Quilpie Shire offers plenty of outdoor adventures for nature lovers! Explore the rugged beauty of Hell Hole Gorge National Park. Take a short hike to Baldy Top Lookout, where you’ll discover caves, crevices, and stunning outback sunsets. Witness sunsets over Yapunyah’s red sand hills or enjoy a picnic by Kyabra Waterhole. Wander the Bulloo River Walk or visit Lake Houdraman for birdwatching, fishing, and to catch a yabby. Visit or stay on an outback station for an authentic experience. There’s no doubt that Quilpie Shire is an outback adventurer’s dream destination.
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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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!
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.
Opal Fossicking
Try your luck fossicking for opals at Duck Creek and Sheep Station Creek! A fossicking license is required, available from the Mining Registrar in Quilpie. Unearth your own precious gem!
Opal Fossicking
Try your luck fossicking for opals at Duck Creek and Sheep Station Creek! A fossicking license is required, available from the Mining Registrar in Quilpie. Unearth your own precious gem!
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.
Yapunyah Sandhills
Experience the magic of sunset atop Yapunyah’s red sandhills, just 35km north of Eromanga on the Kyabra Road. It’s the perfect spot to soak in the beauty of the Channel Country.
Yapunyah Sandhills
Experience the magic of sunset atop Yapunyah’s red sandhills, just 35km north of Eromanga on the Kyabra Road. It’s the perfect spot to soak in the beauty of the Channel Country.
Kyabra Waterhole
Head 40km north of Eromanga to Kyabra Waterhole, a peaceful spot perfect for picnics, birdwatching, swimming, fishing, and camping. When full, it stretches over 55 hectares!
Kyabra Waterhole
Head 40km north of Eromanga to Kyabra Waterhole, a peaceful spot perfect for picnics, birdwatching, swimming, fishing, and camping. When full, it stretches over 55 hectares!
Hell Hole Gorge National Park
Hell Hole Gorge National Park is a real outback gem! It’s perfect for camping, 4WDing, hiking, swimming, and bird watching. Wander through rugged gullies and spot unique plants and wildlife!
Hell Hole Gorge National Park
Hell Hole Gorge National Park is a real outback gem! It’s perfect for camping, 4WDing, hiking, swimming, and bird watching. Wander through rugged gullies and spot unique plants and wildlife!