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ABOUT Yowah
Yowah is ‘The Friendly Opal Field’ 165 kilometres west of Cunnamulla. It is the home of the Yowah Opal Nut and the Ironstone Matrix Opal, an opal type to be found only in this part of Queensland.
Opal was first discovered here towards the end of the 19th century and production still continues. It could be your lucky day, so stay a while. This hard red country that produces some of the world’s most spectacular opal also produces a stunning display of wildflowers.
Stay at the Artesian Waters Caravan Park and then set about enjoying your time in this small community. Try your hand at fossicking to find your own colour in the fossicking area adjacent to the town. And if you have no luck finding opal yourself, then take a tour of the towns many small scale opal shops and buy directly from one of the mining families.
You can test your skills on the Golf Course, have a game of tennis and rest afterwards with a coffee at the RTC Cafe or at the Artesian Waters before sharing a meal at the Community Fireside Barbecue where everyone is made feel welcome. Enjoy a “borebath” in the Artesian Waters open air baths under the painting of stars which use the sky as their canvas. You can also soak in the community Artesian Pools during your visit to Yowah
Places to stay near Yowah
Artesian Waters Caravan Park
2 kmArtesian Waters Caravan Park is a popular spot for opal fossickers and tourists alike. It is located in the heart of the Yowah opal fields,
MoreAlroy Station
47 kmAlroy Station is a working sheep and cattle station situated in remote Outback Queensland.
MoreWarrego Hotel Motel
103 kmIf you’re looking for somewhere a little different for your next family or business trip, then the Warrego Hotel Motel might be for you!
MoreOutback Luxury Glamping at Club Boutique Hotel Cunnamulla
103 kmThis Luxury Glamping accommodates has it’s own private ensuite, power, hi speed wifi, mini bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and more.
MoreClub Boutique Hotel Cunnamulla Accommodation
103 kmRelish in the convenience and quality which is blended in a grand style unique to Club Boutique Hotel, the top choice accommodation in Cunnamulla.
MoreHotel Cunnamulla
103 kmHotel Cunnamulla offers real country comfort with classic country hotel-style rooms with private ensuites.
MoreCunnamulla Tourist Park
104 kmThe park is ideally located at the cross roads of the Matilda and Adventure Highways and is the perfect spot to base yourself.
MoreRestore Cottage
104 kmRestore Cottage ~ a spot where the world grows quiet enough for the soul to speak.
MoreBottle Tree Cottage
104 kmThis inviting outback cottage, has almost 100 years of history, and is recently renovated.
MoreBillabong Hotel Motel Cunnamulla
104 kmBillabong Hotel Motel is 500 meters away from the river Warrego and 900 meters from Cunnamulla city center.
MoreThings to see and do near Yowah
Yowah Artesian Spa. There are two pools, the first warmer than the second.
Yowah Artesian Pools
1 km
The Yowah opal field, which includes the nearby area known as Black Gate, is the southernmost opal mining centre of western Queensland.
Yowah Fossicking Area
2 km
The Five Mile Waterhole at Eulo is the perfect spot to throw a line in and catch Yellowbelly, Catfish and Yabbies.
Eulo Five Mile Waterhole 4WD Only
44 km
Lake Bindegolly National Park is a remote but accessible park on the edge of Queensland’s channel country. This park is a bird and sunset-watcher’s paradise,
Lake Bindegolly National Park
45 km
The Eulo Town Hole is a fantastic fishing area in South West Queensland. Expect to catch yellowbelly and cat fish in this area.
Eulo Town Camping & Fishing Hole
45 km
The Eulo Heritage Trail gives you a great insight into the wild days of Eulo.
Eulo Heritage Trail
46 km
Artesian mud baths are located in a unique relaxing outdoor environment, only 500m away from Eulo town.
Eulo Artesian Mud Baths
46 km
The Mud Springs are located nine kilometres west of Eulo. The mud springs have evolved due to the underground pressure from the Great Artesian Basin.
Mud Springs
47 km
The Bulloo River flows through the town of Thargomindah and there are several different fishing holes along the river.
Pelican Point River Walk
80 km
While at Yowah why not try these Tours
Desert Gateway Dirt Bike Tours
80 kmFollow in the footsteps of Burke and Wills and explore some of the country’s most untouched and unique tracks where very few dare to venture.
MoreEromanga Natural History Museum
162 kmThe 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 Date Farms
232 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
234 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
234 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
234 kmDiscover 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
235 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
236 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
279 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
386 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
387 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
387 kmDiscover 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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