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Eromanga

ABOUT Eromanga

Famous for being Australia’s furthest town from the ocean, Eromanga is located 108 kilometres west of Quilpie on the fully sealed Natural Sciences Loop and a quick detour off the Warrego Way.

Sustained by surrounding pastoral properties, some of which are over 8,000 square kilometres, Eromanga is also home to the Eromanga Oil and Gas Basin, which produces around one and a half million barrels of oil each year.

A visit to the Eromanga Natural History Museum to learn about the dinosaur fossils found near the town is a must! The museum is discovering new Australian dinosaurs in an area of Australia where they have previously never been found.

Australia’s South West Queensland’s Channel Country is home to Australia’s largest dinosaur fossil discoveries, the 95 million year old Eromanga dinosaurs. These exciting new dinosaurs are some of the world’s largest dinosaurs!

The Old Royal Hotel, built in 1885, is one of the town’s original buildings and was once a Cobb & Co. staging post. Visit the Living History Centre for a dose of history and information on early settlers, industry and opal mining. Next door is a park with playground and barbecue facilities and a stunning mining memorial, which is inlaid with real opal.

Visitors are welcome to a community barbecue held Saturday nights and annual events, including the Easter Eromanga Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana, are a great place to meet and yarn with locals from around the region.

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Places to stay near Eromanga

The Lake Quilpie

The Lake Quilpie offers a range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Artesian Waters Caravan Park

Artesian Waters Caravan Park is a popular spot for opal fossickers and tourists alike. It is located in the heart of the Yowah opal fields,

Hotel Cunnamulla

Hotel Cunnamulla offers real country comfort with classic country hotel-style rooms with private ensuites.

Cunnamulla Tourist Park

The park is ideally located at the cross roads of the Matilda and Adventure Highways and is the perfect spot to base yourself.

Bailey Bar Caravan Park

This little tree lined park is a winter haven for many travellers looking for a homely stop over on their way to the north.

Charlotte Plains

Charlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla Queensland!

Mitchell Grass Retreat

Luxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.

Maree’s Farmstay

Maree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.

Glenmorgan Bottle Tree Inn

Stop overnight at The Bottle Tree Inn. Settle into an air-conditioned self-contained motel unit, and then enjoy a counter meal at the pub attached.

Camp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom

Chain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.

Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.

Camp at Neville Hewitt Weir, Baralaba

Chain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.

Camping at Apex Park, Moura

Apex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.

Quilpie Memorial Swimming Pool

Whitula Gate Museum

Hydro Power Plant

Leahy Historical House

Dowling Track

Saddliers Waterhole and Hamburg Creek

Morven Historical Museum

Redbank Park, Jericho

Mitchell on Maranoa Art Gallery

Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building

Jack Brown Lions Park

Richmond Fossil Hunting Sites

While at Eromanga why not try these Tours

Eromanga Natural History Museum

The Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.

Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’

Discover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.

WWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville

Discover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.

Outback Pioneers

Outback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.

Outback Aussie Tours – Day Tours

Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.

Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours

The Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.

Dingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland

Whether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!

St George Heritage Tour

Discover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.

Cotton Farm and Vineyard Tour

Don’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.

Sandytown River Cruises

Sandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.

North West Tours

North West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.

Cobbold Gorge Tours

Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.

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