Families love Quilpie Shire! Kids can fossick for opals, explore ancient caves, and stay on a working outback station for a true Aussie experience. They can also prep a dinosaur fossil, catch a yabby along the river, and enjoy the thrill of spotting wildlife in the rugged landscapes. With hands-on activities like fossicking and fossil prepping, plus endless opportunities for adventure, Quilpie is the perfect place to create unforgettable family memories. Experience the wonders of the outback together in Quilpie Shire.

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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.

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Brown metal signage for Bulloo River Walk under large shady tree

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.

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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!

kid using a spray bottle to clean stones while Opal Fossicking in large stoney ground area

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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Catch and Cook Yabbies

Enjoy a classic outback experience in Quilpie Shire—catching yabbies in local waterholes. Pick up a ‘Guide to yabbying in the Quilpie Shire’ and buy a yabby net from the Quilpie Visitor Information Centre.

Boy in long sleeve red shirt and white cap holding up Yabbie and smiling at the camera

Catch and Cook Yabbie

Enjoy a classic outback experience in Quilpie Shire—catching yabbies in local waterholes.  Pick up a ‘Guide to yabbying in the Quilpie Shire’ and buy a yabby net from the Quilpie Visitor Information Centre.

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Family Fossil Prep Program

Get hands-on with fossils at the Eromanga Natural History Museum’s Family Fossil Prep program! After a tour of the Australian Dinosaur Giants, kids can have fun learning how to uncover, clean and preserve real dinosaur fossils—just like a palaeontologist.

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boy and girl wearing white lab coats preparing fossil inside of large shed

Family Fossil Prep Program

Get hands-on with fossils at the Eromanga Natural History Museum’s Family Fossil Prep program! After a tour of the Australian Dinosaur Giants, kids can have fun learning how to uncover, clean and preserve real dinosaur fossils—just like a palaeontologist.

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Climb and Explore Baldy Top

Climb, crawl and explore at Baldy Top, where kids will love discovering hidden caves and crevices tucked into the rocky outcrop. It’s the perfect spot for a mini outback adventure—bring a BBQ lunch and enjoy the view from the top!

little boy wearing large cowboy hat, blue checked shirt and jeans laying down on large orange rock with tall rock face in the background

Climb and Explore Baldy Top

Climb, crawl and explore at Baldy Top, where kids will love discovering hidden caves and crevices tucked into the rocky outcrop. It’s the perfect spot for a mini outback adventure—bring a BBQ lunch and enjoy the view from the top!