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Yowah Fossicking Area

ABOUT Yowah Fossicking Area

The Yowah opal field, which includes the nearby area known as Black Gate, is the southernmost opal mining centre of western Queensland; it is popular with tourists and fossickers as it has easy access from main roads and has shops, fuel, telephone, a caravan park and permanent bore water supply. A small local population increases significantly during the winter season.

Places to stay near Yowah Fossicking Area

Things to see and do near Yowah Fossicking Area

While at Yowah Fossicking Area why not try these Tours

Australian Age of Dinosaurs

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The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is a prominent science-based not-for-profit museum and major tourist attraction.

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Cobbold Gorge Tours

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Deep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.

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Riversands Vineyards Tours

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Riversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.

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Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre

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The Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.

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St George Heritage Tour

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

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Stratford Country

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Stratford Country offers immersive tours of Indigenous and Pioneer history and modern beef production for self-contained caravaners on all-inclusive weekends.

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Cotton Farm and Vineyard Tour

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Don’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.

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Charleville Cosmos Centre

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Unlock the universe through unique experiences where the expanse of the cosmos meets the wild and natural beauty of Outback Queensland.

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Western Queensland Spirit

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Western Queensland Spirit is Outback Queensland’s first distillery, crafting gin, vodka, rum & liqueurs featuring native & local ingredients. Come along for a complimentary tour

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Thargomindah Birdwatching Tours

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Thargomindah Birdwatching Tours is an ecotour business providing expert birding tours into the far south west regions of Queensland.

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Charleville Bilby Experience

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See bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.

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Sandytown River Cruises

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Relax aboard Sandytown River Cruise’s ‘Balonne Baroo Andoo’.

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