Visiting Avatar's Abode

Meher Baba and mandali at Avatar's Abode

Location

Situated 100 km north of Brisbane - the capital city of Queensland, Australia - Avatar’s Abode is just 6 km inland on the Sunshine Coast, a popular holiday destination with surfing beaches and beautiful countryside. View maps.

Climate

Sub tropical, with temperatures ranging between 10-24 Celsius in winter and 25-35 in summer. Rainy season is in January (summer) through April with an annual rainfall of 1500-2000 mm (60-80 inches) per year.

Visiting Avatar’s Abode

People interested in learning more about Avatar Meher Baba and His place are welcome to visit the property during the hours of 9 am to 6 pm. There are toilets and tea/coffee making facilities but no food is available. Phone Bill Le Page (07) 5442 1248, or Ros or Roy Hayes (07)5442 1544, or Bernard Bruford (07) 5442 1487 to arrange your visit.

Accommodation on the Property

In the Pilgrim Quarters there is limited basic accommodation with share facilities. The bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are shared and visitors provide and cook their own food.

There are also two very pleasant self contained Cottages that sleep 1-6 people.

It is essential that persons who stay on Avatar’s Abode have a genuine interest in Meher Baba or wish to learn more about Him. Australian visitors are required to have visited the property as a day visitor before staying on the property.

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION DONATIONS: -
Pilgrim Quarters - $20 per night per adult, child $10, with a maximum per week of $120 per adult or a maximum family rate of $240. Maximum $40 per week for student aged child.

Cottages - $30 per night per adult, child $10, with a maximum per week of $180 per adult or a maximum family rate of $360. Maximum $40 per week for student aged child.

WHAT TO BRING - Flashlight, wet weather gear, bathers (especially summer - November to April). In winter, June to August, the days are warm (tee shirt & jeans) but nights are cold, so a jacket, jumper is required. Food (you do your own cooking - we can arrange for you to be taken shopping for supplies after or on arrival). Basic needs of tea, coffee, sugar and washing powder are supplied. All blankets and linen are supplied. Local telephone calls can be made but STD telephone facilities are not available; you could purchase a phone card if you need this service.

BOOKING - Ring Ros or Roy Hayes on (07) 5442 1544 or write care of 19 Meher Road, Woombye 4559, Australia. Fax (07) 5442 1700. Email - If unable to contact Ros or Roy, phone Bernard Bruford (07) 5442 1487. Please make your request at least 72 hours in advance to allow time for confirmation. Some days it can take up to 24 hours for messages and emails to be received and attended to. The maximum stay is two weeks.

Motel Accommodation

The Sunshine Coast is a holiday destination and there are nearby motels and caravan parks at a range of prices. (Note that camping is not permitted on Avatar's Abode).

How to get there

From Brisbane electric trains and buses are available to travel to Woombye (about an hour and a half to two hours travel). Commuter buses (Sunair.com.au, costs Aus$33 one way) travel from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast every hour (6am - 10pm).

There are direct flights to Maroochydore from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Jetstar / Virgin / Tiger Airways.

People who have booked accommodation should contact Ros or Roy to arrange to be transported from Maroochydore or Woombye to Avatar’s Abode. People coming for a day visit should phone Bill (07)5442 1248, Ros or Roy (07)5442 1544 or Bernard Bruford - (07) 5442 1487 for directions and information.

For overseas visitors, it could be worth considering entering Australia through Cairns, visiting the Barrier Reef and continuing your flight to Brisbane as an international traveller.

Local Transport

Avatar’s Abode is situated 4km from the village of Woombye which has a rail and bus service to towns in the area and Brisbane. However, as Avatar’s Abode is in a bush setting and is isolated, hiring a car is an advantage. The surrounding country is very beautiful and has many lovely areas to visit. But they are not well serviced with public transport. Sometimes local Baba Lovers can help out.

When to visit?

All year round. A special time to come is for the Anniversary of Meher Baba’s visit to the property. The Anniversaries are held on the Queen’s Birthday three-day weekend in June — this is held on weekend with the second Saturday in June. Accommodation on the property at this time is generally only available to volunteer workers at the Anniversary.

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