Belinda Moore

Rollingstone Beach Camp

We had our fourth Beach Camp from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th May (3 nights) in 2008.

There had been suggestions that the Rollingstone Camp be moved to a venue further north from 2009. Attendees in 2008 were keen to go back to Rollingstone. Let me know what you think.

Where: Rollingstone Beach Caravan Resort, Hencamp Creek Road Rollingstone– 60km north of Townsville, 50km south of Ingham. Phone 07 47707277 or 1800 006 567. Their new website is here. And you can also email the park.

Facilities: camping ground, powered sites, amenities block with laundry and baby/toddler bath, ensuite sites for vans only, chalet style accommodation (1 only), pools (incl. toddler pool), gorgeous beachfront (for fishing, walks, activities), large open grassy areas, waterways with wildlife, small kiosk, camp kitchen with fridge, BBQ, hot plates, washing up facilities, tables and chairs.

Rollingstone township nearby with store, service station, pub etc. Near to Paluma turn-off to visit falls and walks.

Activities: Concerts, fabric painting, yoga, music, sport and games, fishing and fish feeding. Most activities occur on the Friday and Saturday. Check the blackboard for details! If you would like to arrange an activity, please contact me with details if is necessary for people to bring anything, for example.

Price: Approx $25 for 1-2 adults/night, plus $5 per child 4-16 and $10 per extra adult per night in the unpowered area.

Booking with one night’s deposit is requested before the camp. Families are to contact the caravan park with their individual bookings and to arrange deposit. Please email me once you’ve booked so I can keep track of numbers for those organising activities etc.

2009 dates announced early next year. Contact me directly if interested.

Lake Tinaroo Camp

In 2008 we will be at a new venue – still on the lake but at Kauri Creek. It has a gorgeous fresh water stream to explore and is closer to the forest.

Camp dates for this year will be Thursday 9th to Monday 13th of October (4 nights).

Campground features:

This camping area is on the edge of a quiet inlet that is well suited to a peaceful swim or exploration by canoe. Take the 600m, easy walk along the link track through the forest to the Kauri Creek day-use area.

Location:

9km from the western entrance and 19km from the eastern entrance of the Danbulla forest drive.

Access:

The campground can be reached by conventional vehicle or boat.

Number of sites:

Open area without separately defined sites.

Campsites are suitable for:

Tent camping beside your car, caravans, camper trailers, motor homes and large groups.

Campsite surface:

Grass.

Facilities:

Flushing toilets (wheelchair-accessible), cold showers, individual fire rings and rubbish bins.

Open fires:

Allowed (except when fire bans apply).

Generators:

Not permitted.

Essentials to bring:

Drinking water and insect repellent. Purchase firewood before entering the park.

Mobile phone coverage:

Not available.

Booking:

Please book your site online. If you can’t book online, call 13 13 04

When filling in the form, note that the Location is Danbulla and the Campground is Kauri Creek.

Contact Grace Chapman for further information.