Avatars Abode Australia
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Avatar’s Abode is a 99 acre property of great natural beauty, on the summit of Kiel Mountain near Woombye on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. It has a panoramic view of the ocean to the east (shown above) and over valleys, farmlands and rolling blue hills to the west. The moderate, sub tropical climate favours lush plant growth. ..
Avatar’s Abode
There are cleared grassy areas and flower gardens around and near Baba’s House, the lovely old frangipani tree being a particular landmark.
Along walks below Baba’s House there are tall eucalypts; at a further distance there are groves of casuarina, and in the creek gullies rainforest plants predominate.
The property is the home of hundreds of species of Australian plants and much of Avatar’s Abode remains natural bushland. It is the habitat for many native birds and animals including wallabies, kookaburras, lorikeets, magpies, koalas, and bush turkeys.
He specified there was to be no publicity, no professional films or photographs and no meetings with people who were merely interested in Him. By Meher Baba’s wish, Avatar’s Abode can never be sold, but must be kept as a place of pilgrimage, a priceless treasure for generations to come.
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.
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
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 – $15 for an adult per night, child $7.50, with a maximum of $90 per adult per week. Maximum family weekly rate of $240. Cottages – $25 per night per adult, child $7.50, with a maximum per week of $150 per adult or a maximum family rate of $320. Maximum $30 per week for student aged child in all accommodation.
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 – AvatarsAbodeInfo@universal.net.au. If unable to contact Ros or Roy, phone Bernard Bruford (07) 5442 1487 or Bill Le Page (07) 5442 1248.
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.
(Excerpt from Website)
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