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The Tambo Aquatic Centre features a swimming pool complex that offers a relaxed and ambient lifestyle. The staff are friendly and are willing to offer any information or assistance to patrons. So unwind with a soothing swim and enjoy the social atmosphere. Open daily the Tambo Aquatic Centre offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to cool off while it is hot.
The Tambo Heritage Precinct located on the eastern entrance of Tambo is where a portion of Tambo's history can be viewed. The buildings were originally Tambo's Post and Telegraph Office, and Tambo played a vital role in the early telegraph system linking the north of Australia with the south. The building now known as Mulhern House was the first Post and Telegraph Office built by the government in 1876 on the site of the current Post Office. This was moved by bullock team with the aid of logs in 1904 to make way for the new Post Office. The building now houses a mix of displays portraying the history and lifestyle of Tambo. There is also an interactive DVD so you can learn more about this small town. The smaller building, which was originally an addition on the Post and Telegraph Office in 1885, now houses the Post and Telegraph artefacts including the Morse code, which you can see in operation. The Totally Tambo Heritage Group mans the buildings on a volunteer basis and are happy to share their knowledge of Tambo's history. There is a small range of locally made arts and crafts available for purchase at the Centre.
Tambo's Wilderness Way is a self-drive tour through an area of rugged beauty, known as the 'Roof of Queensland'. The tour traverses a landscape of deep gorges and vast cliff lines. Enjoy vistas of tangled ranges where the wind and rain have created massive sandstone formations which contrast starkly with the grey-green bush. The area provides habitat for some unique flora. Camp or go bushwalking in Salvator Rosa National Park. Tambo's Wilderness Way is 320 kilometres and would take one to two days to complete. The road is accessible by conventional vehicles, however, a four wheel drive is recommended. The road may become impassable in the wet.
The Grassland Art Gallery is a modern, stylish purpose-built facility located in the centre of Tambo. Opened in 2009, the complex is the cultural hub of the township with the gallery being managed as a Council and Community collaborative partnership. Tambo Arts Council volunteers working closely with Council's Arts and Cultural Officer present an exciting and diverse calendar of exhibitions that change every six to eight weeks showcasing local western artists as well as introducing differing art forms and media. The foyer area facilitates monthly displays of local artists, school students' and community work and the welcoming atmosphere and comfortable surroundings encourage people to visit and enjoy the cultural offerings. With a vibrant program of exhibitions, art and craft workshops and activities for all ages the Tambo Arts Council Incorporated aims to enhance and expand the artistic and cultural experiences of their small rural community.
Stubby Bend is located on the banks of the Barcoo River away from the highway noise and provides fully self-contained travellers a free site for camping. A variety of birds visit the area throughout the day, you can watch the kangaroos grazing in the afternoons, and quite often at night friendly possums will visit your camp site. When the waterhole is high often you can catch a yellowbelly for dinner. From here you can explore the Coolibah Walk. Please remember no amenities are available. This is a natural environment that requires care and protection. Please use the bins and leave the area clean. Do not throw rubbish into the river. Park on the designated gravel area. Please be considerate of others using the area. The area is subject to flooding in the wet. Rubbish bins are available as well as picnic tables and seats.
The need for a long term supply of clean water was essential for the settlers to Tambo. While the Barcoo River provided some supply, there was a limit to how it could meet the growing needs of town and stock. The Tambo Dam was built in 1880 by government funding, and used horse drawn scoops to create the dam. The dam has not been used for town supply since the first artesian bore was sunk in 1895. Over the years the dam has been enlarged and provides a wonderful habitat for birds. When full, the community makes use of this asset for skiing, canoeing and tobogganing. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the grassy areas for picnics and make use of the barbecues provided. A rest area is located adjacent to the dam and this picturesque parkland provides a relaxing area for walks. Swimming is also a popular past time. The dam provides spectacular sunrises reflected in the water and is a bird watchers paradise with black swans and cygnets being found at certain times of the year. The pelicans also make this area home for a few weeks of the year. Brolgas can often be found around the waters edge.