Gemtree is situated 69klms on sealed road, off the Stuart Hwy. This turnoff is 68klms north of Alice Springs.
There are large powered and non powered sites as well as a few cabins. Most sites share a fire pit and as the nights were rather cool, sitting by a fire at the end of a tiring day digging for garnets, was very welcoming. All the sites are dirt but there are a few shade trees and some scrub.
One morning we joined a tag-along tour to the gem fields which are about half hours drive away. Mike did mos
t of the digging and we both sifted piles of red dirt and rocks and found 17 garnets big enough to have cut so we were delighted. Mind you, it will probably cost us more to have them cut than the actual gems are worth. But, we had loads of fun and things like this are always a great experience.They have jewelers on site so that you can have your stones cut and set if you wish.
There is fuel, a few basic grocery items and some take away food. Everybody here was very friendly and they have worked hard making the place interesting. There is a golf course,( no grass or sand though) nature walk, and a man made billabong.
Gemtree Bish Caravan Park
Plenty Hwy,
Ph: 08 8956 9855
email:gemtree@gemtree.com.au
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