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Country Towns

Discover The Wonders of The Outback Are you curious to explore

the wonders of the outback?

Then look no further than the Quilpie Shire in
far South West Queensland!

Quilpie Shire Annual Events

• Eromanga Rodeo, Campdraft & Gymkhana - Easter
• Toompine Quick Shears – April
• Quilpie Diggers Race Club Meeting – May
• Adavale Rodeo, Campdraft & Gymkhana - May
• Outback Fringe Festival - June
• Kangaranga Do Street Party – August

• Quilpie District Show & Rodeo – September
• Quilpie Diggers Pride of the West - September

ake your first stop in Quilpie, the St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church Opal Altar.
Visitor Information Centre, Museum Take a day trip from Quilpie and meet
Tand Gallery and let the friendly local Australia’s Largest Dinosaur “Cooper”. The
staff help you get the most out of you stay in Eromanga Natural History Museum offers
the Shire. Be sure to visit the Quilpie Shire a range of guided tour and experiences for
Military History Museum and Rail Museum the whole family.
located next door to the Information Chasing some action? Check out the
Centre. stunning Hell Hole Gorge National Park,
Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade north of Adavale. 4wd through some of
of a river red gum along the Bulloo River the most picturesque scenery you’ll find in
or have your breath taken away by a Outback Queensland.
beautiful outback sunset atop Baldy Top The Quilpie Shire is filled with
Lookout. experiences and beauty you won’t find *** TO ENSURE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON EVENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE ***
Try your luck fossicking for opals at anywhere else so Quilpie Visitor Information Centre | P: (07) 4656 0540 | F: (07) 4656 1441
the designated Opal Fossicking area or visit us and discover for yourself why 51 Brolga Street, QUILPIE QLD 4480 | tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.au | www.visitquilpieshire.com
see this amazing gem in all its glory at the the Quilpie Shire is…..Simply Unique!!
Relax & Rejuvenate on The Shores of Lake Macquarie

RELAX AND

REJUVENATE

at one of our four holiday parks at
Lake Macquarie, just 90 minutes

north of Sydney.

Pay for 6 nights

and stay an extra

night for free*. f you are looking for affordable and tennis courts, this park has all you will

accommodation options in spectacular need during your stay. There is also boat
Ilocations, you can’t go past Lake Mac access to the lake or open sea nearby.
Holiday Parks. Located on the shores of the Swansea Gardens Lakeside Holiday
largest coastal saltwater lake in the Southern Park is a fantastic option for a family
Hemisphere – between Sydney, Newcastle escape. This spacious Holiday Park offers
and the Hunter Valley Wine region – Lake a large heated resort-style pool, mini golf
Mac Holiday Parks occupy prime positions course, basketball courts, tennis courts,
for boating, fishing, swimming and water a recreation room and camper’s kitchen
sports. With four holiday parks to choose along with children’s playgrounds. Located
from and plenty to see and do, there is lots right on the shores of the lake, it is the
to love about Lake Macquarie. perfect spot to drop a line.
Belmont Pines Lakeside Holiday Around the other side of the lake, Wangi
Pensioners Park is the perfect spot to stop and Point Lakeside Holiday Park is one of the
relax. Surrounded by water and offering area’s best-kept secrets. This Park offers
card discount incredible water views, this Park features the best of both worlds, right on the edge
a swimming pool, children’s playground, of the lake and surrounded by a flora and
available recreation room, barbecue and a camper’s fauna reserve offering plenty of walking
*Terms and conditions apply. kitchen – which means you don’t have to trails. The park also has a jetty and boat
pack the kitchen sink. There are also boat- ramp right in front.
launching facilities nearby. Lake Mac Holiday Parks is currently
If the beach is more your scene, then offering guests a Stay 7 Pay 6 deal, which
Belmont | Blacksmiths | Swansea | Wangi Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park is the provides a free night’s accommodation
lakemacholidayparks.com.au place to go, just a five-minute stroll from a for week-long stays during low and off-
patrolled beach that only the locals seem to peak seasons. To find out more, visit
or freecall 1800 626 438 know about. Featuring a resort-style pool, lakemacholidayparks.com.au or free call
www.lakemacholidayparks.com.au recreation room, barbecues, campfire area 1800 626 438.

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