Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Gulf Savannah, Northern Australia - Visitor Guide 2019 20 O’Brien’s Creek Located 37 km north of Mount Surprise is the well known topaz area of O’Brien Creek. It was established in 1995 as a site for tourist and recreational fossicking and still yields gorgeous stones. Please note that several mining claims and two mining leases within the area are excluded from the declared fossicking area. These must not be entered without the permission of the holders. Posts mark the corners of each tenure. Camping is not permitted in the fossicking area. O’Brien’s Creek Campground Mount Surprise Station; Amenities, no power Phone: (07) 4062 3001 Forsayth Forsayth is the western terminus of the Savannahlander Train’s journey from Cairns. This increasingly popular overnight stop is located within the Etheridge Goldfield, scene of a Gold Rush in the late 1800’s which is revisited in the Forsayth By Night Tour. Forsayth is still a popular base for fossickers and prospectors with some of the world’s best agates at nearby Agate Creek and a choice of Gold Prospecting spots on local Cattle Stations (See Page 23). Call in at the Goldfields Hotel for a coffee and information about local sights and activities. The locals might just reveal a story or two about some of the area’s secret spots. Try Fossicking - Camp on the gemfields to make the most of your fossicking and bush swimming at O’Briens Creek Campground. Phone (07) 4062 3001 At Mount Surprise Gems you can see a wide range of stones and hire equipment. Phone: (07) 4062 3055 See our “Why Not Try” Section for more fossicking details. FACILITIES Mt Surprise Clinic. No pharmacy – emergency supplies only. RFDS visits fortnightly (Thu 9am-12pm). Mount Surprise Store: (07) 4062 3115 Police: Garland Street (07) 4062 3120 Post Office & Commonwealth Bank Agency: @ Mt Surprise Gems, Garland Street (07) 4062 3055 Public Telephone: outside the General Store Public Toilets: between medical centre and railway & at the rear of the community hall Queensland Rail Agencies: Bedrock Village Caravan Park & Mt Surprise Tourist Caravan Park ACCOMMODATION Bedrock Village Caravan Park: (07) 4062 3193 Garnet Street, Mt Surprise Email: bedrockvillage@bigpond.com.au www.bedrockvillage.com.au Mount Surprise Tourist Van Park: (07) 4062 3153 Garland Street, Mount Surprise Mount Surprise Hotel: (07) 4062 3118 Garland Street, Mount Surprise THINGS TO DO AND SEE Etheridge Shire For more information phone 07 4062 3001 or 0455 269 113 25 acres of native bushland camping, situated 36km inland from Mt Surprise • Swimming • Bushwalking • Birdwatching • Fishing • Fossicking • Fire places • Amenities blocks • Pet friendly MOUNT SURPRISE STATION CAMPGROUND O ’ B r i e n ’ s C r e e k