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Tambo Aquatic Centre

23 William Street, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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Tambo Heritage Precinct

10 Arthur Street, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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Tambos Wilderness Way

Dawson Developmental Road, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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Grassland Art Gallery

30 Arthur Street, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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Stubby Bend

Alpha Road, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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Tambo Dam

Landsborough Highway, Tambo QLD 4478

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.

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EE Parr O.B.E. Park

29 Arthur Street, Tambo QLD 4478
The EE Parr O.B.E Park is located in the middle of the Tambo township and is a pleasant stopping point for travellers, especially those travelling with children. The park is well appointed with picnic tables, a large barbecue, gazebo, enclosed children's play ground, skate park and a half court basketball court. The expansive lawns and gardens are well shaded by established trees. The park is a memorial to one of Tambo's longest serving shire councillors and benefactors, Ernest Edwin Parr OBE who is remembered for his philanthropy to the people of western Queensland, especially the children. In 1958, Ernie Parr donated 5,000 pounds to Council along with land on which to build a swimming pool for the town. The extra block was developed into a park which was named after Ernest Edwin Parr to celebrate his friendship, encouragement, support and loyalty of the Tambo Community. The year 2000 saw the construction of a new swimming pool in a new location and the park was extended to incorporate the old pool area. The park has become a focal point for community events as well as being a beautiful rest stop for the travelling public.
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Coolibah Walk

Dawson Development Road, Tambo QLD 4478
The Coolibah Walk is located along both banks of the Barcoo River which borders Tambo on the northern side. The river flows well after the wet season and then dries to waterholes as the dry season takes hold. The river, with its many swimming holes and fishing spots, is part of the Tambo way of life. If you take the walk in the early morning or evening you will marvel at the birdlife that can be found in these shaded areas. Just stop and listen and you will hear a plethora of different bird life. Take along a drink and a snack as there are picnic tables dotted along the walk so you can enjoy more time relaxing under the shady trees. The walk is well sign posted and you will find waterholes which have played a major part in Tambo's history. The Garden Hole once provided water for the Chinese gardeners who kept Tambo supplied with fresh fruit and vegetables. Sand Bank was, and still is, a favourite fishing spot. Specimens of the native flora along the trail are identified with informative signage, providing an educational pathway and promoting the natural resources and species of the area.
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Salvator Rosa Section - Carnarvon National Park

Cungelella Road, Tambo QLD 4478
In the Salvator Rosa Section of Carnarvon National Park, the spring-fed Nogoa River and Louisa Creek meander beneath a backdrop of rocky sandstone crags and spires. Spyglass Peak and The Sentinel, sculpted by millions of years of weathering, dominate the skyline. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is needed to access the park and to visit Belinda Springs and Major Mitchell springs. See vivid orange-barked yellow jacket trees as you take the 1 kilometre return walk to the base of Spyglass Peak. See wildflowers in spring. At least 10 of the park's 300 plant species are rare or threatened. Photograph the sunrise over the park's bluffs and spires. Go birdwatching. Self-sufficient visitors can camp at the Nogoa River camping area. April to September is the best time to visit.
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Grassland Art Gallery

30 Arthur Street, Tambo QLD 4478
Call into Tambo's Grassland Art Gallery, a modern, stylish purpose-built art facility located in the centre of town. 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. The exhibition program features many displays by local and regional artists in a variety of media and styles, the ever changing program has something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit! ...
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Salvator Rosa, Carnarvon National Park

Cungelella Road, Tambo QLD 4478
Crystal clear springs add more than ten million litres of water a day to peaceful Louisa Creek and the Nogoa River as they meander beneath a backdrop of rocky sandstone crags and spires. Named by explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1846, Salvator Rosa, a section of Carnarvon National Park, is at the western edge of the Central Queensland Sandstone Belt. The course-grained sandstones of Salvator Rosa are very crumbly. Erosion of the sandstone has left behind many interesting features that dominate the skyline, including Spyglass Peak and the Sentinel. Wildflowers add colour to the landscape in spring. Large white flannel flowers and cream sprays of narrow-leaved logania contrasts with the pink flowers hanging from the shrubby Homoranthus. Of the more than 300 plant species recorded in the park, at least ten are considered rare or threatened. Image credits—Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government...
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Tambo Teddies

17 Arthur St, Tambo QLD 4478
Tambo Teddies create quality hand crafted sheepskin teddy bears in the tiny Outback town of Tambo in western Queensland, truly Australian made teddies. These very appealing, friendly teddy bears come in different styles. Find a soft and cuddly Bickie Bear for your newborn or a fully dressed Mr. Stockman teddy bear with his hat, swag and stock whip. Pop in and watch your bear come to life as they are lovingly made. As their personality emerges each bear is individually named after a farming property in the Tambo district. You might fall in love with Macfarlane Michael or Tambo Station Tony or not be able to resist the charms of little Drensmaine Debbie; but be assured there is a teddy bear just waiting to go home with you. In the workshop, you can meet your new lifelong companion, over 52,000 teddy bears have been made and yours will have its own unique number, identity and personality. Tambo Ted tours are available for groups of 10 or more, bookings essential. Get your Tambo Teddy and have a friend for life. ...
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Tambo

44489 - Tambo QLD 4478
From the rugged cliffs of the Great Dividing Range explorer Major Thomas Mitchell once crossed, to the open downs country that caught his eye, it is no wonder that Tambo is being discovered by travellers. Tambo is a living museum of cultural history and a place for the visitor to gain an insight into the lifestyle of Australia’s forebears. The area boasts rich landscapes that attracted pastoralists in the 1860s to flock to Tambo region to take up land for grazing. The pastoral industry still remains the basis of Tambo’s economy today. Gazetted in 1863, Tambo is the oldest town in the west, wander back in time along the Heritage Walk visiting old buildings and historically significant places. The Coolibah Walk follows the banks of the Barcoo where the native trees reach out across the river and provide a cool haven for the birdlife. While in town, make sure you pop into a local business for a roll of Totally Tambo toilet paper, freely given away as a gift from the community. Pull-up at the Tambo Dam, a recreational area offering barbecue and picnic facilities, nature walks, bird-watching, native tree forest and water sports (in the warmer weather!). Visit the Tambo Teddies Workshop and see the sheep skin teddy bears being created, each bear is named after a property in the Tambo district, giving them claim to some of the oldest settled country in Queensland. From Tambo you can head east and experience the Wilderness Way Self Drive Tour traversing three major river systems, taking you to the top of Queensland’s Great Dividing Range and looping back into town. Along the way you can visit many places of interest including sites of early European settlement and Aboriginal rock engravings, passing an array of sandstone formations and vast cliff lines. Nature lovers will enjoy the sights of native flora, fauna and brilliant wildflowers from August to September. Camp overnight in the beautiful Salvator Rosa National Park. Enjoy the 260 kilometre round-trip at your own pace and discover why this area is one of Queensland’s best kept secrets....
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Stubby Bend

Dawson Developmental Road, Tambo QLD 4478
On the banks of the Barcoo River away from the highway noise, Stubby Bend offers 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 you can catch a yellowbelly for dinner. From Stubby Bend you can explore the Coolibah Walk and discover the natural flora along the river bank as well as visit the historic Qantas crash site. Please remember no amenities are available and campers must be self-contained. 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. The area is subject to flooding in the wet so it is best to park on the gravel area. Picnic tables and seats are available to use; enjoy an evening stubby or two while you catch up with your fellow travellers....