Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Gulf Savannah, Northern Australia - Visitor Guide 2019 22 Etheridge Shire Experience the unexpected, and encounter a unique and genuine Australian outback experience that will stay with you forever. Spend your time doing as much or as little as you like at Gilberton Outback Retreat. For more info phone (07) 4062 5329 E : gilberton@bigpond.com www.gilbertonoutbackretreat.com Einasleigh A small rural town on the Copperfield River at the base of the Caterpillar Range and Red Rock Hill. Take a hike along the River Walk for views over the breathtaking Copperfield Gorge, formed by an ancient lava flow. Call in at the Einasleigh Pub and marvel at the amazing miniature furniture collection on display. The Easter@Einasleigh Weekend sees rodeo and racing action. Flat Creek Station Popular for gold fossickers with metal detectors and bird watchers. Camping available. Check access first and ask about the Gouldian Finches. Phone: (07) 4062 5304 Email: flatck@bigpond.com The Einasleigh Hotel: (07) 4062 5222 Email: einasleighpub@bigpond.com Accommodation, fuel, limited meals Silks Rest: (07) 4062 5266 FACILITIES Einasleigh Clinic - Open fortnightly (Friday 9am-3pm). RFDS: monthly on Friday. No pharmacy available at clinic- some emergency supplies only. Police: (07) 4062 5220 Baroota St - currently unmanned. Public Phone: Outside Einasleigh Hotel, outside Post Office Baroota Street Public Toilets: Between Clinic and Community Park at the rear of the Community Hall Post Office : (07) 4062 5231 Open Monday and Thursday 9am-11am Rodeo Association: (07) 4062 5134 Race Club: (07) 4092 5600 Rural Fire Brigade: (07) 4062 5222 Oak Park Race Club: (07) 4062 5395 ACCOMMODATION The original coach road in the Newcastle Range between Mt Surprise and Georgetown winds through hills so steep that laden supply horses wore shoes with nails protruding for traction.