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Langlo - Adavale Road

Blackall Adavale Road, Blackall QLD 4472

Rather than taking the Matilda Highway, this track is a great alternative to see more of Queensland's Outback as you travel between Tambo and Blackall the Langlo - Adavale Road. The drive presents great views of beautiful outback landscapes. You will see native wildlife and livestock as you pass through a number of stations. Take care as the track is not fenced and the livestock roam freely. The Langlo - Adavale Road is approximately 200 kilometres and will take approximately one day to complete. You will need a four wheel drive to complete this track and it can become impassable in the wet.

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Blackall War Memorial and Memorial Seat

Matilda Highway near Hart Lane, Blackall QLD 4472

The bravery of shearers, jackaroos and 'townies' who voluntarily signed up to be a part of WWI is remembered within Blackall's A and M Lehman Park. Returned soldier and former mayor James Minnis unveiled a sandstone obelisk, fashioned by AL Petrie, on ANZAC Day 1927. It carries the names of 37 locals who died in the conflict. There's also a stone seat, dedicated in 1928 by the Queensland Country Women's Association Blackall branch members in 'grateful memory'. And there's a sculpture honouring the town's own Military Cross and Victoria Cross recipient, Edgar Thomas Towner. The grazier's son was 25 when he enlisted. He served at Gallipoli, Egypt and in Europe. The VC, the highest of honours in the British Empire, was awarded for his actions during an attack on Mont St. Quentin, a key German stronghold, on the Western Front in 1918. Towner continued his life on the land in central Queensland, with a short time serving in WWII. He died in 1972 and is buried at the Longreach Cemetery.

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Blackall Woolscour

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472

The Blackall Woolscour is the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. This complex is a living museum with a direct link to Australia's pioneering era. The Woolscour started being built in 1906 and started operation in 1908 and operated until 1978. The complex consists of a the wool washing and drying tanks, 20 stand shearing shed, large sheep yards, shearer's quarters, cook house, toilet and shower blocks. In 2002 the Blackall Woolscour once again started using steam to run the steam engine and the machinery. Guided tours of this complex operate hourly everyday and see the machinery operating and captured by the magnificent skills of our pioneering forefathers. The machinery is operating every day but only runs on steam from May to the end of August. Tours operate on the hour, every hour, with the first tour at 9.00 a.m. and the last tour departing at 4.00 p.m. Along with catering for groups with prior notice, the Blackall Woolscour also has bush dinners on the first Saturday of each month from May until September. The night kicks off with a night tour at 6.00 p.m. and dinner afterwards. Bookings are essential.

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Blackall Sculpture Trail

Ram Park, 145a Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472

Blackall is home to a selection of sculptures that are eloquently representative of cultural expression inspired by stories of remote rural dwellers. Contributors to the public artwork in Blackall include acclaimed artists Bodo Muche, Richard Moffatt, Robert Bridgewater, Fredrick White, Jennie Scott, Williams Eicholtz and Adriaan Vanderlugt. The Blackall Sculpture Trail offers an exterior gallery in open public space, giving everyone the chance to view these original artworks at any time of the day all year round. A brochure providing information on each of the sculptures and a map to help guide you is available from the Blackall Visitor Information Centre at Ram Park. Alternatively, you can pick up the newest edition of the Kunmurri Art Trail.

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Wave Rock Trail

Idalia National Park, Blackall QLD 4472

In central western Queensland, Idalia National Park protects extensive mulga woodlands, the headwaters of the Bulloo River, and tributaries of the Barcoo River system. The broad, sandy, river red gum-fringed watercourses are usually dry, except following rain. Mulga covers most of the park, but Mountain yapunyah, Dawson gum and lancewood occasionally grow in the low bendee woodlands on the escarpments and steep slopes. Yellow-footed rock-wallabies live in Idalia's high rocky escarpments. Wind, sun and time are nature's carving tool here and sunset is the paintbrush. Follow the unformed trail with markers to show the way to explore the rock's colours and shapes under this striking wave-shaped cliff. Take a short climb for an eagle's eye view of the surrounding plateau stretching out.

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Idalia National Park Road

Blackall Emmet Road, Blackall QLD 4472

Drive through beautiful country landscape as you make your way along this track from Blackall to Idalia National Park. This national park protects an area with a great variety of vegetation, wildlife and birdlife. Follow the scenic drives or explore further into the park by leaving the car behind to go bushwalking or birdwatching. The Idalia National Park Road is approximately 99 kilometres long and should take one day to complete. Four wheel drives are requested as most of the route is unsealed and can become impassable after rain.

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Moonbria Road and Barcoo River Road

Moonbria Road, Blackall QLD 4472

Get the feel of a real outback driving adventure! The Moonbria and Barcoo River Roads are a great way to travel off-road between Barcaldine, Blackall and Isisford. As you travel over the black soil plains to the Barcoo River, you will see a wide variety of native wildlife and birds. Camp on the banks of the mighty Barcoo and try your luck at catching a yellowbelly. The Moonbria Road section is 96 kilometres and the Barcoo River Road is 120 kilometres and suitable for four wheel drives only. This road can become impassable in the wet weather.

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Blackall Aquatic Centre

Salvia Street, Blackall QLD 4472

What better way to rest, relax and unwind after a day's sightseeing but in the warm waters of the Great Artesian Basin at Blackall Aquatic Centre. Set in tropical surroundings, the oasis comprises of a 50 metre pool, two paddle pools and a naturally fed artesian spa. All pools are beach entry to enable easy access and heated throughout the cooler months.

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Five Mile

Landsborough Highway, Blackall QLD 4472
The Five Mile Waterhole is a great little waterhole which is quiet and shady location with plenty of room for keen fishermen. The Five Mile Fishing Hole is not far from Blackall on the Landsborough Highway heading north. Turn left at the "Riverview"/"Garden" sign. Follow the road along then take track down between the two houses. There is all vehicle access to this fishing hole.
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Ram Park

145a Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Ram Park is a museum complex designed to inspire residents of Blackall and visitors to the region to reflect on the present and imagine the future, through active engagement with the past. The aim of Ram Park is to bring Blackall history to life and preserve it for future generations. At Ram Park visitors will be able to wander through buildings steeped in local history and view items from a world long past. Strolling through the grounds visitors will be able to visualise how the pioneers of the land tried to tame the outback. Ram Park is also home to the Blackall Visitor Information Centre and travellers will be able to find out not only local history, but what present day Blackall can also offer those who visit the town on the 'banks of the Barcoo'.
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Black Stump

Thistle Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Anything west of here "is beyond the Black Stump". Located behind the Blackall State Schools in Thistle Street is the Black Stump memorial. This site represents the observation used to establish a principal meridional circuit traverse around the town in 1888. This surveying was done to gain a more accurate basis for maps of Queensland. The surveyors used the stump for the placement of their transit to gain latitude and longitude observations. The use of a stump rather than a set of legs gave more stability for the transit. As time passed any country to the west of Blackall was considered to be 'beyond the Black Stump'. Visit Navena Homestead at Ram Park to see the original transit that was placed on the Black Stump for the surveying purposes between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
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Mr and Mrs Behan Sulky Display

Clematis Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Mr Behan made his first sulky when he was about 14 years old in Wagga. His buggy and wagon display are on show in his garden, and gives Blackall a special charm that wouldn't been seen anywhere else. Most afternoons, you will encounter the Behan's trotting around in a horse and buggy saying hello to visitors and locals alike.
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Major Mitchell Memorial

Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
The Major Mitchell Memorial, which is located in Shamrock Street, was unveiled on the 19th September 1946. Thomas Mitchell was the first European to explore the area in 1846, which then led to the area being opened up for settlement. The clock is dedicated to Major Mitchell, Graham Douglas and their aboriginal interpreter Youranigh.
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Traditional Bush Leather Craft

77 Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Experience hands on activities at the Lost Art Studio in Blackall with traditional bush leather craft where you can make you own belts, hat band, whip or key rings. Starter kits are available to take away or make on site with old bushman who wish to share their skills before they are lost. Enjoy the stories behind the bush skills and yarn about droving times, the golden age of wool and the era that connects stockmen and their traditional bush crafts. Beginners and master classes are offered daily from Monday to Friday or other days by appointment. Cost is for materials plus a donation for the tutor. A range of items are for sale hand made by the bushies themselves.
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Artesian Arts and Arts West

77 Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Artesian Arts, located in Shamrock Street in Blackall, is the premier retail outlet for authentic Australian made art and craft in Central Western Queensland. Artesian Arts – the retail outlet of Arts West Inc. – provides consumers with a unique retail tourism experience. Artesian Arts merchandise is fashioned from an extensive range of mediums, carefully chosen to ensure a high level of craftsmanship. Over sixty regional art workers provide the stock, supplying a wide range of items on commission. Whether created from an old cow horn, a piece of corrugated iron, leather offcuts or the finest metals and gems, Artesian Arts aspires to showcasing the very best of the region’s products. Visitors will find handcrafted, 100 percent Australian-made merchandise on show throughout the year. Artesian Arts is proud to promote and preserve the arts and cultural heritage of Western Queensland whilst providing customers with high quality mementos of their travels.
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Jack Howe Sculpture and Gallery

Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Jack Howe, Australia's most famous shearer, shore a record of 321 sheep in 7 hours and 40 minutes in 1892. He also set a record of 237 sheep shorn with electric shears which was not broken for 58 years. A memorial statue is located outside the Universal Garden Centre in Shamrock Street. Inside is a gallery, with a historic display, relating to the legendary shearer Jack Howe and local town history which can be seen for a small charge.
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Blackall Cemetery

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Many of the graves in the Blackall Cemetery date back to the late 1800s. In the cemetery are the grave site of legendary shearer Jack Howe, Roy Dunne and Annie (Granny) Harlow. Roy set a record when astride his goat Nugget when they leapt over a 3' 6" jump. Annie (Granny) Harlow was Blackall's midwife for many years and is a registered Unsung Hero at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach.
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Blackall Saleyards

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Built around the mid 1970s the saleyards were established as a structure to sell local cattle and have been in operation for many years. While in recent years there have been additional activities such as private scanning, weighing or spelling, the major function remains auctioning of cattle. Attendance at a typical sale day would be approximately 100 people with an average of 8500 cattle sold a year. A decision was made to cease sheep and lamb sales in 2000. The sheep yards still exist but are in poor repair. Cattle sales are usually held each Thursday.

Blackall Visitor Information Centre

145a Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
The Blackall Visitor Information Centre is located on Shamrock Street in Blackall. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, the Blackall Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do and where to eat. Discuss with the friendly staff your travel plans or make a booking. ...

Langlo - Adavale Road

Blackall Adavale Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Rather than taking the Matilda Highway, this track is a great alternative to see more of Queensland's Outback as you travel between Tambo and Blackall the Langlo - Adavale Road. The drive presents great views of beautiful outback landscapes. You will see native wildlife and livestock as you pass through a number of stations. Take care as the track is not fenced and the livestock roam freely. The Langlo - Adavale Road is approximately 200 kilometres and will take approximately one day to complete. You will need a four wheel drive to complete this track and it can become impassable in the wet....
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Ram Park

145a Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Under the watchful eye of the big ram, Ram Park is a collection of old buildings filled with displays and stories that bring Blackall's colourful history to life, preserving it for future generations. Visitors can wander through the station homestead and gain a feel of a life gone by or visit the Yalleroi school house to take in a lesson or two. Strolling through the grounds visitors can visualise how the pioneers tried to tame the outback using an array of machinery. Top off the day by joining Stewie, a former stockman for a tour of the park complete with demonstrations of bush craft and his stockmanship skills. Ram Park is also home to the Blackall Visitor Information Centre, located inside the restored Blackall railway station. Travellers can pull into the station, have a cuppa, a chat with the friendly staff and discover what present day Blackall can offer those who visit the town on the 'banks of the Barcoo'. ...
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Blackall Aquatic Centre

1 Salvia Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Are you in need of some rest and relaxation? Then take time out at the Blackall Aquatic Centre. Relax in the spa, its warm bubbling artesian waters fed by 58 degree bore water. If you prefer to swim some laps, there is also a 50 metre olympic size pool. Walk-in access and a disabled lift ensure everyone can enjoy the qualities of the artesian water. Change rooms, hot showers, toilets and a kiosk for snacks and drinks are welcome features. Call in for a refreshing dip and enjoy this surprising oasis - it's heaven after a day's driving. ...
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Five Mile

Landsborough Highway, Blackall QLD 4472
The Five Mile Waterhole is a great little waterhole which is quiet and shady location with plenty of room for keen fishermen. The Five Mile Fishing Hole is not far from Blackall on the Landsborough Highway heading north. Turn left at the "Riverview"/"Garden" sign. Follow the road along then take track down between the two houses. There is all vehicle access to this fishing hole. Only a short eight kilometre drive from town, the Five Mile Fishing Hole boasts clear water where fishing enthusiast can use bait or lures to capture their quarry. Spacious and shady, a great place to relax while throwing in a line....
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Blackall Cemetery

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Graves in the Blackall Cemetery date back to the late 1800s. In the cemetery are the grave sites of legendary shearer Jack Howe and local heroes Roy Dunne and Annie (Granny) Harlow. Jack Howe set two shearing records at Alice Downs, Blackall in 1892, his record for blade shears of 321 sheep shorn in 7 hours 40 minutes has never been broken. Roy set a record when astride his goat Nugget when they leaped over a 3 foot 6 inch jump. Whilst Annie (Granny) Harlow was Blackall's midwife for many years and is a registered Unsung Hero at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach. Blackall Cemetery is a peaceful place to visit and discover more of Blackall's pioneering history. ...
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Blackall Saleyards

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Built around the mid 1970s the Blackall saleyards were established as a structure to sell local cattle and have been in operation for many years. Today the facility is the major selling centre in western Queensland and source cattle from northern and far western regions. Over 120,000 cattle pass through the yards each year. Cattle sales are held each Thursday and are an incredible sight to see! with over 100 people attending. Visitors can experience the action of a live sale from the purpose built viewing deck constructed in 2017. ...
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Mr and Mrs Behan Sulky Display

Clematis Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Local character, Arthur Behan made his first sulky in Wagga when he was only 14 years old. His collection of handcrafted buggies and wagons are on display in his garden, giving Blackall a special charm that can't be seen anywhere else. Most afternoons, you will encounter the Behan's trotting around the town in a horse drawn buggy chatting with visitors and locals alike. ...
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Blackall Woolscour

Evora Road, Blackall QLD 4472
Discover history in action at the Blackall Woolscour, the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. A living museum with a direct link to Australia's pioneering era. Operating from 1908 until it closed in 1978, the scour played a large part in the lives of many Blackall families. In 2002 the community restored the complex as a cultural tourism facility; the complex consists of the wool washing and drying tanks, a 20 stand shearing shed, large sheep yards, shearer's quarters, cook house, toilet and shower blocks. The community has created a unique heritage experience for visitors to the Woolscour that is informative and educational. Volunteers provide a friendly atmosphere of welcome that ensures the Woolscour is one of the best authentic experiences in the region, acknowledged as one of the best industrial heritage sites in Australia. The machinery is operational every day and is run on steam from May to the end of August. Guided tours operate on the hour, every hour, starting at 9am and the last tour departing at 4pm. ...
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Jack Howe Sculpture and Gallery

Shamrock Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Australia's most famous shearer, Jack Howe, shore a record of 321 sheep in seven hours and 40 minutes in 1892 at Alice Downs Station, Blackall. He also set a record of 237 sheep shorn with electric shears which was not broken for 58 years. A memorial statue is located outside the Universal Garden Centre in Shamrock Street. Inside is a gallery, with a historic display, relating to the legendary shearer Jack Howe and local town history which can be seen for a small charge. ...
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Black Stump

Thistle Street, Blackall QLD 4472
Anything west of Blackall is considered 'beyond the Black Stump", in reference to the early surveying of the western regions. Nestled on Thistle Street behind the Blackall State School is a petrified wood memorial stump erected in 1988 to commemorate of the bi-centennial of Australia. The site represents the observation used when surveying was done to gain a more accurate basis for maps of Queensland, back in 1888. The surveyors used the stump for the placement of their transit to gain latitude and longitude observations. As time passed any country to the west of Blackall was considered to be 'beyond the Black Stump'. While in town, visit Navena Homestead at Ram Park to see the original transit that was placed on the Black Stump. ...