Dilli  Village  Base  Camp  for  Beach  to  Boomanjin  and  Birrabeen  

BioBlitz    Dilli  Village  is  located  24  kilometre  north  of  Hook  Point  the  landing  point  for  the  vehicular  ferry  service  from  the  mainland  and  12.5  kilometre  south  of  Fraser  Island’s  main  hub  at  Eurong.    Using  the  former  mining  road  it  is  accessible  from  the  south  on  all  but  the  highest  tides.    Alternative  access  using  the  Mary  River  Heads  to  Wanggoolba  Creek  ferry  crossing  (departing  8.30  am,  10.15  am  and  4.00  pm)  requires  driving  across  the  island  and  down  the  beach.      The  actual  Dilli  Village  site  is  a  strip  of  former  beach  ridges  located  between  two  parallel  creeks  —  Govi  and  Gerrawea.    It  is  only  200  metres  from  the  beach  via  the  pedestrian  bridge  over  Govi  Creek.  That  makes  it  possible  to  surf  and  then  bathe  in  the  Dilli  Swimming  hole  in  Govi  creek  on  the  return  to  the  camp.        For  the  personal  protection  of  campers  and  their  food,  Dilli  Village  is  surrounded  by  a  dingo  fence.      There  are  about  25  camp  sites  and  5  bunkhouse  blocks  and  six  self-­‐contained  cabins  as  well  as  a  large  centrally  located  amenities  block  and  the  main  building  that  houses  a  kitchen  and  dining  area  and  the  teaching  and  learning  facilities  including  an  array  of  on-­‐line  electronic  equipment  provided  by  the  University  of  the  Sunshine  Coast  that  is  supporting  the  BioBlitz.    There  are  forty  beds  in  the  bunkhouses  (@  $25  per  person  per  night).    There  is  24  hour  240  volt  power  at  the  site    Radiating  from  Dilli  Village  three  vehicular  tracks  and  the  start  of  the  Great  Walk  that  bisects  the  study  area  of  the  BioBlitz.    There  are  so  many    great  features  of  the  that  make  Dilli  Village  the  ideal  base  from  which  to  base  this  BioBlitz.  

 

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Based,on,current,&,future,bookings,you,have,been,allocated,a,camp,site.,,,,Please,camp,ONLY,within,this,allocated,site,,making,sure,your,tent,pegs,are,within,your,assigned,camp,site.,,,,DO,NOT,camp,on,the,Camp,Ground,Roadways.,,,,If,the,camp,grounds,are,quiet,you,may,be,able,to,change,sites,however,you,MUST,speak,with,the,Facility,Managers,prior,to,changing,sites.,,,,Take,care,NOT,to,run,over,Site,Bollards,(showing,site,numbers),&/or,newly,planted,trees.,,Most,importantly,have,a,fabulous,stay,at,DILLI,VILLAGE,

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 The  Dilli  Village  Eastern  Deck.    This  is  where  all  meals  will  be  served:  Tables  can  and  will  be  in  different  configurations  according  to  the  day.    Based  in  anticipated  numbers  meals  may  be  served  here  in  two  sittings.    

 The  Southern  Deck/Learning  Facility.      This  area  can  also    be  set  up  in  different  configurations  according  to  the  needs  on  the  day.    

 The  Apple  TV  is  located  on  the  southern  deck.    This  on-­‐line  facility  enables  people  to  display  images  from  their  electronic  devices  to  be  seen  by  others  around.    It  will  be  a  great  aid  in  identifying  and  discussing  species  discovered.    This  is  the  deck  where  Universities  set  up  their  mobile  labs  etc.        

 The  Southern  Deck  can  be  an  open  space  but  like  the  eastern  deck  it  can  be  protected  from  the  elements  by  clear  heavy  curtains.      

 The  Cabins  

 

 People  allocated  to  the  self-­‐contained  cabins  will  find  two  sleeping  rooms  each  for  two  people  separated  by  a  shower  and  toilet  between  them.    The  larger  of  the  two  rooms  have  the  basic  essentials  for  self  catering    

   

   

The  Bunk  Houses    

           

   

The  bunk  houses  contain  small  but  comfortable  rooms  each  with  their  own  power  outlets.    They  have  been  recently  refurbished.    

 The  Bunkhouses  have  twin  beds  and  not  bunks  

The  Camp  Ground  The  campground  is  open  and  is  covered  with  a  well-­‐maintained  lawn.    There  are  15  family  sites(suitable  for  camper  vans  or  larger  groups  and  9  small  sites.    Several  sites  have  access  to  power.    There  are  two  camp  kitchens  although  during  the  BioBlitz  only  one  will  be  available  for  campers  as  the  other  will  be  used  for  round  table  discussions  and  for  sorting  through  specimens.        

 A  Camp  Kitchen  

 The  Grounds  Note  the  Amenities  block  

 

   

Catering  Dilli  Village  has  a  commercial  kitchen  and  Graham  McPherson  a  very  experienced  caterer  has  been  appointed  Chef  for  the  FIDO  BioBlitz.    Graham  will  provide  a  full  catering  service  for  $45  per  person  per  day  catering  for  a  whole  range  of  diets.    Only  he  will  have  access  to  the  kitchen  but  the  cold  room  may  be  used  to  store  specimens  

     

   

The  Apple  TV  is  a  great  feature  to  assist  in  sharing  information  

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