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Budget/Backpackers Hamelin Pool
Check In: 14.00|Check Out: 10.00
Hours:
7.30am - 7.30pm
Experience the superb Shark Bay area. We offer powered and unpowered van/camping sites and also a range of accommodation including backpacker rooms, family units with air con tea-making facilities and own TV and DVD. We have a cafe/shop and an in house guest pool and BBQ area. We are the nearest park to the World Heritage Stromatolites, the Shell Block Quarry and Steep Point.
Please note your accommodation request must be confirmed by our team before payment can be made. We will contact you as soon as confirmation is obtained.
ACCOMMODATION - Powered and unpowered sites for caravans, tents and swags - Family rooms: Units with air-conditioning, tea making facilities, TV, own fridge, own block of shared bathrooms. -2 person ensuite rooms -Private backpacking rooms for 1, 2 and 3 people -Backpacking room sleeping up to 8 people -Ablution block, fully fenced swimming pool, camp kitchen and BBQ facilities with free gas for in-house guests only. -Shop, Liquor store and office open 7am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. -Tours of the Telegraph are available on occasion, please request if they are running. In house guests receive reduced rate. * Please note, check-in is strictly between 2pm and 7:30pm. Arrival after 7:30pm will result in forfeiting your booking fee. FACILITIES The Historic Telegraph Station (1884) and the Historic Post Office (1886), now operating as a Community Post Office, are both located on the park grounds. Our café and restaurant offer both takeaway and dine-in meals. We are also happy to provide quotes for group bookings that include catering and accommodation. During wildflower season, this area becomes one of the region’s best locations for viewing native blooms, as the southern and northern floral regions meet in the Shark Bay area.
This park is one of the best places in the area to see a wide variety of birdlife. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the Stromatolites - a peaceful and relaxing way to end the day before settling in for the night.
We are a small, family-run business and aim to keep our costs as low as possible. As our water and power supplies are limited, we kindly ask guests to use these resources thoughtfully and keep consumption to a minimum. Please note that rates and availability are subject to confirmation and are a guide only until your booking has been accepted.
Hamelin Pool Caravan Park, Shark Bay, Hamelin Pool Western Australia 6532 Australia
From Perth or Carnarvon:
Take the Denham/Shark Bay Road on World Heritage Drive from the intersection at Overlander Roadhouse and follow the road for 25km until you reach Hamelin Pool Road. Turn right (north) onto the sealed road and follow the signs directing you to the Stromatolites and Telegraph Station. Continue for 5km until you arrive at the entrance, where a tree-lined drive leads you to a grassed area with a pool and the Historic Post Office/Reception.
From Denham:
Head south on the Denham/Shark Bay Road for 100 km. The only sealed road on your left is Hamelin Pool Road. Follow it for 5 km to the end, where you’ll find our entrance.
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
En-suite unit features a queen size bed, sleeping a maximum of two people. Enjoy the comfort of your own private bathroom. Has bed linen, air-conditioning, TV, bar fridge, kettle, crockery, cutlery, and glasses. Outside BBQ area with courtyard seating. campers kitchen in park. Pets not allowed in any of the accommodation. Rate of $150 remains the same for 1 or 2 person occupancy. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Open Plan
Max Guests: 4
Room Configuration: Open Plan
Max Guests: 4
1 Queen size bed plus 1 set of Bunks. Air Conditioned with tea and coffee making facilities as well as toaster, bar fridge, microwave and kettle. Enjoy your own television in the room as well. 10L of bottled water is provided to family rooms for the duration of your stay - a perk no other room type gets! BBQ facilities in court yard. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the unit. Sorry, no pets allowed in the unit. Rate is $150 per night. The 5 person family unit is $160 per night. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration:
Max Guests: 5
Room Configuration:
Max Guests: 5
1 Queen size bed plus 1 set of Bunks (configured with a double bed on the bottom bunk and a single bed on the top). Air Conditioned with tea and coffee making facilities as well as toaster, bar fridge, microwave and kettle. Enjoy your own television in the room as well. 10L of bottled water is provided to family rooms for the duration of your stay - a perk no other room type gets! BBQ facilities in court yard. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the unit. Sorry, no pets allowed in the unit. The 5 person family unit is $160 per night. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 1
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 1
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
1 person backpackers room. Comes with bed and linen, and own bar fridge and air conditioning. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the room. Sorry, no pets allowed in the room. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
2 person backpackers room. Comes with bed and linen, and own bar fridge and air conditioning. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the room. Sorry, no pets allowed in the room. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Dormitory
Max Guests: 3
Room Configuration: Dormitory
Max Guests: 3
3 person backpackers room. Comes with beds and linen, and own bar fridge and air conditioning. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the room. Sorry, no pets allowed in the room. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Dormitory
Max Guests: 8
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
Room Configuration: Dormitory
Max Guests: 8
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
8 person shared dorm style room. Each person gets their own single bed. Rate is $40 per person per night. BBQ facilities in court yard. Guests have the use of the caravan parks facilities including kitchen and swimming pool. Shared bathroom facilities. No running water in the unit. Sorry, no pets allowed in the unit. Please note that unless booking the full 8 beds, there may be other backpackers in the room too. Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Powered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Room Configuration: Powered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Powered hard ground site. Access to shared facilities including campers kitchen, swimming pool, BBQ area, amenity block and laundry facilities (laundry facilities subject to availability and are not guaranteed). Pet friendly - dogs must be on leash at all times. No drinking water provided. Power in all small items (fridge, phone, laptops) can be used normally. Power in all high-powered items (electric hot water system, toaster, kettle, air conditioning, microwave, coffee machine, hair dryer, electric fry pan, electric bbq) - please use one at a time. Storage available for Boats,caravans, motor home and Camper trailers. When requesting to book, please ensure you include the correct number of occupants, and the type and length of your vehicle setup (in metres or feet). Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Powered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Room Configuration: Powered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Grassed powered site - tents and swags only, NO wheels allowed on the grass. Access to shared facilities including campers kitchen, swimming pool, BBQ area, amenity block and laundry facilities. Sorry, no dogs allowed on grass sites - only on hard-ground sites. Storage available for Boats,caravans, motor home and Camper trailers. When requesting to book, please ensure you include the correct number of occupants, and the type and length of your vehicle setup (in metres or feet). Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Unpowered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Room Configuration: Unpowered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Unpowered hard ground site. Access to shared facilities including campers kitchen, swimming pool, BBQ area, amenity block and laundry facilities (access to laundry is subject to availability and not guaranteed). No drinking water provided. Dog friendly - dogs must be kept on leash at all times. Storage available for Boats,caravans, motor home and Camper trailers. When requesting to book, please ensure you include the correct number of occupants, and the type and length of your vehicle setup (in metres or feet). Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Room Configuration: Unpowered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Room Configuration: Unpowered Sites
Max Guests: 6
Grassed unpowered site - tents and swags only, NO wheels allowed on the grass. Access to shared facilities including campers kitchen, swimming pool, BBQ area, amenity block and laundry facilities. Sorry, no dogs allowed on grass sites - only on hard-ground sites. Storage available for Boats,caravans, motor home and Camper trailers. When requesting to book, please ensure you include the correct number of occupants, and the type and length of your vehicle setup (in metres or feet). Rates and availability as shown on this website are subject to confirmation.
Cancellations:
* Payment is require in full at time of booking
* Strictly no refund will be given for cancellations and no shows. Changes to bookings are permitted at no cost as long as this is done 4 weeks prior to the date of the actual booking.
* Please note, check-in is strictly between 2pm and 7:30pm. Arrival after 7:30pm will result in forfeiting your booking fee.
*Infants: children under the age of 3 years at the date of arrival. Children over 3 years at date of arrival will be charged at the children rate.
* If weather conditions change and you can not arrive due to adverse weather please claim from your holiday insurance for a refund.
Water Policy:
Bring your own drinking water as all water is bore water and not drinkable
You can purchased bottled water on site for $10 per 10 Litres.
Deposit on water key is $10 which is returned when key is returned on leaving
Fresh Water in the Family Shower Block toilets are run on bore water in Family unit block Double or Queen En Suite are all fresh water.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed in the accommodation, but are permitted if you are staying in the park in your own accommodation. Pets must be kept on lead at all times.
Please take your rubbish away with you when you leave.
The Maritime Muesum and Historic Australian Navel Display coming early 2014
