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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 Quilpie
67 kmThe Lake Quilpie offers a range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
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 and Spas
75 kmThe Channel Country Tourist Park and Spas is the place to stay in Quilpie.
MoreAdavale Farm
91 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is located 67km North West of Chareville on Adavale Road. We are in the Queensland Outback on 40,000 acres. Our large sites offer the perfect place to base yourself and explore or to just relax […]
MoreMoble Homestead
110 kmJoin the Rutledge family on their creek and enjoy the unique charm of this bush home and its surrounds.
MoreCharleville Bush Caravan Park and Cottage
124 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.
MoreThe Rocks Motel and Restaurant
125 kmThe Rocks Motel offers a new era of accommodation to Charleville. City style accommodation meets country hospitality with 20 modern and stylish rooms.
MoreThe Rocks Motel
125 kmA new era in accommodation has opened in Charleville: Where city sophistication meets country hospitality.
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!
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
Located next door to the Visitor Information Centre is the Quilpie Shire Military History Museum.
This display features photographs, memorabilia and literature depicting Quilpie’s Military
Quilpie Shire Military History Museum
74 km
While at Cheepie why not try these Tours
Travel West Outback Tours
123 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreOutback Date Farms
123 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. We grow delicious eating dates. The farm is environmentally friendly, utilising recycled
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
125 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how our breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
125 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
126 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
127 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.
MoreDesert Gateway Dirt Bike Tours
192 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.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
289 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreOutback Pioneers
363 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
363 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
363 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
363 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
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