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Cracow, Qld…Almost a Ghost Town
A visit to Cracow is certainly worth it if you are in the Theodore-Eidsvold area. We took a drive to this tiny town with its population of around 50 whilst staying in Theodore. Having previously overnighted in Cracow during 2016 we were keen to revisit and take another look around town. Cracow has recently been the topic of a couple of ABC stories – Back Roads Season 11, the episode titled ‘Theodore’ will give…
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Injune, Queensland
Injune is well situated at the base of the Carnarvon Ranges, and brimming with friendly locals – it is a small town that punches above its weight. Injune is a fantastic re-provisioning point if you are travelling north toward Carnarvon Gorge. We recommend you stay a night and don’t just drive on through. It is a fantastic town and the locals are very friendly. You will find the following in town: a small, but well-stocked…
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Yelarbon, Qld – Recreation Ground Camping, Stunning Silo Art & Rabbit Town History
We visit the small south-western town Yelarbon and thoroughly enjoy our stay at the Yelarbon Recreation Grounds. There’s much to see and enjoy in this little town! The Recreation Grounds offers a great choice of both powered and unpowered sites and has well maintained amenities with hot showers and clean toilets. There is even a laundry and a barbecue area. The caretaker is very helpful and friendly and has a wealth of local knowledge. You’ll find…
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The Cunnamulla Fella Statue, Qld
This statue in the heart of the small country town of Cunnamulla in south-western Queensland was unveiled in 2005. The imposing double life size bronze statue pays tribute to the ‘ringers’ of the bush. In the 1950s and 60s when Australia was riding on the sheeps’ back there were endless work opportunities for young lads on both sheep and cattle stations. At this time, Cunnamulla was booming as the large properties in the area employed…
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Bell Biblical Garden & Catholic Church, Qld
We loved our visit to Bell Biblical Garden and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in the little town of Bell, Queensland. Both the Garden and the Church are popular tourist attractions. The bright yellow Catholic Church features a stunning and colourful original series of paintings that were completed for the 95th anniversary of the church. They portray the history of salvation as told in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.…
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Roamin’ Around Jandowae, Qld
Jandowae, Queensland – so much to do and see in around this beautiful little town. Jandowae has a population of around 740 and is located in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. The town of Jandowae is situated on the traditional lands of the Barunggam People. We really enjoyed our few nights at the Jandowae Showground, which we found was a good base for exploring the local area. The railway came to Jandowae in 1914…
