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ABOUT Nelia
Nelia is a quaint little town approximately 50 kilometres east of Julia Creek on the Overlander’s Way. Here you will find the world’s largest brolga sculptures and an active QCWA branch that is a central meeting place for families living in the district.
Nelia is home to Corella Creek Country Farm Stay which offers a variety of accommodation options and outback experiences. Breathtaking sunsets abound in Nelia.
Part of the Flinder’s River, the Punchbowl Water hole is an excellent spot for fishing, swimming and picnicking. The road is not fully sealed between Nelia and the Punchbowl Waterhole.
Places to stay near Nelia
Cobbold Village
Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region in Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreGoldfields Hotel & Finnigan’s Rest
Located in the Gulf Savannah region, The Goldfield’s Hotel is a landmark building in Forsayth, North QLD.
MoreDiamantina National Park Camping
Enjoy spectacular sunsets and abundant bird life from river bank or beside the creek when camping in Diamantina ‘under the shade of a coolibah tree’.
MoreMitchell Grass Retreat
Luxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.
MoreSaltbush Retreat
Saltbush Retreat’s rustic but beautiful accommodation reflects the unique textures and tones of Outback Queensland.
MoreKarumba Point Sunset Caravan Park
Karumba Point Sunset Caravan Park is Karumba’s most popular destination for visitors to Karumba.
MoreBarcaldine Country Motor Inn
The Barcaldine Country Motor Inn is a quality air-conditioned motel situated on the corner of the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways.
MoreBailey 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.
MoreCunnamulla 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.
MoreThings to see and do near Nelia
The Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex is located just off the main highway that runs through town with ample parking for cars, caravans and motorhomes.
Cloncurry Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex
The Waltzing Matilda Centre is a museum so steeped in Australiana that the architecture itself references the landscape and history of the local region.
Waltzing Matilda Centre
A place where there is nothing but you and nature, a birdwatchers and bushwalkers paradise.
Iningai Nature Reserve
A hidden gem in Ilfracombe, Queensland with a 1 mile display of farm machinery and local history, a great way to spend an afternoon.
Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile and Heritage Precinct (Ilfracombe , Qld)
The Ilfracombe Memorial Park, located in the centre of town offers access to the local swimming pool and Artesian Spa.
Ilfracombe Memorial Park, Swimming Pool and Spa
The Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre, a museum depicting the evolution of nature from 100 million years ago to the present.
Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre
Mount Slowcombe Lookout is located close to the small town of Yaraka. The panoramic view takes in the nearby Yang Yang ranges.
Mt Slowcombe Lookout
Yowah Artesian Spa. There are two pools, the first warmer than the second.
Yowah Artesian Pools
The Warrego River Walk takes you along the scenic banks of the Warrego, across black flood plains and through the channels.
Cunnamulla Riverwalk
Its story is also based on the same theme as Charleville water tower.
Cunnamulla Water Tower
The Artesian Time Tunnel located in the Cunnamulla Fella Visitor Centre takes visitors on a chronological journey through time in an interactive experience.
Cunnamulla Artesian Time Tunnel, Museum and Art Gallery
While at Nelia why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours
Red Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreNorth West Tours
North West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreOutback 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.
MoreOutback 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.
MoreOutback 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.
MoreYagurli Tours
Yagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
MoreBalloon Aloft Burketown
Balloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.
MoreDingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland
Whether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!
MoreEromanga 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.
MoreCharleville’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.
MoreOutback Date Farms
Outback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. We grow delicious eating dates. The farm is environmentally friendly, utilising recycled
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