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Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking       Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking           Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point   Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water          See General store & VIC for locationsHospital        21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist           Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy     Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100

Just a short 2 minutes off the Hume Highway, between Sydney and Melbourne, Gunning is a historic transport town located on the Main Southern Railway line. The beautiful Meadow Creek runs alongside the picturesque Barbour Park, offering a very welcome stop for those travelling north or south.Short term parking is located at Barbour Park for up to 48 hours at no cost and only available to self-contained vehicles. Access to bins, showers, toilets, barbecue and water is available. A dump point is located on the corner of Yass and Gundaroo Streets, and potable water is available at Barbour Park.Yass Street features a wide range of historic buildings including Pye Cottage Museum, the old Gunning Courthouse, and the iconic Bailey’s Garage. Gunning provides excellent facilities for those passing through, offering a selection of eateries, service stations and mechanical repairs. Many flock to the area for the town’s annual Gunning Fireworks event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCrookwell Visitor Information Centre36 Goulburn St, CrookwellPh: 02 4832 1988www.visitupperlachlan.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Barbour Park, Yass St GunningShort Term ParkingBarbour Park, Yass St Gunning48hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointCnr Yass & Gundaroo StsLat: -34.780509, Long: 149.270122Potable WaterBarbour Park, Yass St GunningDoctors Surgery101 Yass St, Gunning – Ph: 02 4845 1166Pharmacy1/70 Yass St Gunning – Ph: 02 4845 1339SupermarketConvenience store at the service station, Yass St opposite Barbour Park, open 7 days

When travelling the outback between Charleville and Cunnamulla, you’ll find a friendly and most unusual little post office and general store.This little gem is owned by Glenn and Kim Paterson who have lived in Wyandra for over seven years, converting a rundown post office into a fully functioning tourist facility where you can enjoy a fresh cup of tea or coffee, fish and chips or their famous ‘Wyandra Whoppa Burger’.For those wishing to stay at Wyandra Post and General Store, parking is available for a cost of $15 per vehicle per night for unpower, and $20 per vehicle per night for power. This includes access to the bush cinema and mini golf.Just one kilometre away is the Warrego River where many good sized cod and yellow belly can be caught, or you can enjoy the white sandy beach and relax on the banks of the river.Cost: Unpwr $15 pvpn, Pwr $20 pvpn. Includes access to bush cinema & mini golf. Meals available from $10 pp. There also separate fenced and powered dog sites for $25