Stubby Bend
On the banks of the Barcoo River away from the highway noise, Stubby Bend offers fully self-contained travellers a free site for camping. A variety of birds visit the area throughout the day, you can watch the kangaroos [...]
Barcoo Weir
Take a stroll down to the Barcoo Weir built back in 1934 to provide greater water security for the community. A pipeline linking Oma Waterhole to the Weir was constructed in 1960. In earlier times town water was sourced [...]
Yuranigh Pond
This pond, located six kilometres out of town on Emmet Road, was named after Yuranigh a famous Aboriginal Australian who lived near Molong in New South Wales. A rather solitary person of some standing among his people, Y [...]
Wildlife Spotting
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 [...]
Mt Slowcombe
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’ [...]
Tambo Dam
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 [...]
Bottle Trees
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 [...]
Salvator Rosa National Park
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 [...]
Idalia National Park
Idalia National Park is 113km south-west of Blackall in the Gowan Ranges. Access to Idalia is suitable for four-wheel-drive only. Take the Isisford Road from Blackall for 42km then turn left into the Yaraka Road. At the [...]
Langlo-Adavale 4WD Track
Take a side trip along the Langlo-Adavale Road for an off-road adventure between Tambo and Blackall. The drive won't disappoint if you love taking in sensational outback landscapes. See native wildlife and livestock as y [...]
