End of the Line Museum
Haven't we all wanted to say that we travelled to the 'end of the line?' Well now you can. When in Yaraka, make sure you pop in to the End of the Line Museum housed in the original railway station. While there, you'll [...]
Haven't we all wanted to say that we travelled to the 'end of the line?' Well now you can. When in Yaraka, make sure you pop in to the End of the Line Museum housed in the original railway station. While there, you'll [...]
Cool off in the sparkling waters of the Yaraka pool. It may well be a standard in-ground swimming pool, but, oh my goodness, what a view! The beautiful Yang Yang Ranges make for a picture perfect backdrop as you float [...]
If it's wildlife you're seeking, then head to Yaraka for wildlife galore. Some visitors have likened their visit to driving through a Safari Park. There's plenty of roos, but you're also likely to see goannas, goats, pi [...]
A short distance from the town of Yaraka, not far from Magee's Shanty is the lonely grave of gold miner Richard Magoffin. This grave is on the clay pan where Magoffin collapsed and perished from thirst. Sadly he was on [...]
The 360-degree views from the top of this Mesa hill leave every visitor shaking their heads in disbelief that so few people have discovered this spectacular Outback gem. Visitors compare Mt Slowcombe to being Queensland’ [...]
At the southern end of town you'll find the Tambo Dam and parklands. Spend time relaxing on the grassy areas with a picnic or fire up one of the free barbecues. The area is a wonderful habitat for water birds and local [...]
If you like your art alfresco, then you'll love the Blackall Sculpture Trail. There's an incredible sculpture of an Eagle in its Nest made from railway dog spikes, timber and bolts from an old bridge. This sculpture as [...]
Anything west of Blackall is considered 'beyond the Black Stump', in reference to the early surveying of the western regions. Nestled on Thistle Street behind the Blackall State School is a petrified wood memorial stump [...]
One of the most distinctive of Queensland trees is the bottle tree (Brachychiton rupestris). Look for it's round bulbous trunk, shaped rather like a skittle, with green bark (which turns grey in older specimens). The na [...]
Follow the Wilderness Way drive between Springsure and Tambo to discover sandstone formations, fresh water springs and spring wildflowers on a day's 4WD adventuring through this stunning landscape. Grab your camera and s [...]