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Toompine

ABOUT Toompine

Toompine known as “The pub without a town” is located along the Dowling Track in the Quilpie Shire.

Cobb and Co. once serviced this town with its regular coach schedule. All that remains today from those early pioneering days is the South Western Hotel (circa 1893), but don’t let the size fool you, this little Pub has all the charm and charisma that you could only find at an Outback Pub.

As with many Outback Pubs, Toompine is a great place to have a beer or two and a good yarn. Stop in and enjoy the unique atmosphere that includes unbeatable friendly service, all the interesting and entertaining locals and their stories, and extensive menageries to match!

Points of interest in Toompine include: excellent fishing and yabbying located not far from the pub; local ‘Cemery’ is just one kilometre down the road, ask for directions and the story behind its name; opal fossicking at Duck Creek and Sheep Creek Station Opal Mines; browse the display of opals and other ornaments for sale; meals available day and night; and free camping and cheap rooms are available.

Please be advised that the Toompine Pub is closed for renovations until further notice.

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Places to stay near Toompine

Cunnamulla 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.

Charlotte Plains

Charlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla Queensland!

Bailey 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.

Barcaldine Country Motor Inn

The Barcaldine Country Motor Inn is a quality air-conditioned motel situated on the corner of the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways.

Saltbush Retreat

Saltbush Retreat’s rustic but beautiful accommodation reflects the unique textures and tones of Outback Queensland.

Mitchell Grass Retreat

Luxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.

Roma Central Motel

The 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.

Glenmorgan Bottle Tree Inn

Stop overnight at The Bottle Tree Inn. Settle into an air-conditioned self-contained motel unit, and then enjoy a counter meal at the pub attached.

Diamantina 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’.

Camp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom

Chain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.

Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.

Camping at Apex Park, Moura

Apex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.

Camp at Goovigen Recreation Grounds

Goovigen 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.

Yowah Artesian Pools

Cunnamulla Riverwalk

Cunnamulla Artesian Time Tunnel, Museum and Art Gallery

Cunnamulla Art Alleyway on Stockyard Street

Cunnamulla War Memorial

Cunnamulla Water Tower

Cunnamulla Iconic Sign

Cunnamulla Bushland Walk

Mt Slowcombe Lookout

Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre

Ilfracombe Memorial Park, Swimming Pool and Spa

Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile and Heritage Precinct (Ilfracombe , Qld)

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Eromanga Natural History Museum

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Outback Date Farms

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Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’

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WWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville

Discover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.

Outback Pioneers

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Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours

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Outback 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.

St George Heritage Tour

Discover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.

Sandytown River Cruises

Sandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.

Dingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland

Whether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!

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.

North West Tours

North West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.

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