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ABOUT Muttaburra
Muttaburra derives its name from the local Aboriginal tribe of Mootaburra which means the meeting of waters and has the distinction of being the town closest to the geographic centre of Queensland. Although Muttaburra is only small in population with around 200 people, it has a huge reputation for its hospitality and a strong community-minded population. Muttaburra’s most famous moment heads back to when grazier Doug Langdon uncovered the fossilised skeleton of a dinosaur.
The Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni was a land-living, plant-eating dinosaur that roamed the earth 100 million years ago. The discovery of the skeleton was the first of its kind in Australia and Muttaburra celebrates this with a statue of the Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni in the Park in Bruford Street. This was the second most complete dinosaur skeleton found in Queensland and is the first of five Muttaburrasaurus skeletons found in Australia. The fossilised remains of the dinosaur are currently housed in the Queensland Museum in Brisbane.
As there are several spots along the Thomson and Landsborough Rivers, camping, fishing and water sports are some of the greatest leisure activities on offer. The Muttaburra area is renowned locally for being a great place to fish for the famous Yellow Belly or Golden Perch.
Dr Joseph Andrew Arratta was the resident doctor in Muttaburra from 1925 until he retired in 1960. He was not only a popular local figure but a pioneer in techniques for performing operations in isolated areas under clinically demanding conditions. After the closure of the hospital in 1989, the building was converted into a historical medical display museum and named after its longest-serving doctor – Dr Arratta. Guided tours of the Museum can be arranged by calling into the Muttaburra Visitor Information located in the post office.
Places to stay near Muttaburra
Goodberry Broadwater Campground
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MoreThings to see and do near Muttaburra
The replica of the Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni has a new home in the Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre.
Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre
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Muttaburra has the distinction of being the town closest to the geographic Centre of Queensland. A new monument has been constructed to mark the location.
Centre of Queensland Monument
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Located in the picturesque town of Muttaburra, home to the Muttaburrasaurus is the Dr Arratta hospital museum. The museum houses an array of medical artefacts
Dr Arratta Museum
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Longreach Golf Club offers a genuine outback golfing experience where red dirt, blue skies, and warm hospitality come together.
Longreach Golf Club
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Located approximately 40 minutes drive from Longreach, Starlight’s Lookout can be accessed from unsealed Muttaburra-Westside Road.
Starlight’s Lookout
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Darr River Downs is a family owned 55,000 acre merino sheep and beef cattle station located 50 minutes drive north west of Longreach, Queensland.
Darr River Downs Station
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The White Bull in Gordon Street Aramac commemorates one of the most famous cattle stealing episodes in Australia’s history.
The White Bull
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View the story of the famous cattle rustler Harry Redford at the Harry Redford Interpretive Centre in Gordon Street Aramac.
Harry Redford Interpretive Centre
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A herd of little white bulls has joined Aramac’s famous White Bull to recognise the exploits of Harry Redford.
Adorabulls
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The Aramac Tramway Museum houses collections of memorabilia from the pioneering days of the Aramac district.
Aramac Tramway Museum
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The Thompson River is located approximately four and a half kilometres north west of Longreach along the Landsborough Highway (follow the signs to Winton).
Thomson River, Longreach
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The Longreach School of Distance Education is a unique experience and is one of 16 distance education schools in the country.
Longreach School of Distance Education P&C Tourism
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