How to Get Here

All routes into Wugudaji-Adels Grove have a certain amount of the road not sealed and it is not recommended for unsuitable vehicles.  It is recommended that all vehicles travelling to Wugudaji-Adels Grove obtain an update on the state of the road and conditions from relevant sources. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or alternatively https://www.burke.qld.gov.au/our-services/road-and-traffic may assist.

Road

From Mount Isa follow the Barkly Highway approx 120km west and turn right onto the Flora/Yelvertoft Rd (from Camooweal travel approx. 70km east and turn left) follow the bitumen for approx. 60km and turn right at T Junction and continue on dirt Gregory/Burketown Rd for approx. 60km and turn left onto Riversleigh Rd. Note there are 3 concrete causeways over rivers that can be slippery so exercise caution. This road will take you past Riversleigh Station and through the beautiful O’Shannassy and Gregory Rivers where a cup of tea and a swim is highly recommended. D Site which is part of the Riversleigh Fossil Fields is on your left after the Gregory river. 50km from D site turn right and you are only 3km from Wugudaji-Adels Grove and a cold drink and swim.

From Cloncurry, Normanton and Julia Creek proceed to Burke & Wills Roadhouse where you will take the Wills Development Road to Gregory, after passing the Gregory Pub turn left over the high bridge and the road is sealed for the first 17km, then another 28km on unsealed road to the Century Mine turn off. At the turn off point travel straight ahead for approx. 30km to a Y section, veer left and it is 10km to Wugudaji-Adels Grove.

From Borroloola heading east you have the option to stop and stay at Hell’s Gate roadhouse, before travellling onto Doomadgee. Approximately 7kms past Doomadgee, turn off right, travel for approx. 35km then turn left down through Lawn Hill Station (Doomadgee to Wugudaji-Adels Grove = 125km) (from Burketown travelling west turn left 7km prior to reaching Doomadgee) 

Air

We have an airport located at Wugudaji-Adels Grove 18- 41’ 33 South  138- 31’ 53 East  (WAC 3220) 10 Nautical Miles South West of the airstrip shown at Lawn Hill Station, Avgas by bowser available.

Length: 1130 Metres | Surface: Compact Gravel | Heading: 05/23 | Height: 429 ft ASL.

NOTE: Please contact Wugudaji-Adels Grove for further instructions prior to departure.

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