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ABOUT Thangool
More than 130 years in the making, Thangool first opened to settlers, who tried it as a sheep run in the 1850s. Soon to fail, beef cattle were introduced and later, dairy and cotton took hold. Based on the success of these industries, a make-shift town sprang up.
Today, the town is home to a sizable squab industry, providing Australia with 60 per cent of its squab supplies. As you travel through the district, you’ll see large paddocks of sorghum, wheat, sunflower, barley and mung bean crops, the mainstays of local food production.
A one pub town, Thangool is a great place to fuel up on a hearty meal and fill up the tank before pushing on to Callide Dam or spectacular natural features such as Kroombit Tops National Park and Mount Scoria – both found in the vicinity.
Places to stay near Thangool
Winterfest Campground
9 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Winterfest campground is in Biloela in Central Qld nestled beside Kroombit Creek. We are located close to Rockhampton and Gladstone.A beautiful and peaceful spot on a working herb and cattle farm. Once a year in July the property […]
MoreCamp at Queensland Heritage Park, Biloela
12 kmQueensland Heritage Park and Visitor Information Centre offers affordable camping in Biloela, in the Banana Shire.
MoreLake Callide Retreat
13 kmGreat news for campers, fishing fans, and visitors to Biloela – the wait is over – Lake Callide Retreat is open!
MoreCamp at Goovigen Recreation Grounds
48 kmGoovigen Recreation Grounds is a quiet, low-cost campground located on Stone Crescent in Goovigen. Grassy and slab sites available with easy access from the highway.
MoreCamping at Apex Park, Moura
61 kmApex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.
MoreCamping at Rotary Park – Moura
61 kmRotary Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire. A large parkland on the Dawson Highway suitable for caravans.
MoreCamp at Junction Park, Theodore
72 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
Pleasant and quiet rest area beside the Dawson River, suitable for caravans.
MoreCamping at Dululu
78 kmDululu Rest Area offers affordable camping in Dululu, in the Banana Shire.
MoreCamp at Neville Hewitt Weir, Baralaba
85 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
MoreThings to see and do near Thangool
This striking mountain rises above plains of grazing land, and features basalt columns, rocky scree slopes, open woodlands, vine thickets and diverse bird life.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park
6 km
Located a 35 minute drive from Taroom, Glebe Weir is pet-friendly and offers mostly un-powered sites with a limited number of powered sites.
Glebe Weir
10 km
Located in Kroombit Tops National Park, in the Banana Shire QLD is the 1945 crash site of Beautiful Betsy, the ill-fated WWII Liberator bomber.
1945 crash site of Beautiful Betsy, Kroombit Tops
10 km
Come for the day or come for a week!
Whether you’re passing through Moura, or wanting to stop for a rest
Moura – Dawson River Rest Area
10 km
The Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery displays a variety of exhibitions from the region including touring shows, and works by local artists.
Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery
10 km
Greycliffe Homestead was originally built in the 1870s and constructed of slabs cut with adze and a pitsaw, rafters were crafted from round bush timber.
Greycliffe Homestead
11 km
The Spirit of the Land Mural is an extraordinary dedication to the history of the land.
Spirit of the Land Mural
12 km
The Queensland Heritage Park complex in Biloela, Central Queensland, represents a celebration of our nation’s glorious past and the pioneering spirit of Australians.
Queensland Heritage Park
12 km
Callide Dam is located 12 kilometres from Biloela via sealed road and approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Gladstone via the Dawson Highway.
Callide Dam
13 km
A short drive from Biloela provides travellers and locals with an incredible view of the Callide Dam and Power Station.
Callide Mine Lookout
18 km
While at Thangool why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
291 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreBoobook Explore
293 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
442 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
442 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
443 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
445 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
483 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
483 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
484 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
484 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
486 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreOutback Date Farms
486 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
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