Bedrock Village Caravan Park and Tours - Mount Surprise

The Beginning of Bedrock Village

Bedrock Village Caravan Park and Tours is located in the historic township of Mount Surprise, 320km southwest of Cairns on the Savannah Way. This region offers a diverse outback experience and Bedrock Village run a variety of nature based tours incorporating cattle stations, gorges, the Savannahlander train and the Undara Lava Tubes.

Bedrock Village Caravan Park was designed and built by Joe and Jo Lockyer on our 9 acres of bush land in 1998. Our dream was to offer the many travellers moving between Cairns and Karumba in the Gulf, a comfortable, attractive base from which to enjoy the abundant natural treasures in the region.

Joe’s membership with the highly acclaimed Savannah Guides Organization goes back over 16 years. His outback charisma, passion and extensive knowledge of Mount Surprise and its environs ensures your tour with him is an unforgettable experience.

Bedrock Village offer daily tours to the Undara Lava Tubes, weekly tours to Einasleigh and Copperfield Gorge on the Savannahlander train and a tour to a local cattle station once a week.

Accommodation

All 75 drive-through powered sites at Bedrock Village are spacious and very easy to drive into. Each bay has shady native tree screenings on either side providing added privacy.

All powered and unpowered camp sites are lawned and centrally located near 2 camp kitchens and 2 amenities blocks.

Onsite accommodation ranges from basic single rooms to superior1 and 2 bedroom self contained cabins, complete with covered deck and outdoor furniture. All cabins are ensuited, have air conditioning and linen supplied to all beds.

Entertainment and Meals

Inexpensive meals are served each evening followed by free entertainment. Join Joe for a singalong around the campfire or make up a team to have a fun filled night playing trivia or bingo night. Made to order wood fired pizzas are regularly on the menu..

Facilities

• 21 ensuite air conditioned cabins, sleep up to 5
• Wheel chair access en suite cabin
• 75 spacious drive through powered sites
• 30 lawned tent sites
• Modern, clean amenities block with disabled facilities
• 11 metre salt water pool
• 9 hole mini golf course
• Air-conditioned conference centre
• Internet access
• Pet minding facilities
• 2 camp kitchens
• Laundry
• 2 free gas BBQ's
• Campfire entertainment
• On site mechanic
• New Shop/Cafe
• Dump Point in town

Accommodation Tariffs

Accomodation rates are per night in Australian Dollars, include GST, and are valid to 31 Dec 2009.

Tours

• All Day Undara Lava Tubes: This fantastic comprehensive tour to the world renowned Undara Lava Tubes is run 3 days a week from Easter to the 30th of September, by Bedrock Village. The day begins with a walk around Kalkani Crater where you can see amazing views of the lava tube line. As the day progresses you will visit larger and more spectacular tubes. The day tour includes morning and afternoon tea, scrumptious lunch, all transfers and National Park Fees. Moderate fitness level required. Departs 8.00am Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from Easter through to the end of September.
• Morning Undara Lava Tubes Tour: The morning tour begins with a walk around Kalkani Crater where you will learn about the flora and fauna of the McBride volcanic province. After morning tea you will enjoy a visit to 3 sections of the Undara Lava tubes. The tour includes morning tea, transfers and National Park Fees. Moderate fitness level required. Departs 9am daily from Easter to the end of September.
• Thursday Savannahlander Train to Einasleigh: Board the Savannahlander in Mount Surprise and sit back and relax for your 2-hour rail journey as you wind your way through the heart of cattle country to the quaint outback town of Einasleigh. Your guide will meet you there and, and take you to the charismatic outback hotel for a refreshment stop before visiting the fascinating Copperfield Gorge. Here you will learn about the history and geology of the region. On your return bus journey, we boil the billy, for afternoon tea, amongst the trees on the banks of the river. Departs 12 noon on Thursdays from May to the end of September.
• Tuesday Cattle Station Tour: This tour is conducted by the cattle station owners, includes a working dog demonstration and ‘billy’ tea beside a picturesque waterhole. Participants will gain an understanding of grazing in the tropical savannahs from these innovative owners. Departs Tuesday at 8.30am.

Tour Tariffs

All tour prices are in Australian Dollars, include GST, and are valid until 31 December 2009. All tour prices include transfers to and from Bedrock Village and where applicable, train fares, meals, entrance fees and morning and afternoon teas. Tours are subject to minimum numbers.

Awards

• Winner of the National Inaugural Big 4 Bursary in 2000 for "unique ideas and enthusiasm in the tourism industry".
• Winner of the Yellow Pages Directions Award at the 2001 Queensland Tourism Awards.

Contact

Joe and Jo Lockyer
Bedrock Village Caravan Park And Tours
Garnet Street, Mount Surprise, Queensland 4871
Ph: 07 4062 3193 (Intl: +61 7 4062 3193)
Fax: 07 4062 3166 (Intl: +61 7 4062 3166)
Email: info@bedrockvillage.com.au