Steeped with a rich pioneering and prehistoric history and an abundance of birdlife and natural wonders, Quilpie has plenty of things to keep you entertained between the legs of the Outback Queensland Masters.
Quilpie is home to ‘The Jewel of the Outback’, the beautiful boulder opal, and you see the opal in all its glory at St. Finbarr’s Church with the spectacular Opal Altar or try your luck at the free opal fossicking area 2km west of town.
Explore the Shire Museum, Military History Museum, Rail Museum and Regional Gallery with free Wi-Fi at the Quilpie Visitor Information Centre.
Listen for names such as Tully, Durack and Costello, who were among the first settlers. Hear about the struggles during flood and drought and the hardship of isolation from the people who have experienced it on the interactive compact disc at the Quilpie Shire Museum.
A 10-minute walk to the top of Baldy Top and you will be rewarded with complete panoramic views sure to take your breath away.
Baldy top is a magnificent boulder formation formed naturally over millions of years and is part of the Grey Range.
You have not seen the Australian Outback until you have seen it from Baldy Top!
Quiplie Visitor Information Centre
51 Brolga Street,
Quilpie, Quilpie Area
Queensland 4480
www.visitquilpieshire.com
Book ahead with a selection of motel, hotel and caravan park accommodation.
CHANNEL COUNTRY TOURIST PARK AND SPAS
21 Chipu St, Quilpie
(07) 4656 2087
www.channelcountrytouristpark.com
IMPERIAL HOTEL/MOTEL
42 Brolga St, Quilpie
(07) 4656 1300
quilpiehotel6@bigpond.com
MOBLE HOMESTEAD
3176 Tobermory Rd, Quilpie
(07) 4656 4731
www.moblehomestead.com.au
QUILPIE HERITAGE INN
36-38 Brolga St, Quilpie
(07) 4656 1427
www.quilpieheritageinn.com
QUILPIE MOTOR INN
80 Brolga St, Quilpie
(07) 4656 1277
www.quilpiemotorinn.com
THE LAKE QUILPIE
Diamantina Development Rd, Quilpie
0418 947 955
www.thelakequilpie.com
15 & 16 June
22 & 23 June
29 & 30 June
6 & 7 July
13 & 14 July
19, 20 & 21 July
