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Identification signage for the site at Mackillop Court.
Interpretative shelter for the site at the southern entrance.
Defensive mound on the site.

WWII Camp 16 Mile

The WWII Camp 16 Mile was a World War II military base located along the Stuart Highway.

It now consists of a series of cement foundations that mark various buildings and constructions, Gun pits (round dirt pits), dirt trenches, short fortifications built of local stone, two bottle dumps and latrines built of cement slabs ('Flaming Furies').

Facilities

  • Carpark
  • Picnic Area

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Hiking
  • Walks

Accessibility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

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