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The Batchelor area is steeped in history from early Chinese market gardens, use as a base during the Second World War, and
pastoral and mining industries. There are old wartime campsites and airstrips where many people from allied countries served
during the Second World War. Mineral exploration and mining are active in the area.
Tropical fruit orchards, aviation, government services and the businesses relating to tourism provide employment in the area.
There are stores, health clinic, schools, police station, service station and mechanical workshop, hotel, caravan park, post office
and churches.
Today, Batchelor Resort, a 3 1/2 star resort, offers a choice of luxury hotel accommodation, self contained cabins, caravan and
camping facilities, fine dining for up to 100 guests, bistro dining for up to 80, bars, take-away food, souvenir shopping, bottle shop,
fuel, conference facilities for up to 60, choice of two swimming pools, mini golf, twice daily bird feeding, outdoor cooking facilities
and much, much more.
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