Accommodation and Camping
Reservations are essential. All guests without an adventure or accommodation booking must check into the office upon arrival.
- Minimum 2 night tariff per person over weekends (includes Friday and Saturday night)
- Minimum 2 night tariff per person over school holidays
- Minimum 2 night tariff for all Hybrid caravan bookings
- Minimum 4 night tariff per person for Easter Holiday Long weekends
- Minimum 3 night tariff per person for all school holiday weekends (Friday-Sunday night package)
- Minimum 3 night tariff per person for all long weekends.
- Camper Trailers – Where bookings involve 4+ people, bookings will be charged campertrailer prices regardless if they choose to sleep in the campertrailer or in an external tent.
- Huts – All guests will be charged at hut rates, regardless if they choose to sleep in the hut or in an external tent
- Moringararah Homestead – While the maximum capacity of the building is for 15 people, the downstairs level is locked unless the booking size is 10+ or if the minimum 10-person tariff is paid.
- Boolamoola Homestead has a function room below it, which must be booked in conjunction with the upstairs accommodation. It is $130/day to hire the function room.
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Extended camping bookings over 7 days will not be confirmed until the guest can guarantee that the campsite/van will be moved every 7 where days.
- Children 2 years old and under stay free of charge.
- Children rates are from the ages of 3 years old up to and including 12 year olds.
- All day visitors must check-in to the office on arrival and a $15 per person day visitor charge applies.
- A 50% deposit for bookings over $200 (or 100% payment on a one night tariff or if booking total is less than $200) is required and will be processed for accommodation and all camping upon making your reservation. The balance of payment will be requested 10 days before your stay.
- 100% payment is required for school holiday and long weekend reservations and if booking total is less than $200.
- Management reserves the right to terminate a booking at any time without notice if a guests behaviour is not lawful, impacts on other guest comfort, or is in conflict with management policy, or for any other reason the owner/manager deems to be reasonable.
- As a privately owned property, management reserves the right to refuse any requested future booking at their discretion. .
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1. Bookings & Payment
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All bookings are subject to successful payment.
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A booking is not confirmed until payment has been processed and approved.
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If a credit card is declined, expired, or cannot be processed, the booking is not valid and no reservation exists.
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The park is not required to hold sites or accommodation without successful payment.
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Guests are responsible for ensuring their payment details are correct and funds are available.
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Deposit payment methods are credit card and direct deposit. Personal cheques accepted by prior arrangement only. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted. We do not accept American Express or Diners Club.
Payment of the booking balance is due 10 days before your stay. This will be processed automatically from the credit card you provided at the time of booking. EFTPOS facilities are available and cash accepted. We do not accept Amex or Diners Club.
Volcano View Camping
- We are a Land For Wildlife property, so please keep dogs on a leash at all times
- Loud, boisterous or aggressive dogs are not permitted onsite.
- Dogs are only allowed at the Volcano view campsite, Yellowpinch day use area (Scenic Rim Council property) and on council roads. They are NOT allowed to be on leash around the rest of the Mt Barney Lodge property or at the creek frontage at the Lodge entrance. We ask that move to and from your campsite with your dog inside your car to the permitted areas (see above).
- Please ensure you pick up and bag all dog poo, which can be placed in our landfill bins.
- Please minimalize car movement once onsite.
- Please walk to the creek and amenities (BYO toilet/ shower is recommended as it is a 5-10 minute walk to the amenities via a hill).
- The volcano view site is 4WD access only. (If you have a 2WD please discuss the access with us prior to booking).
- Only off-road trailers and lightweight single axel caravans are suitable for this site as there is a steep bitumen hill.
- Please check in at the office when you arrive or notify us if you will be checking in after hours after 4pm Sunday-Thursday or 6pm Fridays. It is essential that we orientate you to this site.
Accommodation and Camping Cancellations and Transfers
Within 30 days of check-in: Any request for a cancellation or transfer made less than 30 days prior to check-in will result
in full forfeit of deposit.
- A 50% deposit for bookings over $200 (or 100% payment on a one night tariff or if booking total is less than $200) is required and will be processed for accommodation and all camping upon making your reservation. The balance of payment will be requested 10 days before your stay.
- 100% payment is required for school holiday and long weekend reservations and if booking total is less than $200.
Outside 30 days of check-in: If a cancellation or transfer is made more than 30 days before check-in, the deposit can be refunded or transferred by either:
- A refund of the deposit amount less a $30 administration fee per each individually booked building or site.
- any approved transfer will be applied once per booking only. Second transfer requests will result in forfeit of payment.
National Park Closure:
QPWS (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) independently decide on local park closures.
Guests are responsible for checking the Mt Barney National Park QPWS Park Alerts and Closures.
Mt Barney Lodge is not responsible for any park closures that impact on your current or future bookings at Mt Barney Lodge.
No refunds or transfers are applicable.
COVID Cancellations:
See our Covid19 Response page.
Wet Weather
- In the advent of extreme adverse weather, it will be up to the discretion of the Mt Barney Lodge to cancel camping and/or accommodation based on access to the Lodge only. Only then will a full refund or transfer be issued.
- We will not refund a deposit or transfer your booking if the forecast is for possible showers or rain. Be prepared. Our cancellation policy above will apply.
- Mt Barney Lodge’s phone and internet services are often disrupted during extreme weather, however we aim to provide updates via our facebook page.
- Where adventure activities have been cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to weather conditions, accommodation bookings will not be transferred or refunded. We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen weather conditions. (see below).
No Show
If you do not keep your reservation without notifying us, your deposit is strictly non-refundable and the balance of the tariff will also be charged.
On-property noise Policy
To ensure all guests enjoy their stay, all noise is to be kept to a respectable level at all times, and ‘quiet time’ is from 10pm.
Loud music or singing, inconsiderate and antisocial behaviour will NOT be tolerated at any time, including the following activities:
- Generators.in designated area only.
- No chainsaws.
- No whip cracking.
Pets Policy
Dogs on-leash are permitted only at Volcano View campsite by prior booking.
Pets are permitted only on designated areas.
Linen Hire (accommodation only)
Our accommodation tariff does not include linen. We encourage you to bring your own.
If linen is required, it is to be ordered upon making reservation or no later that 48 hours prior to check-in. This is to ensure your
beds are made up for your arrival. Linen hire is $25pp.
Floorplans of the bedding configurations are available from each building page. If single beds need to be converted to a king-sized bed, then a 2-person linen hire charge will apply for 1 or 2 people.
If linen is ordered within 48hrs of check-in, we supply folded linen only.
Please see accommodation descriptions for bedding configurations.
We reserve the right to seek the replacement cost of any damage caused by negligent or inappropriate use of linen we provide.
Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around the amenities block.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in and around the Homesteads, Huts and On-site Camping Trailers. Professional cleaning fees will apply if smoking is detected.
Cleaning
Additional cleaning required to accommodation which is above and beyond what is reasonable use will be charged
at $50/hour.
This applies to dishes, as all dishes are expected to be clean upon departure.
Group Bookings, Group Deposit and Group Payment Policy Accommodation & Camping
All the below terms and conditions apply to group bookings.
- Group bookings will be required to agree and sign a Group Booking agreement for campers and accommodation.
- At no time is there to be more than the total amount of guests allocated to each accommodation (Including verandas and outdoor areas).
All group gatherings are to be at the function area and/or grassed area below Boolamoola Homestead. This is to maintain the integrity of all accommodation. Guests will be required to also book the accommodation in Boolamoola Homestead if the function room is required. - A deposit of 50% of the total reservation or $1000 (where advised) for exclusive camp ground booking secures your reservation.
- All camping reservations require a 50% deposit based on the number of people and days booked.
- 100% payment is required for all bookings made during school holidays and long weekends.
- Deposit is to be paid upon making the reservation, as all bookings can only be secured with a deposit.
- The balance is required no later than 10 days prior to arrival. An invoice is available upon request.
- If full payment is not received by this deadline, the reservation will be cancelled and any deposit will be forfeited.
- Group cancellation is as above, and on a per person pro rata basis.
Wet Weather
- In the advent of extreme adverse weather, it will be up to the discretion of the Mt Barney Lodge to cancel or modify the adventure activity based on our assessment of access to the Lodge or the location of the adventure activity. Only then will we apply a transfer or full refund of payment.
- The Outdoor Leader will make a decision on the weather forecast on the day of the activity. If cloudy or inclement weather is predicted, then the walk will be cancelled and the participant will be offered the next available walk date, or refunded with no penalty.
- We will not refund a deposit or transfer your booking if the forecast is for possible showers or rain. Be prepared. Our cancellation policy above will apply.
- Mt Barney Lodge’s phone and internet services are often disrupted during extreme weather, however we aim to provide updates via our facebook page.
- Where adventure activities have been cancelled by Mt Barney Lodge due to weather conditions, accommodation bookings will not be transferred or refunded. We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen weather conditions.
- If a walk is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, then the booked participant/s will be offered the next available walk date, or refunded with no penalty.
No Show
If you do not attend your booked adventure activity without notifying us, your payment is strictly non-refundable. Any balance of adventure or accommodation will also be charged.
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- ather conditions, accommodation bookings will not be transferred or refunded. We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen weather conditions. (see below).
Other Information
Lost Property
- It is the responsibility of all guests to report lost property and recover it within 2 weeks.
- Please forward a prepaid self addressed post pack for items to be returned.
- If lost property is not collected after this time, Mt Barney Lodge will donate all unclaimed items to charity.
Vouchers, Bonds and Credits
- Any vouchers, bonds or credits issued by Mt Barney Lodge are valid for 12 months from date of issue. (Unless otherwise advised).
- Vouchers and bonds are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash.
- If a refund is required of any credit held by Mt Barney Lodge, a $30 administration fee will apply.
Travel Insurance
Mt Barney Lodge shall not be liable for any inability to take up the booking due to changing health circumstances, whether that be due to illness, injury, medical admission, COVID or other. Mt Barney Lodge is not liable for loss or damage to guests’ valuables/personal property during your stay, or cancellations due to weather, or COVID lockdown or quarantine directives. We strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance at time of booking to cover these unforeseen events. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to the following cover: loss of deposit through cancellation; loss of damage to personal baggage and loss of accommodation/adventure charges and medical expenses.
Vouchers and Bonds
Vouchers and bonds are not redeemable for cash, but may be transferred to another person.
Bookings for all accommodation, camping and activities are essential.
Please call us to make your reservation and quote your voucher number.
Additional charges apply for extra guests, additional accommodation and extra activities.
Our normal terms and conditions apply for all bookings made using vouchers or bonds.
Vouchers and Bonds are valid 12 months from the date of issue.
