Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

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Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby facebox » Fri 18 Jul, 2014 7:04 am

Has anyone been to skull camp at the base of Mt Maroon lately?

Walked up that way twice but can't find the location.
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Re: Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby ofuros » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 12:23 pm

Pretty sure I've been there & taken photo's in the past....just can't picture in my mind where it is at the moment.
Not alot of help, sorry.....someone will chip in soon.
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Re: Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby Giddy_up » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 12:44 pm

Here is what P&W have to say. Gives grid reference so you should be able to navigate straight there in future.

Skull camp bush camp site
Camping area features: Open forest site in the foothills on the south-eastern side of Mount Maroon.
Location: Map Sheet: Maroon 9441-42, Grid Reference: 734 770.
Access: A 1 hr easy to moderate walk from the locked gate at the end of Sidenspinner Road.
Number of sites: No defined sites. Maximum of 30 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: self-sufficient, walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: Soil and leaf litter.
Facilities: None. Must be self-sufficient. Water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking. All rubbish (including food scraps) must be carried out.
Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.
Generator use: Not allowed.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Book online, over-the-counter or by phone.
Mobile phone coverage: Not reliable.
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Re: Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby facebox » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 1:31 pm

Thanks for the reply, yes, have the map and grid references. Walked to what I thought was pretty close but found nothing except an open-ish area. Is there a sign, marker etc?
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Re: Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby Picaro » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 4:05 pm

Does this help...http://www.sharemyroutes.com/routes/Aus ... igmap.aspx

S28 14.090 E152 43.381
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Re: Skull Camp - Mt Maroon

Postby facebox » Sat 19 Jul, 2014 7:38 pm

Thanks Picaro, I'll check it out.
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