Information

Climate & Environment

September is springtime at Amaroo. The temperature can range from warm and sunny during the day to cold at night.

You can find the long range forecast for Peak Crossing weather here: https://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/southeast-coast/peak-crossing Scroll down to the blue bar.

What to pack: If you pack for a wide range of weather conditions you will have a comfortable time. Clothes you can layer are the best choice to pack. See the suggested What to Bring list in the grey drop-down below.

Amaroo’s environment and climate can be demanding. The grounds are designed for walking and there is limited transport onsite. We suggest that you wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat, bottle of water and a warm waterproof jacket to all event activities. When the sun sets, it can become cold very quickly

A good quality UV 50+ umbrella provides cool shade in the heat of the day when walking to and from the Amphitheatre.

Information Booth / Lost & Found

Located in the Pavilion at shop 29. The team is there to help with your questions and provide a lost and found service.

Event Schedules: Notice boards with the day’s event schedules are available at the Information Booth.

Children

The invitation to attend Amaroo is for people who have already learned Prem Rawat’s Techniques of Self-Knowledge. Please make other arrangements for your children while you attend the event.

Internet Access

We are always working to improve the internet access at Ivorys Rock. Due to its rural location, mobile phone coverage is patchy. WiFi is good in the Pavilion and most campgrounds.

If your phone supports WiFi calling, you can make calls. You can also use messaging/voice Apps such WhatsApp, Signal & Telegram.

Please note: The Telstra provider will no longer be supporting 3G. Newer mobile phones with 5G will work with the 4G network.

Cash Onsite

Please change your money into Australian dollars prior to arriving onsite. The food vendors accept credit and debit cards but encourage you to bring cash, due to possible inconsistency with the WIFI.

There will be ATMs available. No personal cheques or travellers cheques will be accepted onsite.

Recycling

Help us care for the environment and the waste removal costs, by using the Recycling Bins situated by the posts of the main Dome in the Pavilion.

Medical

Paramedics & an Ambulance are on-site to respond to First Aid needs & Medical Emergencies.

The First Aid Booth is located in the Pavilion. Non-emergency medical problems will be referred to offsite medical practitioners at your expense.

Apart from snakes, a variety of insects exist in the ecology, including ticks, wasps, ants, spiders & bees. If you have allergic reactions to bites / stings, please bring medications as recommended by your physician.

Snakes and other creatures prefer to live in the bushland and tend to avoid humans. Do not walk in long grass and always keep to the pathways and roads. To avoid being bitten by ants or ticks, do not lie down on the lawns - always use a picnic rug.

If you require medication, please bring an adequate supply. Medication requiring refrigeration can be stored at the First Aid booth in the Pavilion.

Personal travel insurance with coverage for medical, surgical, and emergency travel is strongly recommended. If you have a pre-existing medical condition seek advice from your doctor before travelling. Attendees are responsible for all costs relating to their medical and health matters.

What to Bring

We hope you find this list of key items useful when packing.
Choose clothes for a wide range of temperatures that are light to carry, which you can layer – taking you from a hot afternoon to a cold night comfortably.

Label your Luggage – Use a large tag with the colour of your campground & accomm number.
Jacaranda Campground = Black.
Sandy Creek Campgrounds = Blue, Grey, Green, Yellow, Brown, Orange.

Registration confirmation documents, printed as backup to your phone
Smart Card
Sun – A wide brimmed hat – UV 50+ umbrella significantly reduces heat – Refillable water bottle – Sunglasses – Sunblock, Lip Balm
Walking – Comfortable enclosed walking shoes – Waterproof boots for wet weather – Crocs for bathroom – Torch / Flashlight (& spare batteries)
Clothes – Clothes you can layer, T-shirts, light long sleeved shirts – Warm waterproof jacket for night time – beanie/hat/scarf/shawl /jumper for cold nights – Long pants - Thermal clothing.
Rain – Rain poncho – umbrella - waterproof boots.
Sleep – Earplugs – Sleep Mask – Pyjamas – Dressing Gown
Insects – Personal insect repellent – spray for your tent
Toiletries – please do not use anti-bacterial products as this affects the onsite sewage treatment plant – Personal first aid kit
Extra – prescription medications – Spare pair of prescription glasses
Event – FM radio with headset for translation & English hearing enhancement
Recharge – International plugs for electrical equipment, – phone recharger – cords
Tent, Blankets, towel & linen - if you are staying in Swagman

What not to bring

Weapons of any kind are not permitted onsite.
Ivorys Rock is fully licensed. Australian licensing laws prohibit guests from bringing any alcohol onsite.
Do not bring illicit illegal drugs. You will be asked to leave.

Bathroom and Water use

Guests are asked to be very water conscious at all times, using as little water as possible. Ivorys Rock has it’s own onsite Sewage Treatment Plant.

Take care of the Sewage Treatment Plant by:

Not flushing personal hygiene products, wrappings or applicators
Not flushing cleaning cloths (e.g. rags, chux, wet wipes, etc)
Not flushing paper towels
Don’t allow any unapproved chemicals to enter the sewerage system (eg sewage water cartridges from motor-homes)

Save water usage by:

Trying your best to have three-minute showers
Turn off the sink taps while brushing your teeth
Report leaking taps or cisterns to the campground management

Translation and Hearing Enhancement

If you need translation or English hearing enhancement, please bring an FM radio that has headphones and can receive FM frequencies from 87.7 to 108 MHz. A radio with a digital display is best for tuning. Don not rely on your mobile phone as WiFi can be unreliable.

Translation will be provided. When the languages are confirmed you will be advised by email and the Updates page.

Guest and Vehicle Safety

Ivorys Rock is committed to ensuring the safety of all guests.

Ivorys Rock has requested Queensland Police regularly patrol the nearby roads to ensure that there is:

No unauthorised entry to Ivorys Rock from any point along the perimeter.
No parking of vehicles at any time along Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road, to facilitate the safe movement of vehicle traffic.
No overnight parking on Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road.
No littering or unauthorised disposal of waste or other materials on Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road. Any littering attempt may be prosecuted.

Police may also carry out spot checks for alcohol and drugs. Please ensure you have a nominated non-drinking driver if you plan to consume alcohol while at Ivorys Rock and drive offsite.

Community Awareness

Ivorys Rock is located in a quiet, rural neighbourhood. Please respect our neighbours.

Keep to 60km zone on Mt Flinders Road. Residents walk, cycle & horse-ride.
Do not trespass on neighbouring properties.
Please respect neighbours’ privacy.
Do not camp in public spaces.
Do not litter. This includes not dumping waste from motorhomes on roadsides.

Tourist Attractions for Local Area

There’s a lot to see in the local area, please visit these links: