Head south via Quilpie to the pub with no town on the Dowling Track – Toompine. The South Western Hotel is all that remains of this once-bustling frontier town. There are at least 120 years of stories linked to this local watering hole. It’s an ideal base for fishing and opal fossicking at Duck Creek or Sheep Station Creek (fossicking licences are required). Set up camp around the pub grounds (basic facilities only – please call Quilpie Visitor Information Centre prior.