bit of dirt to park a caravan on is a little bit steep. No power or water. We sorted out the showers and toilets after a very embarrassing morning of trying to keep the shower curtains down on the toilets - note to anyone else,…
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from LorellaSpringsNT, Owner at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Responded 23 July 2018
Thank you for your review, although we are sorry to read that Lorella was not the place for you. It seems you might be better at a caravan park by the side of the road, or at a public swimming pool with another hundred people to share the water with. Ours is a REMOTE WILDERNESS PARK, where we do not landscape, concrete or heat the water, where animals roam around in the wild, and where it is up to each and everyone to make the most of our ONE MILLION ACRE private property. Had you done your research, you would have found that July is certainly not the time of the year to find crystal clear swimming holes ANYWHERE in the Top End of Australia, and that one night is certainly not enough to see anything on our property without making it a survival mission, as it seems you did during your stay here. Had you done your research regarding fuel also, you would have found many places around the country that have over $3 a litre prices... but yes, they are all remote again, not in the middle of the city. Perhaps another trip to Lorella should not be on your cards, since we are in the process of upping our prices in the future, thanks to feedback like yours which make us realise that we want to remove from our audience any short term budget tourists who do not try to appreciate or understand what our unique, recognised property has to offer.
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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.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Spent a week, could have spent 6 weeks........ Most people stay at the camping area which is HUGE..!...... But for us it was the isolation of going to the coast..... Can't speak highly enough of the place....... There is not another wilderness area in Australia that compares...... We are going back again to try and see some of the places we missed.... (just wish it was a little closer to home..!..!)
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Date of stay: June 2018
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This place was worth every KM we spent driving to get from Melbourne. The roads in are no worse than Savananah Way which was perfectly fine. The bar and dining area was kept clean, awesome place to unwind and take in the warmth and peace and quiet. We stayed just down from the homestead in a very neat clean area. Toilets were all flushing, showers heated with a donkey and nice and hot. The place is just packed with things to do and experience. We will be back next year.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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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.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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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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AustraliaNorthern TerritoryTop EndBorroloola
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24
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