ITINERARIES CHARLEVILLE

It has it all; birds, opals, fossicking, fossils, starry night skies, rivers, geology, lakes, billabongs, artesian waters, bilbies and the famous Dig Tree. It's natural history and heritage all rolled into one. Stand on the bitumen or get off the beaten track to explore. Discover Outback Queensland's natural and manmade heritage, outback towns, outback people, big sky, big country, wildlife habitat [now and prehistoric], rainbow rocks, starry nights and more…….go on explore the loop....

Take the Stars, Parks and Legends self drive tour and discover the wonder of the night skies at Charleville's Cosmos Centre. Visit the Boulder Opal town of Quilpie with its opal fossicking and displays, Powerhouse Museum and River Walk. Marvel at Windorah's Solar Farm and climb the stunning red sand hills for unforgettable sunset moments. Explore the magnificent Welford National Park with its red river gum and coolabah lined waters and follow one of the scenic tourist drives. Take a break in Jundah on the banks of the Thomson River - an ideal spot for some scenic fishing and river drives. Explore the Barcoo Shire Museum offering a window into the early pioneering times. En route to Stonehenge, watch for the sign posted Native Well, once a valuable source of water for Indigenous people and call into the friendly Stonehenge Visitor Information Centre. Uncover Longreach's tours and attractions - maybe join a guided tour of the Qantas 747 and 707 jets or ride an authentic Cobb & Co. coach through the scrub....