Buley Rockhole is a rock-hole located in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory.

Buley Rockhole

Naming

The rockhole is named after Norman Buley who was in charge of a government prospecting party sent to "examine areas drained by the Katherine, Fitzmaurice and Daly Rivers in 1920."[1]

Location

Buley Rockhole

It is down a short street off the road going towards Florence Falls. It is only a couple of kilometres from Litchfield and about an hour from Darwin.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Entertainment

Buley rockhole is a relaxing set of rock holes with a nice swimming area. It can get quite busy if you don't get there early.

Camping

Buley Rockholes has a vehicle-based campground with these facilities that can have camper trailers, it has cold showers, a ranger, toilets, a wood fireplace, No dogs or pets, Walking Trails, Swimming, A crocodile warning and has a Camping Fee. The campground is accessible by a 2WD, but there are no coaches and no caravans. There are no powered sites.

References

  1. "Search results for "Buely Rockhole"". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. 9 August 1989. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  2. "Buley Rockhole in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia". litchfieldnationalpark.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  3. "Buley Rockholes - Your Gateway to Litchfield National Park". litchfieldtouristpark.com.au. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  4. "Litchfield National Park". parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  5. "Buley Rockhole". australiasoutback.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  6. "Buley Rockhole - NT". exploroz.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  7. "Buley Rockhole". au.totaltravel.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.

13°06′49″S 130°47′11″E / 13.11356°S 130.78642°E / -13.11356; 130.78642

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