Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Gulf Savannah, Northern Australia - Visitor Guide 2019 26 Cumberland Chimney Dam The Ted Elliot Mineral Collection An incredible array of over 4500 minerals, gemstones and fossils that are a “must see” on your travels through the region. The multi-award winning TerrEstrial Centre in Georgetown houses the collection plus Visitor Information Centre, council library, internet facilities and a Centrelink access point. Peace Monument In 2015 Georgetown unveiled an international peace monument, a stone sculpture adorned with plaques recognising peace leaders Dr Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Dr Daisaku Ikeda, Mahatma Gandhi, Eddie Mabo, Helen Caldicott and Julian Burnside. This visionary tribute was driven by local resident Eric Tan who runs the Travellers Tavern. Cumberland Chimney Stop in 20 kilometres west of Georgetown. The Chimney is all that remains of the gold crushing plant built by Cornish masons. Take time to enjoy the birdlife which flocks to the dam. Free Camping Area. Georgetown Golf Club 9 hole Golf Course and bar (limited hours) Cemetery Road Phone: (07) 4062 1157 Public Swimming Pool Free Entry. If locked ask about access at any Service Station. St George Street Phone: (07) 4062 1133 THINGS TO DO AND SEE Etheridge Shire Latara Resort Motel , Gulf Development Road Phone: (07) 40621190 Email: latarmotel@bigpond.com.au Goldfields Caravan Park , St George St Phone: (07) 4062 1269 Wenaru Hotel , St George St Phone: (07) 4062 1208 Midway Caravan Park & Service Station , North Street Phone: (07) 4062 1219 FACILITIES Etheridge Shire Council: (07) 4062 1233 Email: admin@etheridge.qld.gov.au www.etheridge.qld.gov.au Police Station: (07) 4062 1209 High Street Hospital: (07) 4062 1266 Normanton Street Post Office: (07) 4062 1201 St George Street has Bendigo Bank, Commonwealth Bank Agency and access to over 25 credit unions Public Telephone: Greens Park and the Post Office Public Toilets: Etheridge Heritage Park, Greens Park and the Shire Hall Georgetown Butchery: (07) 4062 1222 Georgetown Roadhouse & Supermarket: (07) 4062 1999 Recreation Grounds: Crampton Road Travellers Tavern: (07) 4062 1148 includes supermarket Venies Fruit & Veg: (07) 4062 1133 St George Street Bushy’s Tyre and Mechanical Service – RACQ (07) 4062 1075 After hours emergencies: (07) 4062 1065 ACCOMMODATION JOIN A LOCAL EVENT! 18-21 Apr 2019 Easter at Einasleigh 25-27 Apr 2019 Undara Outback Rock & Blues 5-6 Jul 2019 Oak Park Races Jul 2019 Mount Hogan Treasure Chase Aug 2019 Forsayth Turnout Sep 2019 Flat Creek Finch Count 6 Oct 2019 Georgetown Bush Races Dec 2019 Einasleigh Horse Sports