Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book. Thank you for your interest in the bushtracker range of offroad caravans. The city of 25,000 or so, nestled among the ochrered selwyn ranges on the banks of the leichhardt river, makes for. If you are looking for powered caravan and tent sites in mount isa, then look no further than our many shady drivethru powered sites. Mt isa caravan park is located at 112 marian st n, mt isa. With borders extending for hundreds of kilometres in each direction, including some of the country s most beautiful national parks, the most obvious choice of transport is campervan hire. Mt isa caravan park marian street, mt isa, qld white pages. Our mt isa caravan park is shady, is located on the leichhardt river next to a sanctuary, and has many native birds and animals. Dominating western queenslands countryside is the widespread mining city of mount isa. You are invited to join, membership is free so that you may enjoy all of the benefits and extra features that membership brings, such. West leichhardt station, lake julius road, mount isa 2020. Mount isa police are warning caravan owners to be especially vigilant with their belongings and not to make themselves an easy target. Located in mount isa, copper gate motel has a garden. Toughest cars, fortafy, manter, urban leak, puma energy, the wolfs just a puppy official, finitro, hook me up fishing australia, smiths lawyers, next vacay, note park grazing co.
All holiday cabins and villas include air conditioning and a private bathroom. Mount isa boats, trailers, caravans and camping accessories. Written sixteen years before the soviet invasion of afghanistan that would spark three decades of war, caravans takes the reader even farther back than micheners own time to the u. It came into existence because of the vast mineral deposits found in the area. Mount isa boats, trailers, caravans and camping accessories buyswapsell has 3,163 members. They say that in the past month, one caravan park aloe has reported four separate breakandenter offences.
Caravans, james micheners 1963 novel about the thenlargely unknown country of afghanistan, is a historical novel in more ways than one. Mt isa region camping and caravanning locations camp around. We sell new and used books, photocopying, lamininating. The protagonist, mark miller, is stationed in kabul at the american embassy and is given the assignment of an investigation to find a young woman, ellen jasper, also from the united states, who has disappeared after her marriage to an afghan national thirteen. We woke early enough to see the moon and stars disappear as dawn began.
We are one of the areas top destinations for both camping and luxury accommodation. Aaok moondarra caravan park mt isa is the closest accommodation to lake moondarra where you can fish for barramundi, and offers tour bookings for all outback at isa and hard times mine tours. Features and facilities whether you have your own caravan, require a campsite or are simply travelling around the country, karratha caravan park has your accommodation needs covered, and at competitive prices. Mount isa is a city in the gulf country region of queensland, australia. If you are in the area of far western queensland and the gulf country to the north, then you need to call randall. Keep up to date with what we are doing by liking our facebook page. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a microwave.
From caravan awning repairs to wheel bearing and brake issues, randall from camooweal caravans can help. Michener, was published in 1963 the story is set in afghanistan immediately following world war ii. Whether you call queensland home, have come from interstate, or are visiting from abroad mount isa is a mustsee destination. Our sites cater to all different sized caravans, tents and motor homes, allowing you to comfortably return back to your camp site and relax after exploring what the bustling town of mount isa has to offer. The novelist vance palmer wrote a trilogy of books about mount isa golconda, seedtime, and the. Great work, wonderful photos and such useful information. Lush green lawns underfoot at this oasis in the outback are the perfect spot for a travel stop or getaway backpackers can work and apply. The story is set in afghanistan immediately following world war ii. This may be the outback, but youll still have a river view. You cant stay onsite in this hardfloor camper trailer. Cottage accommodation, ideal for families, couples and singles and these are maintained to a very high standard. Resort village discovery parks argylla, mount isa, australia.
For grey nomads travelling the barkly highway through queenslands rugged interior, mount isa more than lives up to its tag as the oasis of the outback. Guide book, typo, melbourne, 1950s, landscapes, places to visit, around. Set by the banks of the beautiful leichhardt river, our holiday park discovery parks mount isa is an. Campervan hire mt isa queensland campervan touring. Sunset tourist park mount isa is a family run caravan park that is family friendly, pet friendly and budget friendly. An oasis in the outback, there is so much to see and do as well as being the perfect base camp for day trips to many of the other great attractions throughout the region. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. The quality of our van is such that even after trips through the far north flinders and gammon ranges, the tanami road, the gibb river road, the kalumburu road, the neds creek short cut to wiluna, silver city highway to tibooburra and onto noccundra, cape york, the gulf country, mt isa to birdsville via the diamantina np and bedourie, then.
Features and facilities aaok karratha caravan park. Recognised australia wide for 20 years as the leader in custom 4wd offroad caravans, what we are really about is correcting all of the features that have caused people problems travelling with caravans over the past 40 years. Sunset tourist park mount isa accommodation for all budgets. Mount isa is the place for grey nomad caravans and. Sunland patriot sel 2014 this complete offroad touring caravan, comes with everything. Please use the book now button to view rates and availability. This van offers all of the essentials of a caravan to be enjoyed in luxury but most importantly allowing you to share the experience with the entire family. We are lighting the road ahead with an extensive network of around 500 truckfriendly service stations, including our very own truck stop network. Those intrepid nomads, regardless of hair colour, with the great aussie spirit of adventure who have swapped their earthbound house for a home on wheels. Station stays for campers, caravans, motorhomes and air conditioned accommodation available. You wont be stuck for a caravan park as there are plenty to choose from, but just further out is the argylla tourist park which has a country appeal without being. It is one of the best ways to traverse the long roads to this diverse region and take time to enjoy the outback scenery. We are located just 2km from mt isa s city centre and only 1. Mount isa reports spike in theft from caravan parks the.
Find out about the accommodation, activities, deals and more at this popular. Thats why many who visit sunset tourist park mount isa love to come back again and stay again. Campground sunset top tourist park, mount isa, australia. Cattle station 30 km from mt isa on the lake julius road.
The protagonist, mark miller, is stationed in kabul at the american embassy and is given the assignment of an. Featuring an outdoor pool, sunset top tourist park in mount isa has. Offroad caravans for sale custom 4wd caravans bushtracker. The city of 25,000 or so, nestled among the ochrered selwyn ranges on the banks of the leichhardt river, makes for quite a sight for roadweary travellers. When you are travelling around, problems come up from time to time and you need to get them repaired. Mt isa caravan park is located in a rural mining region of northwestern queensland. Lake moondarra, just north of mt isa cool countries, countries of the world. Their research, after sales service and their overall experience with masterpiece caravans. Due to a change in circumstances, my lifelong dream is for sale for someone else to enjoy. Its bonedry country, twisted shrubs and spinifex, and the hills are mostly humps of rock where a. Sunset tourist park mount isa is a family run caravan park that is family friendly, budget. Free wifi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Best aussie vans bav is australias premier, invitationonly caravanning event and its back again in 2019. Aaok moondarra caravan park mt isa is the closest accommodation to lake moondarra where. Mount isa is the place for grey nomad caravans and motorhomes. A timeless tale of love and emotional drama set against the backdrop of one of the most important countries in the world today, caravans captures the tension of the postwar period, the sweep of afghanistans remarkable history, and the inescapable allure of the past.
Sep 01, 2017 caravan parks are being targeted by thieves in the queensland town of mount isa. Just heard you on the abc, so thought id take a look. Discovery parks argylla is a 5minute drive from mt isa town center and a 2minute walk from the riversleigh fossil center. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. With borders extending for hundreds of kilometres in each direction, including some of the countrys most beautiful national parks, the most obvious choice of transport is campervan hire. Years of research including trips to many caravan companys factories, to see how they are made. Embassy in kabul in the days just after the end of world war ii.
Caravancaravan is dedicated to our fellow travellers. From the beach to the bush, say yes to adventure, pack up the family and hit the road in this brand new 2019 model franklin core. Over the past 27 years i have completed all types of repairs, fits outs, servicing and modifications to all types of brand caravans, pop tops, motorhomes and campers. Aaok moondarra caravan park is a spacious, riverside caravan park in mt isa with large sites, selfcontained family cabins and single or queen rooms all with air conditioners. If you are in the area of far western queensland and the gulf country to the north, then you need. There are 94 powered and 15 unpowered sites available for caravans, campers and motorhomes. An experiential event showcasing the latest in outdoor products, including campers, is set to grace the gold coast this september. Click here to search and view their latest stock list on. The moonlight up there, because there are no competing lights on the ground, is astonishingly bright and had given me confidence to leave the torch behind in my midnight foray to the amenities block. Sunset tourist park mount isa is where east meets west across norther australia and is the gateway to the outback. Caravan parks in mount isa with air con 7 products. Our mt isa caravan park is shady, is located on the leichhardt river next to a sanctuary, and has.