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Imbil
Queensland 4570 Australia
Brooloo Park
Imbil,
Gympie Area
Indicative Rate* $88.00 to $330.00 Accommodation Only
Description
'Brooloo Park' Eco Retreat and Equine Resort, an Aussie Outback Experience, has several accommodation houses;
A renovated farm house with three bedrooms, this cottage accommodates up to six people with a complimentary breakfast basket in the self-contained kitchen. The cottage contains an open gas fire heater and tranquil surrounds that you take in from the veranda.
... moreSwaggy's Room, twin share or double self-contained unit with kitchenette, verandah, toilet and barbecue area.
Ringers Quarters a bunk house style accommodation with three double bunks, dining room with view, open air entertaining room and fully self-contained with 'Hot water Donkey' and 'campcook out' fire place.
People are also given the experience of remote camping at the 'Exclusive Eco Sites', seven sites positioned exclusively over 270 acres nestled on the Coonoon Gibber Creek and the complete Aussie outback Experience of a working cattle and horse property with cattle mustering, cattle dog demo's, horse whispering, natural horsemanship demonstrations, trail rides and the ambiance of the Champagne/Sunset ride.
... lessProperty Details
Facilities
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BBQ Facilities -
Camp Kitchen -
Car park -
Child Activities -
Communal Facilities -
Cycle/Running Path -
Gas -
Ice -
Laundry -
Nightcall button -
Non Smoking Establishment -
Open fireplace -
Outdoor furniture -
Safety deposit box -
Sun deck -
TV/Lounge Area -
Wood Heater/Pot Belly
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Astronomy -
Bush Tucker -
Canoeing -
Cycling -
Farm/Station -
Fishing -
Horseriding -
Swimming -
Walking
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome.
Disabled:
Limited access due to being a farm
Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets may be tied up or caged outside of accommodation houses.
House dogs welcome at their camp sites. Need to be chained at night for their protection as they have wild dogs/dingo's that frequent the property and their neighbours have gun licences for straying dogs.
General Comments
There are natural horsemanship promotions and lessons along with horse whispering demonstrations and training. There are two and four train rides in the scenic Mary Valley plus Champagne Sunset rides. There is also mustering cattle and round up demonstrations. The property is home to the relocated black brumby stallion.
How To Get There
The property is a one and a half hour drive from Brisbane via the Northern Freeway.
Coming from Brisbane (heading north):
They are approximately 80 kilometres (less than an hour) from the Caloundra turnoff on Highway 1 heading north.
Stay on Highway 1, past Nambour turnoff, past Cooroy turnoff.
At approximately 20 kilometres past the Cooroy turnoff you will be in Federal - stay on the highway.
Past Federal look for a large Hungry Jack's sign on the left.
Just past the Hungry Jack's sign turn left on to route 42 - the Mary Valley Tourist Drive.
After approximately six kilometres from the highway turn right (this is still route 42) heading for Imbil.
After five kilometres you will come to a tee intersection, turn left (this is still route 42).
5km along here you will see the Imbil turnoff on your right, ignore this, continue straight ahead for 20 metres then turn left into Whelan Road (do not turn right into Imbil).
Brooloo Park is the first driveway on the right on Whelan Road.
Coming from Gympie (heading south):
Take Route 51 (Gympie - Brooloo Road along the Mary Valley).
As you approach the second Imbil township turnoff on your right keep going straight ahead for 20 metres.
Turn left into Whelan Road (do not turn right into Imbil).
Brooloo Park is the first driveway on the right on Whelan Road.
Coming from Kenilworth
Head north along the Kenilworth-Brooloo Road, pass Brooloo Hall on your left, then approximately three kilometres on your right is Whelan Road. The turnoff to Whelan Road is 20 metres before the turn off to Imbil and is under some power transmission lines.
Turn right into Whelan Road. Brooloo Park is the first driveway on the right approximately one kilometre along Whelan Road.
Farm Stay - Cottage
The Farm Stay Cottage has two double rooms and a twin share room. Pets may be tied up or caged.
Bedding Configuration
Three bedroom
Capacity:
2
people
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $330.00 | $330.00 | Adult Room and Breakfast Provisions |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Eco Camping (Remote Camping)
Exclusive Eco Remote Camping. They attract and cater for the Independent Camper but have hot showers at the Ringers Quarters for AUD1/ person.
Each site has a rock ring fire place for camp fires. There is a wooden table near the fire to keep hot utensils away from the kids. Each site has a long drop toilet positioned amongst the trees.
Bedding Configuration
Not Applicable
Capacity:
50
people
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $100.00 | Adult Per Unit |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Farm Stay - Swaggy's Room
The Farm Stay Swaggys room has one twin share or double bed. Please contact the operator for further details.
Bedding Configuration
One bedroom or motel room
Capacity:
2
people
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $88.00 | $88.00 | Adult Room Only |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
Farm Stay - Ringers Quarters
The Farm Stay Ringers Quarters have three double bunk beds, and sleeps six single people.
Bedding Configuration
One bedroom or motel room
Capacity:
6
people
Bed Types Available:
Bunk Beds
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $110.00 | $110.00 | Adult Room Only |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome.
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.