Planning a trip to Quilpie Shire is easy! The friendly team at the Quilpie Visitor Information Centre is ready to assist with advice, accommodation, tour bookings, local services, and up-to-date road conditions. We’ve got plenty of self-drive ideas to explore, along with fantastic local driving adventures. Short on time? No worries! With twice-weekly flights between Brisbane and Quilpie, getting here is a breeze. Be sure to check out our frequently asked questions to help plan your visit.

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Quilpie VIC

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How to get here

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Travel safety

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Food & drink

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Self-drives

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What’s on

Dark grey iron building with tall yellow information banner at the front door

Quilpie VIC

Looking out of glass doorway towards small Regional Express Rex plane with propeller spinning on the tarmac

How to get here

Areal view over T shaped outback road with red earth either side and sage green trees spread around

Travel safety

Cafe van windowsill with different biscuits and cakes in jars and containers and a take away smoothy with a circle sticker on the front saying 'life's better caffeinated'

Food & Drink

Man with hat on looking out of car window at paddock with two dark cows

Self-drives

woman in bright pink long sleeve shirt, jeans and cowboy hat on a dark brown horse standing on orange outback earth with light green coloured shrubs surrounding them and a pinky purple sunset

What’s on

Front cover of the Quilpie Shire Visitor Information Guide featuring people gathered around a table outdoors under a tree with bright coloured clothing on.

Looking for more inspiration?

Start planning your outback adventure with the latest Quilpie Visitor Guide—packed with helpful info, drive routes, maps, local attractions and more. Take a look at the online brochure and explore everything Quilpie Shire has to offer!

Looking for more inspiration?

Front cover of the Quilpie Shire Visitor Information Guide featuring people gathered around a table outdoors under a tree with bright coloured clothing on.

Start planning your outback adventure with the latest Quilpie Visitor Guide—packed with helpful info, drive routes, maps, local attractions and more. Take a look at the online brochure and explore everything Quilpie Shire has to offer!

FAQ’s

You don’t need a 4WD. All highways are fully sealed from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Quilpie as is the connecting road from Longreach (Central Outback), so a conventional vehicle is fine.

Our peak tourist season runs during the cooler months from April to October, offering ideal weather for exploring. However, Quilpie’s towns and attractions warmly welcome visitors year-round. Planning an off-peak visit? Give our team a call to discover what’s happening and make the most of your stay anytime!

For information on mobile coverage in the Quilpie Shire visit the Telstra Coverage Map and search the area you wish to visit or contact Telstra directly.

The Westlander train travels from Brisbane to Charleville then has a connecting coach to Quilpie. Book direct with Queensland Rail Westlander Rail Service

Quilpie offers a great range of accommodation—from self-contained camping and powered sites to 3.5–4 star motels, hotels, and authentic station stays, both catered and self-contained.

Yes! Quilpie is committed to welcoming visitors with accessibility needs. The Visitor Information Centre offers mobility access, an accessible unisex toilet, shaded outdoor seating, and accessible parking just 50m from the door. The Quilpeta Night Show also provides accessible seating. Please contact our Visitor team for any special requests—we’re here to help!

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