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Christmas Camp

CAMP

Yarraman Region

Leaders:  Raymond and Denise Downham

Email:  denisedownham@yahoo.com

The Yarraman Caravan Park is approximately a 2.5-hour drive or 170 kms northwest of Brisbane and will be the location of our annual Christmas camp.

Address:  Yarraman Caravan Park, 12121 D’Aguilar Highway, Yarraman

Phone:  0491 758 580

Email:  bookings@yarramancp.com.au

Website:  www.yarramancp.com.au

The caravan park has a range of accommodation options from, unpowered to powered sites, powered sites with your own ensuite or one of the many cabins, suitable for members.

Costs are as follows:

  • Unpowered sites are $30 per night for 2 persons, $20 per night for 1 person
  • Powered sites are $42 per night for 2 persons, $32 per night for 1 person
  • Powered sites with your own ensuite are $52 per night for 2 persons, $42 per night for 1 person
  • Cabins range in size from standard, regular, or deluxe and are $120 for a standard cabin per night.

If we have 10 bookings (can be a mixture of accommodation styles) we will qualify for a 15% discount.  Meaning that the prices quoted above are subject to a 15% discount regardless of whether you camp, have a powered site or cabin.  We also have exclusive use of the ‘Club Room’ for happy hour and the shared Christmas dinner that we plan to have on the Saturday evening.

Book directly with the park indicating that you are with Birds Queensland.  You are encouraged to book as soon as possible; confirmation of your booking will be emailed directly to you.  NOTE:  payment for all bookings is only required on arrival.  The discount will only be applied when you pay on arrival as noted it is subject to 10 bookings or more.

Please notify the camp leader (via email) if you plan to attend and in particular if you are participating in the shared dinner.

 

  • Date and Time
    Friday, 1st Dec 2023
    to Sunday, 3rd Dec 2023
  • Location
    Yarraman
    Yarraman Caravan Park, 12121 D’Aguilar Highway, Yarraman
  • Leader
    • Denise Downham
      denisedownham@yahoo.com

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