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ABOUT Cheepie
Cheepie is the friendly ‘ghost town’ of the Quilpie Shire, nestled just off the Warrego Way and Natural Sciences Loop.
The township formed when the railway first came through in 1914 and gradually grew to have a police station, blacksmith, railway station, tent boarding houses, butcher shop, bakery and two vegetable gardens.
All that remains today of this once vibrant town is the old post office. The township of Cheepie is located approximately 80 kilometres east of Quilpie on the Charleville Road. The water supply was firstly brought to town by train and stored in tanks but it was later taken from the nearby Beechal Creek, a tranquil oasis amid the arid backdrop.
The Royal Mail was the first hotel in Cheepie, opening its door in 1926. Rural power was introduced in 1988. Drive out onto the Adavale turn-off to see the contrast of endless white peaks amidst the flat red earth, local native wildlife and trees.
Places to stay near Cheepie
The Lake
67 kmThe Lake Quilpie is just a short drive (4km) from downtown Quilpie with easy access for conventional vehicles, motorhomes, caravans and touring coaches.
MoreQuilpie Motor Inn
75 kmFamily operated Motel offering quality accommodation with ground level spacious en-suite units set in landscaped gardens and plenty of off-street parking.
MoreChannel Country Tourist Park & Spas
75 kmThe Channel Country Tourist Park and Spas is the place to stay in Quilpie.
MoreEvening Star Tourist Park
117 kmEvening Star Tourist Park is a boutique tourist caravan park in the heart of the Mulgalands at Charleville, in South West Queensland.
MoreWyandra Post, General Store and Caravan Park
118 kmWyandra Post offers a must-see general store, café and caravan park in one convenient stop on the Balonne Highway.
MoreCharleville Bush Caravan Park and Cottage
123 kmImagine sitting around the campfire under a chandelier of stars and waking to the sound of birds and a big blue outback sky.
MoreCMCA RV Park Charleville
124 kmRelax in this great bush setting just minutes from the centre of Charleville. The RV Park is for fully self-contained RVs only.
MoreCattle Camp Hotel Charleville
125 kmDiscover the heart of Charleville at Cattle Camp Hotel, where an authentic outback experience awaits you.
MoreCobb and Co Caravan Park Charleville
125 kmLocated in the heart of Charleville, our park offers a tranquil escape with modern amenities and a touch of rustic charm.
MoreHotel Corones Charleville
125 kmThe Hotel Corones is the most famous historic landmark in Charleville. It is one of the few masonry buildings built in the 1920’s
MoreWarrego Motel Charleville
125 kmCharleville Accommodation that feels easy the moment you arrive.
MoreMulga Country Motor Inn
125 kmExperience the perfect blend of friendly service and comfortable, quality amenities at The Mulga Country Motor Inn—your home away from home in the outback!
MoreBailey Bar Caravan Park
126 kmThis little tree lined park is a winter haven for many travellers looking for a homely stop over on their way to the north.
MoreThings to see and do near Cheepie
A stroll along the Bulloo River Walk is a tranquil way to appreciate the native flora and fauna of the Bulloo River Catchment.
Bulloo River Walk
73 km
Beat the heat and relax at the Quilpie Swimming Pool Complex. There is a children’s wading pool and kiosk available for your convenience.
Quilpie Memorial Swimming Pool
74 km
Whilst in Quilpie visit the Bob Young Memorial Park which is situated in Brolga Street it is a tribute to those who served our country.
Bob Young Memorial Park
74 km
Quilpie is the ‘End of the Railway Line’ or the beginning …… depending on how you want to look at things.
Quilpie’s ‘End of the Line’
74 km
Home to one of Quilpie Shire’s most iconic attractions, St Finbarr’s Church rests on the foundations of an intriguing history.
St Finbarr’s Opal Altar
74 km
The Quilpie Shire has long railway history with Quilpie being at the end of the Western railway line.
Quilpie Shire Railway Museum
74 km
Take your seat on the expansive green space in front of the supersized outdoor screen for the brand new Quilpeta Night Show.
Quilpeta – Quilpie Night Show Experience
74 km
The Quilpie Shire Gallery at the Visitor Information Centre showcases local talent as well as artists from over the country.
Quilpie Shire Gallery, Arts and Cultural Community
74 km
The Quilpie Powerhouse was turned on in Quilpie March 1952. Quilpie was the first town in Western Queensland to have a powerhouse.
Quilpie Powerhouse Museum
74 km
The Quilpie Shire, along the Natural Sciences Loop and Warrego Way has an incredible Military History and they want to share it with you.
Quilpie Shire Military History Museum
74 km
Allow the Quilpie Shire introduce you to a radiant beauty – the exquisite boulder opal.
Quilpie Opal Fossicking
75 km
While at Cheepie why not try these Tours
Yowah Nut Tag-alongs
129 kmSelf-drive tag-along tour teaching opal and Yowah nut fossicking with scenic views, Billy tea and bush poetry finale.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
137 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreOutback Date Farms
137 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
138 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
138 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreCharleville Cosmos Centre
139 kmUnlock the universe through unique experiences where the expanse of the cosmos meets the wild and natural beauty of Outback Queensland.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
140 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville School of Distance Education
140 kmYou are invited to come along and experience the Distance Education way of schooling. Charleville School of Distance Education (formerly Charleville School of the Air)
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
142 kmThe Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.
MoreOut the Back Australia Tours
151 kmOut the Back Australia Tours offers unparalleled, authentic outback experiences across Western Queensland’s most compelling destinations.
MoreThargomindah Birdwatching Tours
181 kmDiscover the Wild Side of Outback Queensland with Thargomindah Birdwatching Tours.
MoreDesert Gateway Dirt Bike Tours
181 kmFollow in the footsteps of Burke and Wills and explore some of the country’s most untouched and unique tracks where very few dare to venture.
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