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There are ten safari-style tents, which are ideal for those not inclined towards roughing it. Each is spacious and well furnished with a large double bed, ensuite bathroom, bench space and drawers for the luggage, a fan, bedside tables and lamps, as well as plump pillows and cosy doonas that keep you warm on those cold desert mornings. Blissfully, these tents hardly qualify as camping.
Raised above the rushes of Annie's Creek on wooden decking, the tents are designed to maximise air flow and keep the temperatures down. They also provide an intensely close view of nature. If you sit still for long enough, you are sure to see countless varieties of birds, lizards, and even the odd fresh water crocodile splashing about in the water below.
This window into the wilderness is the selling point of the property. Owned by the not for profit Australian Wildlife Conservancy with the aim of preserving some of the threatened local wildlife, Mornington Wilderness Camp is part of a 312,000 hectare wildlife sanctuary.
2 Night stay is recommended to see the very minimum at Mornington Wilderness Camp - longer stays are highly recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the accommodation package.
Additional Information
This area protects amazing natural gorges, the upper catchment of the mighty Fitzroy River, sections of the rugged King Leopold Range and various ecosystems which are home to over 190 species of birds, as well as mammals and reptiles. A stay at Mornington means you are helping the preservation cause with all proceeds invested in wildlife conservation.
The gorges are some of the most spectacular to be found in the area. Visitors will find stunning scenic lookouts at Sir John Gorge, while canoeing is available at Dimond Gorge. Here, rugged red cliff faces tower over the cooling deep water, which is also known to be home to fresh water crocodiles - apparently the non man-eating variety.
Mornington Wilderness Camp showcases the flora and fauna of the central Kimberley region as well as highlighting the ground-breaking research and conservation projects that are operating there. Various tours are available allowing guests an insight into threatened species such as the Gouldian Finch.
The bush restaurant and bar is open from dawn until late, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. And after a day in the dust, there's nothing better than a glass of quality West Australian red wine, a meal of tender roast beef, a full moon and some good yarns with your new friends about a day on the sanctuary.
Activities at Mornington include:
• Canoeing at Dimond Gorge
• Bushwalking and exclusive canoeing at Sir John Gorge
• Swimming at Cadjeput Waterhole
• Birdwatching - over 190 species including the elusive Gouldian Finch
• Various guided tours including private tours and full day tours
Transfers and Location
Mornington Wilderness Camp is open to visitors between April and November - weather and road conditions permitting. The road is only suitable to 4wd vehicles.
By Road: To discover Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, travel along the Gibb River Road to the signposted turnoff. The distance to the Wilderness Camp from the following is:
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