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 15 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 and weekly tours to Einasleigh and Fossilbrook on the Savannahlander train.

Accommodation

All 65 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.

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 brand new deluxe 1 and 2 bedroom fully self contained units. All accommodation has air conditioning, en suite, comfortable verandahs and linen is inclusive.

Facilities

• 18 ensuite air conditioned units, sleep up to 5
• Wheel chair access en suite unit
• 65 spacious drive through powered sites
• 30 lawned tent sites
• Brand new 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 most nights
• On site mechanic

Accommodation Tariffs

Accomodation rates are per night in Australian Dollars, include GST, and are valid to December 2008.

Tours

• All Day Undara Lava Tubes: This fantastic comprehensive tour to the world renowned Undara Lava Tubes is run 3 days a week from April 1st 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, smorgasbord lunch, all transfers and National Park Fees. Moderate fitness level required. Departs 7.30am Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday April 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 Mc Bride 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 Easter through to the end of September.
• Topaz Gemfields Tour (O’Briens Creek): Visit Pete and Pam’s mining claim, 45 minutes NW of Mt Surprise. Daily tours depart at 8:00am from April-September. For more information visit www.mtsurprisegems.com.au.
• 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. After a refreshment stop at the characteristic outback hotel, your guide will take you to the fascinating Copperfield Gorge and explain the history and geology of the region. On your return journey, we “boil the billy” amongst the trees on the banks of the river. Departs 12 midday Thursday May through to the end of September.
• Saturday Savannahlander Train: Our Saturday Savannahlander train journey travels for 1 hour through the heart of a local cattle station where we stop for “smoko” before returning to Bedrock Village. Tours include transfers, train fare and morning tea. Departs Saturday 8.15am from May through to the end of September.

Tour Tariffs

All tour prices are in Australian Dollars, include GST, and are valid until December 2008. 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