Introducing Batchelor
The small, neatly laid out little town of Batchelor lies 12km west of the Stuart Hwy. It was established in 1952 to service Australia’s first uranium mine, Rum Jungle, which closed in 1971. Today it serves as the main gateway to Litchfield National Park and is also home to the Batchelor Institute for Indigenous Education, an excellent art centre and some fine accommodation.
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Across the road from the general store is a small visitors centre (8.30am-5pm) with brochures and information on Litchfield.
Last updated: Apr 21, 2010
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What are these?
by flobster 25 March 2012
Batchelor's Delight Black Joke Blessing Bravo Childhood Delight Flying Dragon Flying Horse Flying King Good Fortune Happy Delivery …
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RE: Batchelor Parties!
by channamasala 29 October 2011
I have no problem with someone doing a line of coke, but on an airplane toilet? EEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW Anyway my husband didn't have one, and…
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RE: Batchelor Parties!
by section8 28 October 2011
When I was in the Navy sometimes when we going out on the town in a group we would nominate a "groom" and then tell all the girls that…
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