We are Les and Julie, the current caretakers for the village. We have years of remote WA caretaking experience and plenty of inspiring stories. We’re authorised wildlife carers so if you find an injured joey or wildlife on your travels getting here please bring it in to the front office where it can be rescued in cooperation with DBCA. If you have any special needs, we will be happy to facilitate for you. By phoning us we can understand if you wish to be near the kids swings, overlooking the oval, up near the bush, and some cottages have a queen bed, bunks and or more singles.
INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS:
Note: No Online Bookings :
Phone: Julie & Les (Caretakers) – 08 98845231 or sms 0467950380;
Email: ldwv@dryandravillage.org.au– Include your name/group; mobile phone #; number of guests; and preferred dates 1st – 2nd options. Most school holidays and weekends are booking out fast so more chances during the week.
The Office is open 9am to 5pm: Monday to Friday: but may not be attended the entire time; we will get back to you the same day, evening or next morning, ok, Julie is a volunteer, so be extra nice to her please.
If you get no answer, please leave a message – Be sure to speak slowly and leave a clear return number, as the phone in the bush is crackly.
NOTE: Due to the remoteness of the village, landline phone outages may happen. In this case please call or SMS the mobile number 0467950380.
Payment:
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of one day, or 50%, is required to hold your spot. The balance is payable on arrival and for Holidays and Long Week Ends are fully Pre-Paid, thanks. We can process your Mastercard/CC/ over the phone or arrange Direct Deposit.
Cancellation Guidelines: You can cancel or change your bookings up to 21 days before. Your deposit will go to a booking credit to use for a year or to give to a friend. If you cancel or change your booking, we can try and advertise it and allow someone else to visit, and will try and recredit some for next booking; A Re-Booking Fee of $30 may be incurred.
Please see the accommodation page for pricing.
Note: Single day bookings will/may incur a $30 surcharge. The larger cottages includes upto 4 guests in the basic fee, then extra adults are $30 per person per night or $15 / Child.
Check In/Out:
Check in is from 2pm. You’re welcome to come early for bbq lunch at the play ground and picnic area. Early check-ins are possible if approved ahead of time.
Check out by 10 am. This gives us time to do a Covid clean before the next guests.
If you need a early check in or later check out, then please ask, it may be possible.
Guests are required to clean the cottage on departure. This includes sweeping, wiping surfaces, mopping the floor, washing and putting away the dishes, clearing the fireplace if you use it, and emptying inside bins to outside bins. Failure to do so will result in a $30 minimum cleaning fee.
BYO linen, pillows, towels, toiletries, food, bottled drinking water (the tap water is potable, but you will need to take bottled water if walking along the trails or going for a long drive).
Interstate/International visitors can hire linen– please enquire upon booking.
NO Pets or Drones allowed.
Parking: Free Parking in designated “Signed Bays” along the Main gravel track = old’ Guru rd.
The “Inner track” is for Staff/Service Vehicles, and a “Safe Zone for Kids” to ride their bikes.
SCHOOL GROUPS: We have a Covid Plan; Evac Plan; Fire Hydrants; Fire Detectors; Fire Blankets; Cert of Currency; WWC; and can send this to your email upon request.
NOTE: Free Telstra Mobile Phone 4G service booster 50 metres near Office is now working for basic mobile calls and text only. You can also get 2 bars (Telstra+Optus) about 1.2km E, along Tomingly road on the x-roads of the Hill, where the road splits in two. ok.
Please check your car; tyre pressures, have spare jumper leads; spare good tyre; tyre pump; engine oil, gear oil, tow rope; ( Les can help with basic breakdowns, ok. )
New 15A EV charger plug at the Shed near Office, and a $20 donation should cover the usage, ok.
Google directions are wrong,,, Please enter the Park via Dryandra Rd=Tomingley Rd, via Wandering-Narrogin Road (above) OR Tomingley Road from York-Williams Road, as shown in these pictures (below).
