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CAMP 7 : GORRIE AIRFIELD , NT
OUTBACK AIRFIELD CAMP !
There are absolutely no facilities at this freedom camp . But how many people can say they ’ ve slept on an airfield ?
Gorrie Airfield , 66km south of Mataranka , NT , has loads of wow factor and is suitable for big rigs and pets . But camp here in dry weather only – and enjoy the views !
This little strip of history was the Northern Territory ’ s largest aircraft service and repair base during World War II .
It is hard to imagine that in late 1943 , during its peak of operations , it was the base for 6000 service personnel . Back then , staff could attend the open-air picture theatre ( which seated 2000 ), or relax at the boxing ring , four tennis courts , football and cricket fields . There was an officers ’ and a sergeants ’ mess and the Airmen ’ s Recreation Hall .
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This landmark site is named after Flying Officer Peter Gorrie , who was shot down in a Hudson bomber over the Indonesian island Sulawesi in January 1942 .
GORRIE AIRFIELD , NT
Look up NT site 101 in CAMPS 11 or , if you have the Camps Australia Wide app as well , simply go to the map or list and search for the site name .
To access this freedom camp , turn off the highway 66km south of Mataranka or 10km north of Larrimah onto the signposted track . Follow this track for 1km , turn right at the Y intersection and immediately right again ( you ’ ll see a hubcap on a tree ). Follow this track to the runway .
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