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Bessie Fossicking Area

Sapphire, QLD

About this campsite

See Brochure tab for map. The numbers on the map correspond to markers around the reserves. Fossicking itself requires a separate licence. The Retreat Creek on the southern boundary is normally dry. Strong Optus signal (Telstra unknown)

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Camp Trailers
Fossicking Site
Maximum 3 Months
On the fossicking lands
No facilites
Enormous area
Big Bessie
Little Bessie

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