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Written by James Barclay
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Thursday, 01 May 2008 |
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Nearest accommodation to the Observatory is the Maidenwell Hotel. It has 3 rooms that will soon be expanded into may more.
- Under NEW Management the hotel is going to be one of the finest and best hotels in the South Burnett.
- Meals now available 7 days and nights a week. Bookings essential. Ph. 4164 6133.
- Pig on Spit on last Saturday of each month at 6pm. Bookings ARE essential for this.
- Free camping behind the pub. It would be decent however for you to book into the Observatory which is just a hop step and jump away. NO Outside LIGHTS are to be seen in the direction of the Observatory from Caravans, Campers and Motorhomes who are parked behind the pub. This will interfere with the Observatory operations at night.
- No power available on this site.
- No camping or parking of Vans and Motorhomes on Sports Field.
Bunyip Springs Farm Stay... 5 kms from Observatory
Situated on the Bunya Road lies the Bunyip Springs farm stay. They also take overnighters.Ph: (07) 4164 6175.
www.bunyipsprings.com.au
Bunya Mountains National Park... 30 kms from observatory.
Up in the pristine air of the Bunya Mountains 1100M above sea level are dozens of chalets and camping spots. This is where you come to unwind from city stress and take those bush walks along trails that encase the beautiful rainforest and natural beauty of the Bunya Mountains. So click on this link for your stay and for a mountain experience no one ever forgets!
www.bunyamountains.com
Cooyar Hotel... 19 kms from observatory.
This historic hotel has 12 spacious rooms, generous hearty meals 7 days a week and big on hospitality.
Behind the hotel is the Swinging Bridge' over Cooyar Creek with a huge camping area suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans.
The Cooyar pub Ph. (07) 4692 6185.owned by Gavin aka 'Spud' Jones also owns the Maidenwell Hotel and takes over the running of the pub as from August 15, 2008.
They will be getting a page on this web site soon after to inform you of charity raising events like car and bike rallies, and the like. Stay tuned!
Yarraman Caravan Park
This is the largest and best caravan park located 1 km from town on the D'Aguliar Highway. Lots of modern cabins and camping spaces all with power. Ph. (07) 4163 8185. Web site: www.yarramancp.com.au
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 August 2008 )
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Written by James Barclay
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
Yarraman Motel...30 kms from observatory.
20 rooms and nice comfy beds. Situated in the heart of town. Phone (07) 4163 8144.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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Written by James Barclay
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
Bunya Mountains National Park... 30 kms from observatory.
Situated in a rain forest 1100 M above sea level is the State's best known National park and within easy reach of Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coast. There is heaps of chalets to rent and during the day, one can take a walk along the many tracks that meander throughout the rainforest. There are also plenty of camping areas up there including a kiosk and restaurant and you can hand feed the parrots on any given day. www.bunyamountains.com
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 July 2008 )
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Written by James Barclay
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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Just 5kms up the Bunya Road from town, lies the Bunyip Springs farmstay. It is a working farm and a great place to take the kids. They can learn all about farm life, feed the chooks, ride a horse, milk a cow or go trekking on the farm's sprawling 600 acres. The Cottage sleeps 6 and the Lodge sleeps 9. They also take overnighters. Ph: (07) 4164 6175.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 May 2008 )
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Written by James Barclay
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Cooyar Hotel... 19 kms from observatory.
This historic hotel has 12 spacious rooms, generous hearty meals and big on hospitality.
Those coming in from Toowoomba can book in, have a meal come up to the Obs. and return to a warm comfy bed.
The owners Gavin (Spud) and Wendy Jones also own the Maidenwell Hotel and take over the running of the pub in mid August, 2008. Meals will be served up 6 days a week including lunches. They are also going to add more rooms for accomadation which is lacking in Maidenwell. Ph. (07) 4692 6185.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 May 2008 )
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Written by James Barclay
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
Yarraman Caravan Park
This is the first and largest caravan park as you come up the D'Aguliar Highway situated just few Kms north of the town. lots of modern cabins and camping spaces all with power.
The park is handy to shops in town including an IGA supermarket and a great pub -Yarraman Hotel/Motel on the A3. Yarraman Caravan park is run by Lee and Pam Evans. Ph. (07) 4163 8185.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 May 2008 )
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