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ABOUT Taroom
The tell-tale sign that you’ve arrived in Taroom is the Steel Wings windmill at the northern entry to town. Manufactured around the turn of the 20th Century, the windmill is a rare commodity, being only one of two known windmills of its type still in working order.
The landmark says a lot about the town. Taroom is steeped in early European history and built on primary industries – first sheep, now cattle and grain.
The region opened up to settlers in the 1840s with the northern exploits of early explorer Ludwig Leichhardt. The good doctor took a liking to the place while camped by the Dawson River, carving his initials and year date – LL 1844 – into the bark of a coolabah tree. The initials long since gone – in somewhat controversial circumstances – the tree still stands pride of place in the main street, which is as it happens, the Leichhardt Highway.
A pleasant walk up the hill takes you to Gilbert’s Lookout, named after Leichhardt’s companion who met a violent end here.
Across town in Yaldwyn Street, Leichhardt Park is the site of Leichhardt’s memorial. The park is dedicated to the region’s native flora with weeping bottle brush, flaxleaf paperbark, lemon scented gum, swamp mahogany and bloodwood found throughout the grounds. The exception is a single Aleppo Pine, seeded from Lone Pine on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Places to stay near Taroom
Camp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom
14 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.
MoreCamp at Cracow Town
63 kmThere is a small campsite that is donation camping, the sites are powered and there are facilities and showers.
MoreCamp at Junction Park, Theodore
82 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
Pleasant and quiet rest area beside the Dawson River, suitable for caravans.
MoreWallaroo Outback Retreat
115 kmSet within towering eucalypts on 72,000 acres in the Carnarvon Ranges, Wallaroo Outback Retreat can accomodate upto 16 Guests in eight elegantly appointed glamping tents.
MoreCamping at Apex Park, Moura
121 kmApex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.
MoreCamping at Rotary Park – Moura
121 kmRotary Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire. A large parkland on the Dawson Highway suitable for caravans.
MoreInjune Possum Park
126 kmPossum Park is a multi functional venue that facilitates the Injune Races, Campdraft and Pony Club events.
MoreKenniff’s Gang Bush Camp
141 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.
This Pet Friendly campground is situated on
MoreRoma Explorers Inn
144 kmWelcome to Roma Explorers Inn, the ideal resort style destination in outback Roma, Queensland.
MoreRoma Central Motel
144 kmThe brand new Roma Central Motel offers contemporary well-appointed accommodation. They are centrally located and just a few minutes’ walk to most facilities in Roma.
MoreThings to see and do near Taroom
This pleasant lookout is located less than a kilometre from the town of Taroom. Enjoy a picnic lunch in an undercover area overlooking the Dawson
Gilberts Lookout
1 km
Nestled beneath Murphy’s Range in the central highlands, Lake Murphy is a perched lake and a photographer’s dream.
Lake Murphy Conservation Park
22 km
A colourful maze of gorges, sandstone outcrops, striking rock formations, and rare and threatened plant species.
Isla Gorge National Park
53 km
Cracow Beach is a beautiful spot on the Dawson River and Delusion Creek Junction, located 18 kilometres north-west of Cracow along Isla-Delusion Road.
Cracow Beach
64 km
Expedition National Park, in the Central Queensland Sandstone Belt, is a park of rugged gorges, spectacular views, remote camp sites, wildflowers and wildlife.
Expedition National Park
86 km
The largest privately held cattle station in the Banana Shire, Camboon has always had a reputation for being a mover and shaker
Camboon Cattle Station
92 km
A short drive from Moura provides travellers and locals with an incredible view of the Dawson mine, a large open-cut metallurgical, and export thermal mine.
Moura No.2 Memorial Lookout
119 km
Planning to come through Moura in your travels? Why not check out the Lion’s Park!
Lion’s Park – Moura
120 km
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex is a not to be missed stop when travelling through Wallumbilla.
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex
122 km
While at Taroom why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
142 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreBoobook Explore
144 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
293 kmDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreCotton Farm and Vineyard Tour
293 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
294 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
296 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
352 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
364 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
364 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
365 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
365 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreOutback Date Farms
367 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
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