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ABOUT Prairie
Prairie is a small township to the east of Hughenden in Queensland’s Flinders Shire in the great North West. The township has a history as an old Cobb and Co depot and is serviced by an authentic Aussie hotel providing food and accommodation. The Prairie Hotel is a must-see for its collection of stockmen’s hats and other memorabilia.
The name Prairie would seem to be derived from the ‘prairie-like’ setting. The explorer William Landsborough passed through this area in 1862. He camped by Jardine Creek (named after the explorer Alexander Jardine), viewed Jardine Valley and named Tower Hill. The earliest occupants were the Dalleburra tribe and then came the settlers. Many sheep and cattle properties were developed around the area and helped the town to progress.
57 kilometres south of Prairie is Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve for those wishing to enjoy a natural waterhole. Kooroorinya offers swimming, bush walking, fishing and bird watching.
Places to stay near Prairie
The Birdsville Hotel
14,793 kmThe Birdsville Hotel is as remote as a place gets, standing since 1884 on the edge of the last untamed frontier, the Simpson Desert.
MoreBirdsville Tourist Park
14,793 kmThe Birdsville Caravan Park is the perfect place to relax on your journey and the ideal base for trips to the Simpson Desert National Park.
MoreNightcap at Barkly Hotel
15,047 kmGuests love Nightcap’s laid-back approach to quality accommodation and convenient location just six kilometres from the Mt Isa airport.
MoreIsa Hotel
15,047 kmThe Isa Hotel is the place for you to meet, socialise and be entertained, in a town where people are the defining feature.
MoreRedearth Boutique Hotel
15,047 kmRedearth Boutique Hotel brings a premium accommodation experience to the heart of Mount Isa.
MoreAbacus Motel
15,047 kmOffering outstanding accommodation for corporate guests and travellers, the Abacus Motel Mount Isa is situated close to the airport (4-minute drive).
MoreDiscovery Parks – Mount Isa
15,048 kmSet by the banks of the beautiful Leichhardt River, the holiday park Discovery Parks. Mount Isa is an excellent base to explore.
MoreSunset Tourist Park
15,048 kmNestled alongside a spring fed creek, Sunset Tourist Park is conveniently located close to the town centre with shops, cafes and a great bakery.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Argylla, Mount Isa
15,049 kmThe park is perfect for the stop over, take a dip in the pool or just relax poolside reading a book.
MoreAAOK Moondarra Caravan Park
15,049 kmAOK Moondarra Caravan Park provides quality accommodation to the travelling public and caravanners for long or short term stays in Mount Isa.
MoreDiamantina National Park camping
15,074 kmEnjoy spectacular sunsets and abundant bird life from river bank or beside the creek when camping in Diamantina ‘under the shade of a coolibah tree’.
MoreCooper’s Country Lodge
15,092 kmExperience the Australian Outback and the home of Australia’s largest dinosaur ‘Cooper’ onsite at Eromanga’s Natural History Museum at this exciting new outback stay.
MoreWindorah Caravan Park
15,110 kmThe Windorah Caravan Park has 57 powered sites and plenty of camping area, with two ablution blocks equipped with hot water and washing machines.
MoreThings to see and do near Prairie
Munga-Thirri National Park, aka Simpson Desert, offers outstanding outback scenery of parallel wind-blown sand dunes and clumps of spinifex for intrepid outback explorers.
Munga-Thirri National Park (Simpson Desert)
14,704 km
Standing at 30 metres in height, this awesome sand dune, Big Red, provides a challenge for any four wheel drive enthusiast.
Big Red
14,704 km
Birdsville Dunes Golf Club is one of Australia’s most iconic and remote golfing destinations — a true bucket-list experience where sport meets adventure.
Birdsville Dunes Golf Club
14,766 km
Explore the digital archive and experience court hearings from the past.
Birdsville Courthouse Experience
14,792 km
Birdsville Waterpark is a must-visit for families and children of all ages.
Birdsville Waterpark
14,793 km
Pelican Point is especially beautiful at sunset, against the arid backdrop of the desert.
Pelican Point (Birdsville Billabong)
14,793 km
This building serves as a symbol of Frontier Services’ rich history and enduring presence in one of our most iconic remote communities.
Birdsville Old Hospital Museum
14,793 km
One of Australia’s rarest plants, the Waddi Trees (Acacia puece) have spiky, needle-like leaves and thick bark. M
Waddi Trees
14,794 km
The Cameron Corner loop is an ideal way to experience the real Outback, discover the history of the early pioneers and enjoy the wildlife.
Cameron Corner
14,804 km
Outback birdwatching destination at permanent waterhole featuring bird hides, photography opportunities and dog-friendly camping facilities between two lakes near Bedourie.
Cuttaburra Crossing
14,832 km
Listed by the National Trust, the Carcory Homestead Ruins are an example of the rich history of the Diamantina.
Carcoory Ruins
14,844 km
The Burke and Wills Dig Tree is one of Australia’s National icons and an enduring reminder of the pioneering spirit.
Burke and Wills Dig Tree
14,858 kmWhile at Prairie why not try these Tours
Northern Heli-Co
0 kmNorthern Heli-Co provides unforgettable scenic flights, heli fishing experiences, custom charter options and aerial photography throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York areas.
MoreSheehan Events
0 kmSheehan Events is an Australian event management company specialising in premium outback events and bespoke air tours across regional Australia.
MoreBoobook Explore
0 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
0 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreOut the Back Australia Tours
0 kmOut the Back Australia Tours offers unparalleled, authentic outback experiences across Western Queensland’s most compelling destinations.
MoreCharleville School of Distance Education
0 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)
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
0 kmDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreStratford Country
0 kmStratford Country offers immersive tours of Indigenous and Pioneer history and modern beef production for self-contained caravaners on all-inclusive weekends.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
0 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
0 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreOutback Pioneers
0 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
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