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10 Mile Fishing Spot - Charleville  

The coffee coloured water of the Warrego River provides visitors and locals with a great camping, fishing or swimming spot. Peace and quiet has never been more accessible. Only 16 kilometres north of the Charleville Central Business District, the ...

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18 Mile Fishing Spot - Charleville  

You can have your own slice of Warrego heaven just 28 kilometres north of Charleville Central Business District, at the 18 Mile Warrego River fishing spot. The Warrego River stretches from the Carnarvon Gorge in the north to Bourke in the south (New ...

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27 Mile Warrego River Fishing Spot - Charleville  

Imagine the peace and quiet, the smell of a Yellowbelly cooking, the star filled nights and the fire crackling lazily away. Now you can wake up, get up and plan your fishing trip to the 27 Mile Warrego River Fishing Spot. It’s only 40 kilometres f ...

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Adventure Way - Thargomindah  

The Adventure Way takes you from Brisbane to Adelaide via Queensland's richest grain and cotton producing area surrounding Dalby. It travels through Brigalow and belah belts to the outback plains where mulga lines the road and eventually gives way t ...

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Allan Tannock Weir - Cunnamulla  

The Allan Tannock Weir is situated on the Warrego River five kilometres south of Cunnamulla. There is a picnic area with wood fuel barbecue, swimming and fishing are permitted one hundred metres from the Weir Wall. A boat ramp is situated five hundre ...

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Alpha Murals - Alpha  

Alpha is branded the ‘Town of Murals’ due to the 27 colourful murals painted on buildings throughout the town. Each mural depicts a different aspect of pioneering and contemporary rural life. Two local artists Alice McLaughin and Benny Fuentes ...

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Alpha Native Flower Garden - Alpha  

Australian and South African natives plus varieties of Stattis grow on this two and half acre site, Alpha Native Flower Garden, beside Alpha Creek. Feel free to stroll amongst the endemic plant species keeping a look out for the many native birds an ...

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Alpha Petrified Wood - Alpha  

The volunteers at the Rowley Roberts Tourist Information Centre can show you examples of petrified wood and direct you to where you might see this in its natural setting. Petrified wood is a type of fossil, in which the tissues of a dead plant are re ...

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Artesian Arts and Arts West - Blackall  

Artesian Arts, located in Shamrock Street in Blackall, is the premier retail outlet for authentic Australian made art and craft in Central Western Queensland. Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Artesian Arts – the reta ...

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Augathella 4x4 Stock Route Trail - Augathella  

Accessible by 4x4 only the stock route around Augathella is designed for you to follow in the footsteps of the sheep and cattle men of Australia, to discover a totally different way of life. You will find all the 'constructions' used by drovers to ...

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Augathella Kenniff Tree - Augathella  

There is nothing like having a connection to Bushrangers. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the notorious Bushrangers, the Kenniff Brothers tethered their horses under this magnificent old Coolibah tree, between their many cattle and horse stea ...

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Augathella Moonlighters Theatre - Augathella  

Augathella has a colourful and unique history, and it's one they love to share. Among many other things, it's a history full of Bullock Teams, notorious Bushrangers, Shearing, Rodeos and Outback life. To celebrate this history, a 20 minute documenta ...

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Augathella Murals - Augathella  

A picture speaks 1,000 words. Many of the buildings and fences in the Main Street, Augathella feature a fabulous series of murals depicting Augathella’s history. The latest Mural explains the 'Smiley' story. For those of you that may not be awar ...

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Augathella Wrought Iron Sculptures - Augathella  

Augathella has a wonderful collection of rustic Wrought Iron Sculptures. Along Main Street you will find the sculptures. They are whimsical and humorous and are well worth a look. Bring the family along and see what the artists of Augathella have to ...

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Australia's Dinosaur Trail - Winton  

Follow in the footsteps of the prehistoric creatures that once roamed this ancient land. Australia's Dinosaur Trail encompasses the towns of Richmond, Hughenden and Winton which all have their own unique dinosaur stories to tell. In Richmond, visit K ...

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Australian Agricultural College - Longreach Campus - Longreach  

The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural College, established in 1967, is the largest and longest established provider of practical agricultural and vocational training in Queensland. The Longreach Campus of the Australian Agricultural Co ...

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Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame - Longreach  

Discover the history behind some of Australia's bravest and most intrepid explorers - the stockmen and Aborigines of early pioneering Australia at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Over 60 per cent of the collection is on display whilst the r ...

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Australian Workers Heritage Centre - Barcaldine  

Located in the iconic outback Queensland town of Barcaldine, the Australian Workers Heritage Centre is the custodian of the rich heritage, history and traditions of all working Australians. Opened in 1991 and described by many as the unsung wonder of ...

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Bakers Bend Warrego River Fishing Spot - Charleville  

Bakers Bend fishing spot on the Warrego River is one of the best camp sites on the River. The banks are grassy, the trees shady, and peace and quiet, well let’s just say it doesn't come any better than this. There are no amenities here, just you ...

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Basalt Byways - Hughenden  

The Basalt Byways are two four wheel drive tracks winding between the landscapes north of Hughenden. These tracks take you on a journey through some amazing country featuring rolling landscapes of basalt walls and deep valleys. Basalt rock is typical ...

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Bedourie Outback Golf Course - Bedourie  

The Bedourie Outback Golf Course is a picturesque desert nine-hole course with many challenges which suit beginners and advanced players. The Bedourie Outback Golf Course is situated alongside Lakes Larry and Sampson. So bring your friends along and ...

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Bedouries Artesian Spa and Swimming Pool - Bedourie  

Bedourie's Artesian Spa and Swimming Pool Complex has a 22 person Therapeutic Spa, which is one of the favourite for locals and visitors alike. The crystal clear water comes directly from the artesian bore in town and the 25 metre swimming pool is be ...

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Beta Railway Station Museum - Alpha  

The Beta Railway Station Museum houses railway equipment relevant to the steam train era 1880s, as well as historical photos of the local railway establishment. The museum is tribute to the pioneers and settlers who established the township over 100 ...

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Between the Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail - Barcaldine  

Between the Bougainvilleas is an award winning heritage trail, which showcases some of Barcaldine’s varied and colourful history. Maroon signs featuring a windmill logo have been placed at significant historical sites around Barcaldine. Each sig ...

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Bi-Centennial Museum - Cunnamulla  

The Bi-Centennial Museum is located in the library and it is open Monday to Friday. The building was once the Masonic Lodge and the Lodge memorabilia is on display. The large photographic display is a record of the development of the town. Check o ...

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Big Red - Birdsville  

Standing at 30 metres in height, this awesome sand dune, Big Red, provides a challenge for any four wheel drive enthusiast. The first of 1,113 dunes in the Simpson Desert, the spectacular sunsets from the top of Big Red are an experience not to be mi ...

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Bilby Experience - Charleville  

Charleville, Outback Queensland hosts the unique Bilby Experience. Visit the Breeding Programme and learn all about these endearing endangered marsupials. Come visit, meet and enjoy a wildlife experience that is close to our hearts and will become cl ...

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Birdsville Cemetery - Birdsville  

Visitors are welcome to take a stroll around the historic cemetery in Birdsville, situated in Adelaide Street. The Birdsville Cemetery houses many old gravesites of the early pioneers and is a testament to the hardships they endured in this desert co ...

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Blackall Aquatic Centre - Blackall  

What better way to rest, relax and unwind after a day's sightseeing but in the warm waters of the Great Artesian Basin at Blackall Aquatic Centre. Set in tropical surroundings, the oasis comprises of a 50 metre pool, two paddle pools and a naturally ...

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Blackall Woolscour - Blackall  

The Blackall Woolscour is the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. This complex is a living museum with a direct link to Australia’s pioneering era. The Woolscour started being built in 1906 and started operation in 1908 a ...

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Bladensburg National Park - Winton  

Bladensburg National Park is a large, remote park protecting Mitchell grass downs and channel country. It is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife, including tiny mammals called dunnarts. Flat-topped mesas and sandstone ranges form a pleasing backd ...

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Boulia Sports and Aquatic Centre - Boulia  

Even when travelling through Queensland’s Outback, a state of the art sports and aquatic centre is only as far away as the sign to Boulia. The recently constructed four million dollar Boulia Sports and Aquatic Centre is proving to be an oasis for ...

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Burke and Wills Dig Tree - Thargomindah  

The Burke and Wills "Dig Tree" is one of Australia's National icons and an enduring reminder of the pioneering spirit and extreme harshness of the outback at any time. Nappa Merrie Station is proud to officially manage the site on behalf of the Royal ...

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Burke and Wills Tree - Birdsville  

The Burke and Wills Tree at Birdsville was marked as part of the Burke and Wills expedition in the 1800s. Local history records that this Coolibah Tree, on the banks of the Diamantina River bears the marking BW-C76 1860. It was marked by a party whi ...

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Bush Tucker Garden - Richmond  

Richmond not only has a wonderful recreational lake but now boasts a magnificent waterfall as the centre piece of its new Bush Tucker Garden. It is located on the west bank of Lake Fred Tritton below the Lake View Caravan Park. There are more than 90 ...

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Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre - Richmond  

Step back in time and discover the story of Richmond and the surrounding area over the past 150 years. The much anticipated Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre was officially opened by Senator Mark Furner on Saturday, May 23 2009. Built from loca ...

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Camooweal Caves National Park - Camooweal  

The 13,800 hectares of semi-arid Barkly Tablelands that make up Camooweal Caves National Park are characterised by open eucalypt woodland, spinifex, turpentine wattle shrubland and extensive areas of Mitchell grass plains. The park provides a stopove ...

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Carcory Homestead Ruins - Bedourie  

Listed by the National Trust, the Carcory Homestead Ruins are an example of the rich history of the Diamantina. The building was built in the 1870s from local limestone. It was abandoned by Sir Sydney Kidman after battling extreme drought in the ea ...

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Charleville Heritage Trail Drive - Charleville  

The history of Charleville unfolds as you travel around the area. Visit the landing site of early aviators and the ruins of the old Wool Scour. Find the site of the brewery that once operated in Charleville, learn how the first bore was sunk, wonder ...

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Charleville Heritage Trail Walk - Charleville  

Look above the verandah's to discover buildings of historical significance. Discover a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to 1888. Above the verandah rooflines, buildings have retained their original character and tell the story of an e ...

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Charleville Historic House Museum - Charleville  

Historic House houses a collection of historic artifacts ranging from photographs and furniture to vehicles and newspapers. A wonderful example of early Queensland architecture, built in 1888 as the original National Bank building. Many of the origin ...

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Charleville Photographic Display - Charleville  

The Charleville Town Hall houses a photographic display that highlights the Outback way of life and its characters. The collection, donated by talented local photographers, is a snap shot of Outback life and experiences. Bring the family along and im ...

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Charleville Royal Flying Doctor Centre - Charleville  

'Help keep the Royal Flying Doctor Flying'. A visit to this 'Doctor' will give you a glimpse of a service the Outback cannot do without. Starting with an introductory film, that explains a little of the everyday life of the service you can then ...

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Charleville School of Distance Education - Charleville  

Imagine going to school every day and you are the only child sitting in the classroom. This is everyday life for hundreds of children who live in remote areas and are unable to attend 'a typical school'. Visitors are invited to see first hand how th ...

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Charleville Self-Drive Itineraries - Charleville  

The Charleville Visitor Information Centre has produced a series of self-drive itineraries that are designed to ‘get you outback’. The itineraries take you on a circuit drive of the surrounding area, through small towns, past large stations and ...

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Charleville Skate Park - Charleville  

Travelling with teenagers? Let them stretch their legs in Charleville's new skate park. Conveniently located next door to the swimming pool. Let your kids try out their skills against the local talent and enjoy some peace and quiet of your own. Plea ...

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Charleville Swimming Pool - Charleville  

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Murweh Shires Council public pool in Charleville. Surrounded by lush green grass and barbecue tables, this is your opportunity to let the kids burn off some energy, while you sit back and relax. The pool is open during ...

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Charleville Visitor Information Centre - Charleville  

The Charleville Visitor Information Centre is an accredited Tourism Information Centre with Tourism Queensland. Services offered by the Information Include: information on all local attractions and activities; self drive walk and touring itinerarie ...

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Charleville Weather Balloon Release - Charleville  

Do you know how meteorologists predict the weather? Stop wondering and get some answers by visiting the Charleville Bureau of Meteorology. You can choose to enjoy a guided tour of the facility with a Meteorologist or simply observe the automated pro ...

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Charlotte Plains Station - Cunnamulla  

Charlotte Plains is offering an authentic outback experience, exploring 70,000 acres of a working sheep and cattle station. Charlotte Plains is 54 kilometres east of Cunnamulla on the Adventure Way. While at Charlotte Plains enjoy nature's spa bath, ...

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Cow Bay Beach

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Finding Utopia in Hervey Bay

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Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

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Thornton’s Beach at Cape Tribulation

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