Silver Wattle Caravan Park (CP)

Mount Morgan’s Silver Wattle Caravan Park is set on 5 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens not far from Rockhampton. Silver Wattle is the ideal spot to stay while you explore and soak up the amazing history and period buildings of Mount Morgan and the attractions in the surrounding area. The new owners of Silver Wattle Caravan Park David and Debi Brant are generously offering kids aged 2-15 stay free for summer.

Having been travellers themselves, David and Debi understand guests expectations and have been extremely busy maintaining and upgrading the park and the gardens. With accommodation options to suit the single traveller through to families and groups, Silver Wattle boast a range of Camping and Caravan Sites, Fully Self Contained Ensuite Holiday Cabins and Stylish Ranch Style Motel Units.

The Park is pet friendly with spacious and shady powered and unpowered sites available. Sites are grassed or slab and there is a private bush camping area. Campfires are permitted in the designated fire pits. Silver Wattle cater for everything from tents, caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, right through to larger sites for big rigs. The roads in the park are nice and wide and drive through sites are accessible when the park is not full or busy.

Enjoy a night or two out of the van in one of the parks fully self contained en-suite holiday cabins or one of the stylish ranch style motel units available.

The amenities are spotless and the park is well facilitated as listed below. There is a fully equipped camp kitchen that includes gas BBQ’s, a gas oven, dining area and a large fire pit plus more. On arrival, guests are greeted with warm hospitality and free ˜free range” eggs from the resident hens.

Everyday between April and October from 4.30pm, they have Happy Hour in the camp kitchen which includes free, freshly cooked nibbles prepared by your hosts. Sit around the big communal campfire, meet new friends and share your travel stories with other guests.

If you need any additional supplies Mount Morgan has an IGA and a Golden Mount Store for groceries. Start your day at NewsXpress for Central Qlds very best Coffee and Chai Tea, while browsing unique and unusual gifts and homewares or pop in to the Mount Morgan Bakery which is well known for its delicious pies. The Liechardt Hotels Pet Friendly Beer Garden is a great place to enjoy a cold drink and delicious lunch. i

HOW TO GET THERE
The caravan park is located directly off the Burnett Highway approximately 3km south of the Mount Morgan township.

SITE ACCESS
Access is via a wide level sealed driveway straight off the highway. Pull over near the reception area on the way in and let them know you have arrived.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees are from $22/night for Unpowered Sites and $28/night for a Powered Site.
Accommodation prices range from $60/night up to $120/night
Extra Adult $10/night, Extra Child 2-15 $5/night

Pay for 6 Nights and Stay for 7 Nights apply.

THINGS TO DO
Mount Morgan is an amazing community, where you will be made to feel welcome at every stop. Visitors often comment on the passionate community of Mount Morgan, which is evident in the local shops and pubs, with the best service in Central Queensland. Everyone in the community truly appreciates travelling visitors.

The Town and Mine Tour is a big hit with visitors, as are the museums and local Dam.

The period buildings, from Pubs to Churches, Miners Cottages to Queenslanders, the old swinging bridges and the Cemetery, with its monuments to fallen Soldiers and Miners, all echo the towns rich history.

Wander up the newly refurbished Main Street, to Debbie Rose Boutique and Mane Street Hair Design and be sure to pop in and chat with our friendly Op shop girls,

The ‘Big Dam’ is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic, with a covered playground for the kids, and calm waters for boats and kayaks.

Just a scenic 30 min drive from Rockhampton, this former gold and copper mining town is now quiet and peaceful after the hustle and bustle of nearly 100 years of mining.

D4U  UPDATED 16/11/18SN