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ABOUT Windorah
With a panorama of giant red sandhills, Windorah is located in the heart of the Channel Country , beside Cooper’s Creek. It doesn’t get much more ‘Outback’ than here, with its stunning vistas, picturesque ruins and historical sites.
Windorah’s history is linked with Isisford for it was the Whitman brothers who established both towns. Originally known as Stony Point, its current name is the Aboriginal word for ‘place of large fish’. This relates to Cooper’s Creek, which is formed by the junction of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers just south of Jundah. Cooper Creek at Windorah is a top fishing spot, ideal for birdwatching and enjoying watersports with a waterhole about 19 kilometres in length and up to 10 metres deep. The channels can spread floodwaters up to 100 kilometres wide as they flow towards Lake Eyre.
A scenic 12 kilometre nature drive from town to Cooper’s Creek gives a view of the area with all its diversity. Magnificent red sandhills are situated just to the west of town. The towns main industry is cattle grazing, due to the abundance of Mitchell Grass and other herbage that is available after heavy rainfall.
Places to stay near Windorah
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’.
MoreSaltbush Retreat
Saltbush Retreat’s rustic but beautiful accommodation reflects the unique textures and tones of Outback Queensland.
MoreMitchell Grass Retreat
Luxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.
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.
MoreCharlotte Plains
Charlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla Queensland!
MoreRoma 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.
MoreCamp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom
Chain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.
MoreCobbold Village
Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region in Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreThings to see and do near Windorah
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
The Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre, a museum depicting the evolution of nature from 100 million years ago to the present.
Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre
A place where there is nothing but you and nature, a birdwatchers and bushwalkers paradise.
Iningai Nature Reserve
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
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 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
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
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
An ornately carved water fountain as a war memorial, standing in a traffic island at a five-way intersection in the outback town centre of Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla War Memorial
Visitors to Cunnamulla can be forgiven for mistaking this outback town’s main street “Stockyard Street” for Melbourne’s Hosier Lane.
Cunnamulla Art Alleyway on Stockyard Street
Its story is also based on the same theme as Charleville water tower.
Cunnamulla Water Tower
While at Windorah why not try these Tours
Eromanga 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.
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.
MoreDingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland
Whether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!
MoreRed 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.
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
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.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
Discover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreNorth West Tours
North West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreSt 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.
MoreSandytown 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.
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