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Bonus Downs Farmstay
Mitchell
Bonus Downs, a privately owned property run by Lyle and Madonna Connolly, is the ultimate outback historical experience. Experience the magnificent Bonus Downs homestead, find yourself on a tranquil bushwalk or take in the day's activities. Whatever your interest, there is something for everyone at Bonus Downs. Bonus Downs offers good old fashioned hospitality in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Bonus Downs is 46 kilometres south west of Mitchell on the Bollon Road, has bitumen to the door and is only half an hour from Mitchell. It has accommodation in the rustic Jackeroos Quarters. Camping is also available in the shearing shed or bring your own tent.
Contact Details
Bollon RoadMitchell
Queensland 4465 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 07 4623 1573
Email: bonusdowns@bigpond.com
Web: www.bonusdowns.webls.net
Accommodation Information
Facilities
BBQ Facilities: The Smoke House provides a rustic setting for outdoor dining which can include camp oven cooking.Communal Kitchen: Common dining area has full cooking facilities.
Open fireplace: In winter only.
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· Gardens in property · Outdoor furniture |
· Swimming Pool Outdoor · Tennis Court - Full Size |
Activities
Farm/Station activity: Relax. Leave the hassles of the outside world behind. Be prepared to relax totally and let them take care of you. Listen to the sounds of silence. Why not stargaze or just laze in the sun on the veranda and read. The choice is yours.Learning/Lessons/Tuition: On the tour of the property learn all about the hardships and way of life the early pioneers had to endure during settlement.
Animal Viewing: Throughout the day be prepared to see: emus, kangaroos and birdlife.
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· Birdwatching · Camping · Swimming |
· Tennis · Bushwalking |
Local Area
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In The Area
100 Metres · Airstrip - There is an airstrip on the property that is capable of landing a light fixed wing aircraft. Please phone first for permission. · Tennis Court - There is a tennis court on Bonus Downs. |
Beyond a Kilometre
46 Kilometres · City and/or Town - From Mitchell on the Bollon Road with bitumen to the entrance. Roma is approximately 126 kilometres east of Bonus Downs. · Coach Station - In Mitchell. Catch Greyhound from Brisbane. · Police Station - In Mitchell. · Post Office - Post Office in Mitchell. · Railway Station - In Mitchell. Catch the Westlander from Brisbane. · Restaurant - Restaurants in Mitchell. · Visitor Information Centre - In Mitchell. 650 Kilometres · International Airport - Brisbane has the closest International Airport. |
Rooms
Camping Sites
Room Facilities
Cooking Facilities - Limited: Power is available.
Shared bathroom: Hot showers and toilets to be shared between all guests.
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· Cooking Facilities - Limited |
· Shared bathroom |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Nights | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adults | 1 Night (Powered Sites.) | $25.00 | Accommodation Only |
| 2 Adults | 1 Night (Unpowered Sites.) | $20.00 | Accommodation Only |
| Child (Aged 4-11) | 1 Night : | $15.00 | Accommodation Only |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Jackeroos Cottage
As a true Jackeroos Cottage the atmosphere is rustic with verandas overlooking the homestead, the gully and the woolshed. There are no televisions, phones, computer games, hi-fi's or DVD's. The dining room shows off the history of Bonus Downs and is a very friendly room to relax and enjoy the sounds of silence or a conversation with others. Nestled beside the Cottage is a Smoko House where many meals are served under the stars of the beautiful western sky.
| Bedding Configuration: | One bedroom or motel room |
| Capacity: | 12 people |
| Number of Rooms: | 6 |
Room Facilities
Cooking Facilities - FULL: Full Kitchen Facilities.
Heating: Heaters in all rooms.
Shared bathroom: Hot showers and toilets to be shared between all guests in the Jackaroo's Cottage.
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· Balcony · Blankets · Cooking Facilities - FULL · Crockery/Cutlery · Dishwasher · Facsimile/Modem point · Refrigerator |
· Hairdryer · Heating · Iron/Ironing board · Microwave oven · Shared bathroom · Tea/Coffee making facilities |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09
Choice of either twin, single or king beds. Free-standing fans in each room.
| Rate Type | Nights | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | 1 Night | $100.00 | Accommodation Only |
| 2 Adults | 1 Night | $110.00 | Accommodation Only |
| 1 Adult | 1 Night | $115.00 | Room and Breakfast |
| 2 Adults | 1 Night | $140.00 | Room and Breakfast |
| Child (Aged 4-11) | 1 Night : | $35.00 | Accommodation Only |
| Child (Aged 4-11) | 1 Night : | $45.00 | Room and Breakfast |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Shearing Shed Accommodation
Room Facilities
Cooking Facilities - Limited: Power is available.
Shared bathroom: Hot showers and toilets are to be shared by all guests.
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· Blankets · Cooking Facilities - Limited · Crockery/Cutlery · Facsimile/Modem point · Refrigerator |
· Hairdryer · Iron/Ironing board · Microwave oven · Shared bathroom · Tea/Coffee making facilities |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Nights | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | 1 Night | $25.00 | Accommodation Only |
| 1 Adult | 1 Night | $40.00 | Room and Breakfast |
| Child (Aged 4-11) | 1 Night : | $15.00 | Accommodation Only |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Awards
· 2004: Chairman's Award - Outback Queensland Tourism Awards.Further Information
* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Children: Children are welcome.
Miscellaneous:
Join Madonna and Lyle for a tour of the Bonus Downs Homestead followed by smoko. Tour this magnificent property and learn all about the hardships and way of life the early pioneers had to endure during settlement. Enjoy a traditional 'smoko' country morning tea feast. The tour operates Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Bookings are essential. Tour costs AUD25.00 per person, children AUD5.00 per person and group concessions apply.
Join Madonna and Lyle for a tour of the Bonus Downs Homestead and the Ooline Plantation followed by smoko. Tour this magnificent property and learn all about the hardships and way of life the early pioneers had to endure during settlement. Transfer to the Ooline plantation that features one of the rarest rainforest species of bush and trees dating back over 1.6 million years. Observe many forms of native Australian wildlife. Enjoy a traditional 'smoko' country morning tea feast. The tour operates Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bookings are essential. Tour costs AUD50.00 per person, children AUD15.00 per person and group concessions apply.
All bookings must be accompanied by a 50 per cent deposit. Final payments must be in cash only. Electronic funds transfer at the point of sale and credit card transactions are not available. Cancellations within 48 hours prior to the date of arrival will incur no refund of deposit.
Meals are fully catered for upon request.
650 kilometres west of Brisbane. Approximately seven hours drive from Brisbane and one hour and 45 minutes from Roma, 46 kilometres south-west of Mitchell on the Bollon Road with all bitumen to the entrance and is only half an hour from Mitchell. Bonus Downs also has an airstrip that is capable of landing a light fixed wing aircraft. The airstrip co-ordinates are: 26 degrees and 42 minutes south, 147 degrees and 41 minutes east. Please phone first for permission.
Breakfast can be purchased (with prior arrangement) for AUD 17.50 for adults and AUD 10.00 for children. A three course dinner can also be purchased (with prior arrangement) for AUD 35.00 per adult and AUD 14.50 for children. A tour of the Bonus Downs Homestead followed by smoko is also available (with prior arrangement) for AUD25.00 per adult and AUD 5.00 for children. A tour of the Bonus Downs Homestead, Ooline Plantation and Smoko is also available (with prior arrangement) for AUD 50.00 per adult and AUD 15.00 for children.
