Channel Country Caravan Park

Facilities AAA Tourist Rated

Caravan Park Facilities

Hours:	Our office and kiosk is open every day from 8 a.m to 7 p.m.
Check in/out:	Check in time is 2 p.m. and check out is 10a.m. After this time charges will apply. If you wish to extend your stay please let us know as soon as possible.
Kiosk:	We stock ice and ice blocks. We can also give you change for the phone or laundromat.
Laundromat:	We have a laundromat in the park located in the amenities block. There you'll find three washing machines, a drier, sinks and a laundry powder dispenser. You'll need three one dollar coins for the washer and two for the drier. Washing powder is from the dispenser for one dollar per packet.
Television:	You can access four channels in Quilpie: ABC, SBS, Seven Central and Imparja. Check the local paper (The Western Times), or the Courier Mail for details of programs and times.
Campfire Area and Barbeque:	Please feel free to make use of the camp fire, camp kitchen and BBQ area located at the north western corner of the park. It's a great place to sit around and swap a few yarns, toast marshmallows or even stargaze.
Telephones:	The nearest public phone is directly across the road from the southern end of the park. There are also phones down the main street just outside the post office and also on the corner where the Quilpie Club is located (opposite motel).
Opal:	Quilpie is famous for its boulder opal. We have some opal for sale in the kiosk. In the north western corner of the park you'll find a fossicking area, which is for the exclusive use of park visitors and guests. It's a good way to start if you've never come across opal before. Tool hire is available from the kiosk. If you're really keen to get your hands dirty you can do a 'self drive' to the Deuces Wild Opal lease. For more information about this just ask at the kiosk. See 'Things to do in Quilpie - Opals' for more information about the boulder Opal in Quilpie.
Meals:	Breakfast packs are available at the kiosk. See prices for details. If you're after lunch or dinner see the information about food outlets further on.
Dog Policy:	Dogs in the park are strictly conditional. Dogs are not permitted in the cabins under any circumstances. If you are travelling with a dog it must be kept tied up and under control AT ALL TIMES . Holes must be filled in and all dog 'business' cleaned up.
Water:	Water for the park and the town is reticulated from a flowing artesian bore situated on the western edge of the town on the corner of Chipu and Brolga Streets (just under the red Channel Country Caravan Park sign). The bore was sunk in 1933 to a depth of 899.8 metres. It flows in excess of 1 000 000 gallons per day. At the bore head the temperature of the water is about 54 degrees celsius and is reticulated under its own pressure. You may find, particularly in winter, that you have to run the hot water for a couple of minutes for the water to heat up. Cooling tanks are essential at all premises in order to provide us wih cold water. Bore water does have a distinctive smell and taste but it is excellent for ablution purposes. Many households have rainwater tanks for their drinking supply but some other live by bore water alone. In the cabins you will find cold rain water in the fridge. If you would like a refill, our rainwater tank is located behind the amenities block.