Welcome to Quilpie, a friendly little outback town where Aussie heritage and adventure come together. We get our name from Quilpeta, the Bush Stone Curlew, as called by the traditional owners of this land. We’re famous for our world-renowned Boulder Opals, and our town has a rich history dating back to 1917, when it grew alongside the Western railway. Early settlers like the Tullys, Duracks, and Costellos shaped our story, and you can discover more of it at the Quilpie Shire Museum. Come for the opals, explore our outback stations, soak in the rugged landscapes, and stick around for the stories. And be sure to catch the full Quilpie story – the Quilpeta Night Show, on the big screen under the stars at the Visitor Information Centre!
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THINGS
TO DO
THINGS
TO DO
Baldy Top Lookout
Baldy Top’s just 6.5 km from town and totally worth the short 10-minute climb. Catch stunning sunset views, explore caves, and bring along a BBQ or snacks to relax and enjoy!
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Baldy Top Lookout
Baldy Top’s just 6.5 km from town and totally worth the short 10-minute climb. Catch stunning sunset views, explore caves, and bring along a BBQ or snacks to relax and enjoy!
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St Finbarr’s Opal Altar
Ogle St Finbarr’s Opal Altar, where a clever local miner went above and beyond, creating a stunning opal-covered altar, lectern, and font—showcasing Quilpie’s opal mining history!
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St Finbarr’s Opal Altar
Ogle St Finbarr’s Opal Altar, where a clever local miner went above and beyond, creating a stunning opal-covered altar, lectern, and font—showcasing Quilpie’s opal mining history!
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Lyn Barnes Art Gallery
Visit Lyn Barnes Art Gallery, where local artist Lyn captures the dramatic, colour-saturated beauty of our Outback. Her art is a true reflection of her passion and lifeblood.
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Lyn Barnes Art Gallery
Visit Lyn Barnes Art Gallery, where local artist Lyn captures the dramatic, colour-saturated beauty of our Outback. Her art is a true reflection of her passion and lifeblood.
Bulloo River Walk
Take a stroll along the Bulloo River Walk—spot native plants, do some birdwatching, and maybe even catch a freshwater crayfish for dinner. All while kicking back under shady trees.
Bulloo River Walk
Take a stroll along the Bulloo River Walk—spot native plants, do some birdwatching, and maybe even catch a freshwater crayfish for dinner. All while kicking back under shady trees.
Quilpie Shire Rail Museum
Come celebrate Quilpie’s rail history at the Quilpie Rail Museum, set in a charmingly restored 1917 station. Learn how Quilpie earned its spot as the ‘End of the Line’!
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Quilpie Shire Rail Museum
Come celebrate Quilpie’s rail history at the Quilpie Rail Museum, set in a charmingly restored 1917 station. Learn how Quilpie earned its spot as the ‘End of the Line’!
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Airport Mini Museum
Discover the fascinating story of Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo to Australia trying to break a world record, and how an outdated map led her to land in Quilpie in 1930!
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Airport Mini Museum
Discover the fascinating story of Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo to Australia trying to break a world record, and how an outdated map led her to land in Quilpie in 1930!
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Quilpie Shire Military Museum
Uncover Quilpie’s long and proud military history. Explore the heartfelt stories of our tiny town’s local legends, with photos, slideshows, and interactive touchscreen displays.
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Quilpie Shire Military Museum
Uncover Quilpie’s long and proud military history. Explore the heartfelt stories of our tiny town’s local legends, with photos, slideshows, and interactive touchscreen displays.
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The Powerhouse Museum
Check out the Powerhouse Museum and discover how Quilpie was the first town with electricity thanks to a government scheme. You’ll even see one of the original diesel engines!
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The Powerhouse Museum
Check out the Powerhouse Museum and discover how Quilpie was the first town with electricity thanks to a government scheme. You’ll even see one of the original diesel engines!
Quilpie Shire Museum
Uncover the incredible stories of our pioneering settlers, ambitious cattle barons, and resilient opal miners who shaped Quilpie. Their challenges were not for the faint hearted!
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Quilpie Shire Museum
Uncover the incredible stories of our pioneering settlers, ambitious cattle barons, and resilient opal miners who shaped Quilpie. Their challenges were not for the faint hearted!
(07) 4656 0540
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Quilpie Shire Art Gallery
Browse the Quilpie Art Gallery at the Visitor Information Centre, showcasing six annual exhibitions featuring talented artists from near and far, along with stunning local artwork.
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Quilpie Shire Art Gallery
Browse the Quilpie Art Gallery at the Visitor Information Centre, showcasing six annual exhibitions featuring talented artists from near and far, along with stunning local artwork.
(07) 4656 0540
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Free Opal Fossicking Site
Grab a fossicking kit from the Visitor Information Centre and head to our local fossicking area! Unearth your own opal gem and make some fun family memories along the way!
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Free Opal Fossicking Site
Grab a fossicking kit from the Visitor Information Centre and head to our local fossicking area! Unearth your own opal gem and make some fun family memories along the way!
Private 4WD Station Tour
Join Dan Hoch on a private 4WD station tour of their 2500-acre sheep, beef cattle and Kalahari red goat property. The Lake Quilpie was originally surveyed in the late 1800s and Dan has some great stories to share as you tour the property.
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Private 4WD Station Tour
Join Dan Hoch on a private 4WD station tour of their 2500 acre sheep, beef cattle and Kalahari red goat property. The Lake Quilpie was originally surveyed in the late 1800s and Dan has some great stories to share as you tour the property.
Lakeview Bathhouse
Fancy a delicious soak in warm artesian water? Then our new Lakeview bathhouse just might be the ticket. Relax into our two large clawfoot baths, steaming with mineralised artesian water.
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Lakeview Bathhouse
Fancy a delicious soak in warm artesian water? Then our new Lakeview bathhouse just might be the ticket. Relax into our two large clawfoot baths, steaming with mineralised artesian water.
Lake Houdraman
Just 10 minutes from Quilpie, Lake Houdraman is ideal for birdwatching under the river red gums. Stay in cozy cottages or camp on a private outback station aptly named The Lake!
Lake Houdraman
Just 10 minutes from Quilpie, Lake Houdraman is ideal for birdwatching under the river red gums. Stay in cozy cottages or camp on a private outback station aptly named The Lake!