I'm not sure what the previous poster was expecting, but we had the best time here. We paid $318 adults, $286 U12, arriving for the evening meal, the first night, 2 full days of activities and food, leaving for Rockhampton after the evening meal on the 2nd night. Although this may appear to be expensive, when you consider that it included accomodation, food, horseriding every morning and learning to ride motorboats, it was pretty good value compared to some of the extremely high prices we paid for other days out during our holiday. First the accomodation - yes it was very sparse, and no storage, but all we did was sleep here. We had our own bathroom as we were in the family accomodation, although I think you have to share in the double rooms. Most of the time was spent in the outside kitchen, with the campfire burning all day. We boiled our kettle and made toasties on the fire for breakfast. Food was delicious, varied and plentiful. The owners are Peter and Olive. Yes Peter could be a bit grumpy, but he always made the effort to come and talk to us, although I think he found us British townies quite hard to fathom. He told us off for doing everything for the kids, and I have brought this home with me. Olive did tell me Peter was having health problems, so I think that this may have explained his occassional grumpiness. Trevor and Shane looked after us most of the time. Trevor took us around the farm, to collect eggs and milk the cows, all the time telling us great stories about the farm and his life as a cowboy.Shane took us horseriding both days. We were expected to saddle and unsaddle the horses and brush them down. The horseriding was absolutely wonderful, allowing us to appreciate the full beauty of the environment, the blue skies, the red soil and the yellow grass. We saw lots of kangaroos and eagles. My 16 year old son, who had no interest in riding a horse, absolutely loved it. My 9 year old, after being checked she could manage, could ride by herself. The ride was somewhat spoiled by a woman, who went riding, in spite of hating horses and spent the whole time asking how much longer. Shane told us lots about the farm and the wildlife and was really calm and patient. The next day, we had him to ourselves, and we did some trotting and rounded up some cattle, which was great fun. Later after lunch and collecting some eggs, Peter took us round the farm in the truck, while he and Trevor did some work. After Dinner, we spent a great evening socialising with a huge group of Aussie construction workers. Everyone made such an effort to include us, and my son spent the whole evening talking about cars etc with them. So different to the UK. The next day, we mustered the horses in the truck and spent another morning horseriding. In the aftenoon, Shane taught us to ride the motorbikes, including my 16 and 14 year old, and after spending time practising on the track, took us out for a ride round the farm. He took my 9 year old on the back of his. I am a 46 year old woman and have never ridden a motorbike, and had a fantastic time. Later Peter took us to sees the beautiful sunset.There were no orphaned Joeys here while we were here, which was good really, but it would have been great looking after them. My girls loved the 2 rescued parrots they have.
We came to Australia, not to see cities, but to have an adventure, and this really ticked all the boxes. My kids were totally in awe at the beauty of the area and wanted to stay. What I also loved was the people we met, and how much they love their way of life.
So thankyou Olive, Peter, Shane and Trevor and all the lovely Aussies we met. We had a blast!!!
Louise and family

spent 1 night there and were disappointed. Unfriendly old owner who is only interested in making money with everything. This management should go to retirement. rooms are ok and clean, service and information from owner are not available.
room is too expensive. they are part of australia youthhostel, but you feel that only in the rooms, not in the wallet!
nice walking way possible. a lot of cangaroos.
they have a x-thousand litter swimming pool, but if you want to clean your dishes you get big trouble if you don't wash them with the brown muddy water already used from 10 other guys.
one night was enough. the old management should go to retirement. When new management this place good be nice. But not the way it is at the moment.