The town of Quilpie in South West Queensland is the central base for the Quilpie shire , covering an area of 67 , 485 square kilometres and including the towns of Eromanga , Adavale , Cheepie and Toompine . The Quilpie Shire is proud to be a part of the Natural Sciences Loop Road which offers travellers opportunities to learn about Astronomy , Birdwatching , Dinosaurs , Geology , History , Heritage and Wetlands . Start your adventures at the Quilpie Visitor Information Centre and let our friendly staff help you prepare for a holiday as busy or relaxing as you wish .
“ Friendly ”, “ tidy ”, “ would move here in a heartbeat ”! Just some of the wonderful comments made by the many travellers who have visited Quilpie . What makes Quilpie so wonderful ? Whether it be watching the beautiful sunset atop Baldy Top lookout , playing a round of night golf in the Summer , walking along the Bulloo River looking for local birdlife , fossicking for a Boulder Opal or simply sitting under a shady gumtree along Lake Houdraman , the reasons why you should visit Quilpie are endless .
From Quilpie why not head West 108 kilometres to ‘ the furthest town from the sea in Australia ’, Eromanga . Famous not just for its mass oil production , Eromanga in recent years has become famous for significant Dinosaur bone discoveries . While in Eromanga be sure to visit The Old Royal Hotel , once a Cobb & Co . Staging post and the Living History Centre Theatre next to the playground .
96 Kilometres North of Quilpie , a population of 25 is all that remains after a change of the planned railway from Adavale to Quilpie was the beginning of the end for this pioneering town ’ s prosperity . Graves dating from the early 1800 ’ s are a testament to the harsh lifestyle and daily struggle of the early settlers . A Mini Museum in the old butcher house displays local relics from over a century ago . Find great spots along the river for fishing , yabbying , birdwatching and camping .
The tiny town of Cheepie , with a population of 1 , was first surveyed in 1914 and for a short time was the railhead from Charleville . At its peak Cheepie had a police station , blacksmith , railway station , tent boarding houses , butcher shop , bakery and 2 organic vegetable gardens . Be sure to visit the old railway station when in Cheepie .
Located 80 kilometres south of Quilpie and with a grand population of 2 , the sign says it all , ‘ TOOMPINE – Pub without a town ’. The Toompine Pub , also once a staging post for Cobb & Co ., is all that remains of a once bustling town . The pub is rich with history and also home to goats , donkeys , alpacas , birds and sheep , ensuring this oasis in the middle of nowhere is a unique destination for the whole family .
The Quilpie Shire is filled with experiences , characters and beauty you won ’ t find anywhere else in the world so make sure you see all of them during your time in the Shire .
ANNUAL QUILPIE SHIRE EVENTS :
Eromanga Rodeo & Gymkhana - Easter Weekend Toompine Easter Gunshoot – Easter Sunday Toompine Quick Shears - April Quilpie Diggers Race Club Meeting – May
Adavale Rodeo & Gymkhana – May Quilpie Street Party – September Quilpie & District Show – September Pride of the West Race Meeting – September
Quilpie Visitor Information Centre
51 Brolga Street , Quilpie 4480
Phone ( 07 ) 4656 0540