Maranoa River at Mitchell.

Mitchell Qld 4465 (Pop 1 000)

Mitchell is a pleasant Outback gateway town on the Darling Downs 563 km west of Brisbane. It sits on the Warrego Hwy, Maranoa River & Great Artesian Basin which ensures Mitchell does not experience the harsh heat and arid conditions so typical of this region. Australia’s largest open-air spa is located in town and the Maranoa River provides a number of popular fishing and recreational areas

Accommodation: Mitchell has a motel. Visitor Information Centre: Great Artesian Spa complex, 6 Cambridge St. Tel (07) 4623 1073.