Quilpie Qld 4480 (Pop 670)

Quilpie is a remote Outback service and administrative centre situated 954 km west of Brisbane. It sits on the Bullo River in the state’s famous Channel Country and was established in 1917 as a rail centre for the district’s sheep and cattle stations. Quilpie is now better known as an opal town, particularly for the ‘Boulder Opal’. Mariala NP (130 km n-e) allows bush camping and recommends 4WDs. Diggers Races (May), Kangaranga Doo (Sept).

Accommodation:
Quilpie has a motel, hotel & caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 51 Brolga St. Tel (07) 4656 2166.