The Cunnamulla Region, an authentic Outback Experience for tourist and visitors, with artesian tourism & experiences, nature, culture and history.

Cunnamulla Fella Statue

CUNNAMULLA

You’ll know you’ve arrived when you spot the Cunnamulla Fella. This larger-than-life statue and tourism icon is a tribute to the Aussie larrikin stockman.

Diprotodon Mega Fauna Eulo

EULO

Visit the ‘kingdom’ of the Eulo Queen.  Discover ancient mega fauna, local producers, opal art and mud baths.

Wyandra Beach

WYANDRA

Wyandra is a must-see town. If you have an interest in architecture, there are some great old buildings to discover or just relax at “The Beach”

Artesian Baths at Yowah

YOWAH

Meet the community where the opal is king and residents are small-scale miners. Discover the story of Australia’s national gem.

Tourism Information

Let us help you plan your visit to our welcoming communities with a great selection of accommodation, things to do, events and itineraries.

How to get to Cunnamulla

GETTING HERE

Getting here is a breeze.  You can travel by road, rail, bus or flight to our beautiful destination.  Enjoy the journey and take a road trip.

Lots of options for visitors to stay

ACCOMMODATION

Need a room or the perfect campsite?  We even a few outback stations for that authentic Aussie experience.

Artesian Time Tunnel

THINGS TO DO

Yes, we have plenty of wide, open spaces to enjoy, but we also have plenty of things to see and do. Make your holiday memorable.

From smashed avo to Camel Burgers

DINING

Fancy some Smashed Avo, Eggs Benedict, a steaming cup of barista brewed coffee or perhaps a camel burger?  We’re ready to serve you.

What’s On & What’s Happening

Browse upcoming events and activities happening in our region.  Here at Cunnamulla Tourism we list all Major events, free events, community events and more.

Your outback tourism experience

CUNNAMULLA FELLA ROUNDUP

SAT 12TH SEPTEMBER  2026

Cowboys, bull riders and stockmen will converge on our famous town, putting on a jam-packed line up of action and entertainment.

Plan your Cunnamulla visit around one of our great events

WHATS ON THIS WEEK AND THIS YEAR

Find the perfect event for you while in town, from festivals, quirky community events, race days and more.  Keep up to date with our event calendar.

Begin your tourism adventure with the Outback River Lights Festival

OUTBACK RIVER LIGHTS FESTIVAL

FRI 17TH TO SUN 19TH APRIL 2026

Celebrating the Outback lifestyle, The Warrego River and lifeblood of our community in our annual arts, cultural and lifestyle festival held each year around Easter.

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𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a severe heatwave warning for: Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast.Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend into next week.Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 • Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a friend's home, a library, community centre.• Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.• If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.For further safety information before, during and after heatwaves, visit www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/environmental/heatsafeOur current Fire Danger Rating is Moderate - Plan & PrepareThis is updated every 5 minutes on the Paroo Shire’s Dashboarddashboard.paroo.qld.gov.au ... See MoreSee Less
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🇦🇺 What’s On This Week in Paroo Shire! 🇦🇺This week is all about celebrating our great nation, with Australia Day festivities happening across the Shire on Monday 26 January 🎉Kick off the long weekend:👉 Friday• School Holiday Program at the Rec Centre from 2-5pm• Joker Draw at the Warrego Hotel from 4pm• Friday Night Barefoot Bowls at the Cunnamulla Bowls Club from 6pm👉 Saturday• Australia Day–themed Bingo, Beers & Bowls at the Cunnamulla Bowls Club from 11am (18+ Bingo kicks off at 1pm)👉 Monday 26 January – Australia Day• Aus Day Business Triathlon – registrations open from 6.30am at the Cunnamulla Pool• BBQ Breakfast & Australia Day Presentations with 2026 Ambassador Emeritus Professor Roland (Roly) Sussex OAM from 8am• Keep the celebrations rolling from 2pm at the Warrego Hotel with classic Australia Day games, plus the bistro open for lunch and dinnerComing Up:📅 Wednesday 4 February• DC Games return!– Senior Games (50+) from 9am at the Cunnamulla Bowls Club– DC Social Basketball every Wednesday • Ages 12+ | 5–6pm • Ages 18+ | 6–7pmPlenty happening around the Shire — come along and join in!#ParooShire #WhatsOnParoo #AustraliaDay #Cunnamulla #SouthWestQueensland #CommunityEvents Paroo Shire Council ... See MoreSee Less
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Out here, life moves a little differently… and we wouldn’t have it any other way 🤍Businesses still close for lunch.You can’t walk down the street without stopping for a friendly yarn.And somehow, time itself feels like it slows right down.It’s the kind of place where locals still know your name, kids can swap screens for sunshine, and there’s space to breathe, think and reset. If you’re dreaming of escaping the rat race, slowing down in 2026, or giving the family a proper technology break, the outback is calling.And while we love the slower pace, don’t worry — you won’t be roughing it. We’ve got fully sealed roads, great wi-fi, and fantastic coffee ☕😉 Best of both worlds, really.Small town feel. Big sense of calm.That’s life out west — and us locals wouldn’t trade it for anything.Image: Aerial View of Cunnamulla 2025#OutWestLife #SlowDownIn2026 #EscapeTheRatRace #SmallTownLiving #OutbackQueensland #FindYourSpace #FamilyTime #TechFreeTime #CountryHospitality #VisitCunnamulla ... See MoreSee Less
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🇦🇺 Australia Day 2026 🇦🇺There’s plenty of free events happening around the region this Monday 26 January to celebrate Australia Day!🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Don’t forget the Australia Day Business Team Triathlon!Grab your work crew, enter a team and start the celebrations with a bit of friendly competition and community spirit, followed by a free BBQ breakfast at the Cunnamulla Pool from 8am thanks to Paroo Shire Council.ℹ️ Please note: The Cunnamulla Visitor Centre will be closed on Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable long weekend as we celebrate and reflect on our great nation 🇦🇺✨#AustraliaDay2026 #AustraliaDay #Cunnamulla #ParooShire #LongWeekend #CommunitySpirit ... See MoreSee Less
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☕ Coffee lovers, you’re covered in Cunnamulla and surrounds! ☕Whether you’re a local or just passing through, you’ll never be short of a great coffee in the Paroo Shire. Our region is home to a fantastic mix of cafés and bakeries, each serving up their own flavour, friendly faces and that all-important caffeine fix.We encourage you to show some local love by following their Facebook pages and, better yet, popping in to try them all while you’re here:☕️ Murphys Coffee House – now under new ownership🍔 Cunnamulla Coffee Shop – also under new ownership 🥗 Wildflowers Cunnamulla 🥐 Cunnamulla Bakery🧋 Outback Grazing & CoFrom your morning brew to a relaxed catch-up or a tasty treat, there’s something for everyone. Make it your mission to sample all four and support the locals who keep Cunnamulla brewing. 💛Of course, if you're in any of our surrounding towns, you'll also find a great barista coffee at the following locations:Eulo - Eulo Queen Hotel QLD and the Eulo Queen Opal Centre Yowah - Yowah Cafe & Opals (Located in the RTC Building)Wyandra - Wyandra Post Office, General Store, Patos Bar and Cafe #Cunnamulla #SupportLocal #CunnamullaCafes #GreatCoffee #VisitOutbackQueensland #SouthWestQueensland #EatLocal #DrinkLocal ... See MoreSee Less
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Explore

Explore our natural attractions and experiences.  Discover our colourful stories and heritage trails. Extend your visit on one of our self-drive itineraries.

currawinya-national-park

NATURAL BEAUTY

Spend some time exploring nearby Currawinya National Park, discover century-old mud springs and mineral-rich mud baths.

heritage-trails of Cunnamulla

HERITAGE TRAILS

Discover our colourful stories for yourself on the Paroo Pioneer Pathways around Cunnamulla, Eulo and Wyandra.

Cunnamulla Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS

Choose from a number of different artesian hot springs experiences, from state of the art, historic or natural.

drive itineraries yowah

ITINERARIES

Choose from our varied selection of 3 day self-drive itineraries so you make the most of your time in our beautiful region.

Acknowledgement to country

We at Cunnamulla Tourism acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, all whom have a deep attachment to the Paroo Shire. We hold in respect the Kunja, Kooma, Budjiti, Bidjara, Kullilli, Mardigan & Murrawarri peoples.
As a guest in our Shire we wish you a safe journey and ask that you respect this land and its traditions, past and present, by leaving
country as you find it.