About Mambray Creek
Mambray Creek is a creek, locality and main visitor hub on the western side of Mount Remarkable National Park in South Australia, about 40 kilometres north of Port Pirie on the Lincoln Highway. It is known for its shaded campground beneath river red gums, access to coastal and inland walking trails, and wildlife viewing. The area serves as a base for exploring the park's gorges, woodlands and Spencer Gulf coastline.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered creek-side campground and day-use area set among river red gums and mallee woodland on the Spencer Gulf coastal plain. The site offers powered and unpowered campsites, picnic and barbecue areas, and trailheads for short walks such as Dave's Gully and longer hikes into Mount Remarkable National Park. Wildlife including kangaroos, emus and birdlife is commonly seen, with open skies for stargazing and nearby access to the gulf foreshore.
Key highlights
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Shaded campground under river red gums on Mambray Creek
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Gateway to Mount Remarkable National Park walking trails including Dave's Gully Walk
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Wildlife viewing including kangaroos, emus and woodland birds
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Proximity to Spencer Gulf coastline and coastal views
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Stargazing and nature-based camping experience