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Bedourie
Boulia Stonehouse Museum
Boulia Min Min Light Sign
Boulia Stonehouse

Bedourie to Boulia

Longreach, Queensland

As you travel the Diamantina Developmental Road north to Boulia, take in the changing landscapes from desert sands to the treeless Mitchell Grass country. Keep an eye out for amazing birdlife along the way such as flocks of Budgerigars, Corellas and Galahs. Half way between Bedourie and Boulia observe stunning views from Vaughan Johnson Lookout, where there are toilet and picnic shelter facilities, and interpretation panels providing good information on early pastoralism and transportation. In Boulia, visit the Min Min Encounter for a unique theatrical experience based around the famed Min Min Light phenomenon. Call into the well-preserved Stonehouse Museum which is also home to a Marine Reptile Fossil exhibit - evidence that Boulia was part of an Inland Sea 100 million years ago. See the last recognised Corroboree tree of the Pitta Pitta tribe - a distinctive Waddi tree - located near the Boulia Sports and Aquatic Centre. Drive approximately 25 kilometres out of town to the Old Police Barracks site (1875-1884). The campsite at this natural waterhole had great spiritual significance to the local people. The Boulia Rodeo, Races and Campdraft is a major event at Easter, and the famous Boulia Camel Races are held the in July.

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Service Update Date

28 Nov 2023

Journey Travel Type

Car

Route Types

One way

Service Facility

Barbecue, Picnic Area, Public Toilet

Sevice Activity

Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Where it starts

Bedourie, Queensland Boulia, Queensland

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