Caravan Parks & Swimming Pools
Burdekin Shire Council has two caravan parks – Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park, Ayr and Home Hill Caravan Park, Home Hill. These parks operate under management contracts.
The Burdekin community are blessed with four swimming pools located in Ayr, Home Hill, Clare and Millaroo. Ayr and Home Hill pools operate under management contracts, while Clare and Millaroo pools are looked after by Council.
It is important to note that there are no lifeguards on duty at the Clare and Millaroo pools.
For more information please use the links below.
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park welcomes travellers with a variety of accommodation options.
The Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park has caravan (including drive through) and camping sites as well as a variety of on-site accommodation, both ensuited and non-ensuited, including facilities suitable for travellers with disabilities.
The Park offers both short term and long term sites and has on-site a camp kitchen, barbecue area, two amenity blocks and a dump point. Pets are allowed, please advise when booking.
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park is located on the Bruce Highway next to the Ayr Swimming Pool and just two blocks from the Ayr Post Office, Burdekin Theatre and the main Ayr shopping centre.
Location
230-240 Queen Street
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Further Information and Bookings
Phone: (07) 4783 1429
Email: admin@BurdekinCascades.com.au
Web Site: www.BurdekinCascades.com.au
Home Hill Caravan Park
Home Hill Caravan Park is a small park located just a few blocks from the highway providing a quiet place for you to relax.
The Park has caravan and camping sites as well as on-site ensuited accommodation. The amenity block includes facilities suitable for travellers with disabilities.
The Park offers short term and long term sites, includes drive through sites and has on site a barbecue area and a dump point. Pets are allowed, please advise when booking.
Home Hill Caravan Park is located next to the Home Hill Swimming Pool and visitors have free access to the pool during their stay. It is just a five minute walk to the main shops on Eighth Avenue (Bruce Highway).
Location
Cnr Eighth Street and Eleventh Avenue
Home Hill, Queensland, 4806
Further Information and Bookings
Phone: (07) 4782 2498
Email: admin@HomeHillCP.com.au
Web Site: www.HomeHillCP.com.au
Ayr Swimming Pool consists of a 50m pool and a separate children's wading pool. Both pools have shade cover, the main pool is covered only in the shallow end.
A lifeguard is on duty at all times that the pool is operating.
Parents please note that children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
A kiosk is available on-site selling snack foods including cold drinks.
The pool is available for hire for private functions, for more information please speak to the Managers, Sage and Victoria on site or via telephone on 4783 2969.
Location
242 Queen Street
Ayr, Queensland, 4807
Opening Hours
Monday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
The Ayr Swimming Pool is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Public holidays the opening hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm.
The Ayr Swimming Pool may close from 1 May to 31 August each year due to the low water temperature.
Entry and Hire Fees
Please refer to the fees and charges link below for current pricing.
Home Hill Swimming Pool consists of a 50.3 m (55 yard) pool and a separate children's wading pool. Both pools have shade cover, the main pool is covered only in the shallow end. The Home Hill Pool is serviced with artesian water that maintains a consistent water temperature of around 27oC.
A lifeguard is on duty at all times that the pool is operating.
Parents please note that children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
A kiosk is available on-site selling snack foods including cold drinks.
The pool is available for hire for private functions, for more information please speak to the Managers, Lloyd and Lisa on site or via telephone 4782 2498.
Location
63 Eleventh Avenue
Home Hill, Queensland, 4806
Opening Hours - Summer (September 1 - April 30)
Monday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Opening Hours - Winter (May 1 - August 31)
Monday | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00PM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00PM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00PM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00PM - 6:00 PM |
Friday | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00PM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
This pool is open all year round with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday.
On public holidays the opening hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Entry and Hire Fees
Please refer to the fees and charges link at the bottom of this page.
Clare Pool is a 25m pool with shadecover over the shallow end. This pool operates differrently in that users are required to sign an Agreement and pay a fee to access the Pool.
There is no lifeguard on duty at this pool.
The pool is open for use from 7.00am to 7.00pm during the summer season from 1 September to 30 April each year.
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or a responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
Location
Cnr School Road and George Road
Clare, Queensland, 4807
Access and Fees
Clare residents are able to obtain a key by paying a seasonal access fee to the Clare Pool commitee which gives them access to this pool at their convenience.
Contact Cheryl McNee for further information on 0447 827 120.
Millaroo Pool is a 25m pool with shadecover over the shallow end. This pool operates differrently in that users are required to sign an Agreement and pay a fee to access the Pool.
There is no lifeguard on duty at this pool.
The pool is open for use from 7.00am to 7.00pm during the summer season from 1 September to 30 April each year.
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or a responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
Location
4-8 Cartys Street
Millaroo, Queensland, 4807
Access and Fees
Residents/users are able to obtain a key by paying a seasonal access fee to the commitee which gives them access to this pool at their convenience.
Contact Judy Ferguson for further information on 0438 849 203.