Nestled in the heart of Outback Queensland, Cunnamulla and its surrounding region invite you to experience the true spirit of the outback. From soothing artesian wellness experiences and rich cultural heritage to breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife and unforgettable local adventures, discover a destination where relaxation, history and authentic country hospitality come together.

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 domain of the Eulo Queen.  Discover ancient mega fauna, local producers, opal art, artesian mud baths, an iconic pub and more.

Wyandra Beach

WYANDRA

Don’t miss Wyandra, complete with quirky shops, rich rail history, an olde picture theatre and even a “Beach” on the banks of the Warrego River.

Artesian Baths at Yowah

YOWAH

Meet the community where opal is king and every resident is a miner. Discover the story of Australia’s national gem and maybe even find your own “Yowah Opal Nut”!

Visitor 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

Whether you’re looking for a good pub feed or something a little more discerning, we’ve got something to suit your tastebuds! Why not try a Camel Burger?

Events in Paroo Shire!

Check out upcoming events happening across our region – from rodeos to opals, music festivals to art exhibitions and much more – there’s something for everyone!

Your outback tourism experience

CUNNAMULLA FELLA ROUNDUP

SAT 12TH SEPTEMBER  2026

Get ready for a full day of Bulls, Bikes and Barrels as our cowboys and cowgirls get rough and ready in Cunnamulla.  Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the events plus a fully licensed bar and DJ till late!

Plan your Cunnamulla visit around one of our great events

PAROO SHIRE EVENTS CALENDAR

Looking for something unique and fun to do during your visit?  Keep up to date with what’s happening throughout the region in our Event Calendar.

Begin your tourism adventure with the Outback River Lights Festival

OUTBACK RIVER LIGHTS FESTIVAL

2027 Dates coming soon!

Get ready for a weekend of intimate food experiences, free live entertainment, art & culture workshops and dazzling light shows under the stars.  Happening every year in April, it’s one magical weekend you won’t want to miss.

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🏆 Voting Has Closed – We Have a Winner! 📸Congratulations to our May Photo of the Month Winner, "A Rainbow to Work" by Tahli Virtue, which received an incredible 131 votes! 🌈A big congratulations also goes to our runner-up, "Belle of the Outback" by Suzy Chandler. Captured during a walk near the old weir in Cunnamulla, Belle climbed into a rusted ute resting in a sandy creek bed and sat proudly as if standing guard over a piece of local history. 🐾🚗Well done to all of our finalists, with each image receiving more than 30 votes, and thank you to everyone who entered and voted this month. The quality of entries continues to showcase the beauty, character, and unique stories of our region.📷 June entries are now open!Have a great photo from the Paroo Shire region you'd like to share? Send your image to [email protected] for your chance to be crowned our next Photo of the Month winner.#ParooShire #PhotoOfTheMonth #Cunnamulla #OutbackQueensland #VisitParoo #OutbackPhotography #CommunityPhotography #QueenslandOutback ... See MoreSee Less

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📅 What's On This Week in Paroo Shire?There's plenty happening across the shire this week, so get out and enjoy all that our community has to offer!🎬 Friday 5 JuneKick off your weekend at the QLD Day Celebrations at the Paroo Shire Hall from 5.30pm, featuring a FREE movie and sausage sizzle thanks to Paroo Shire Council and QLD Police Blue Light.Or head along to:🃏 Warrego Hotel – Jackpot Joker Draw from 4.00pm🎳 Cunnamulla Bowls Club – Social Barefoot Bowls from 6.00pm🏇 Saturday 6 June🧁 Sacred Heart Fundraising Bake Sale at John Kerr Park from 8.30am, raising funds for the Year 5/6 School Camp.🐎 Eulo Polocross Carnival kicks off at the Eulo Sports Ground from 8.30am and runs all weekend.🌸 Ladies Pink Day Races at the Cunnamulla Racecourse from 12.00pm. Enjoy fashions on the field, onsite bookies, and free entry for ladies. This event is also a Battle of the Bush qualifier!🔨 Tuesday 9 JuneThe Cunnamulla Men's Shed invites the community to tour their new shed at the Rainbow Gateway Depot from 9.00am, including morning tea.📌 Coming Up🛍️ Sunday 14 June – Cunnamulla Community Markets, Centenary Park, from 10.00am🎻 Wednesday 17 June – Queensland Chamber Orchestra presents Caberata at the Paroo Shire Hall. This FREE performance is not to be missed!🎯 Saturday 20 June – Cunnamulla Gun Club 100 Target Club Shoot from 11.00am🎣 Sunday 21 June – Cunnamulla Fishing and Restocking Club Fishing Fun Day🎭 Wednesday 24 June – Pramkicker (18+) at the Paroo Shire Hall – a free show guaranteed to entertain!#ParooShire #WhatsOnParoo #VisitParoo #Cunnamulla #Eulo #QueenslandDay #CommunityEvents #OutbackQueensland #SupportLocal #WeekendPlans ... See MoreSee Less

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📸 Our Top 4 Finalists for May Have Been Chosen! 📸Congratulations to our talented finalists! Now it's time for you to help decide the winner by voting for your favourite image.👍 Voting is now open and closes at 12:00pm on Friday, 5 June.To vote, simply like your favourite photo. The image with the most likes will be crowned our May Photography Competition Winner. Comments are always welcome, but only likes will be counted as votes.📷 June entries are now open! If you have captured the beauty of the Paroo Shire, we'd love to see your photos. Send your entries to [email protected] for your chance to be featured and win.Good luck to all our finalists, and thank you to everyone who participates and supports the competition!#ParooShire #photographycompetition #paroophotography #visitparoo #outbackqueensland #captureparoo #seeaustralia #outbackphotography #paroophotocomp2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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📸 May Entries Are Now Closed! 📸Our May entries for the Paroo Shire Photography Competition have delivered another incredible showcase of stunning outback landscapes, breathtaking sunsets, and even a cheeky appearance from man's best friend. 🐾🌅The standard this year has been exceptionally high, making the job of selecting our finalists no easy task!🏆 Our Top 4 Finalists will be announced tomorrow, and that's when the voting begins to determine our May winner.Have you spotted a favourite among this month's entries? We'd love to hear from you!👇 Tell us in the comments which photo has caught your eye so far.June Entries are now open! Do you have an image from our shire that you'd love to share? Send your entries in to: [email protected]!#parooshirephotographycompetition #ParooShire #outbackqueensland #photographycompetition #outbackphotography #sunsetphotography #visitcunnamulla #DiscoverParoo #supportlocalphotography #paroophotocomp2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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✨ SAVE THE DATE – OUTBACK RIVER LIGHTS FESTIVAL 2027! ✨The countdown is on! Mark your calendars for 16–18 April 2027 as the Outback River Lights Festival returns to Cunnamulla for another unforgettable weekend on the banks of the beautiful Warrego River.🔥 Spectacular fire displays🎶 Live entertainment🍴 Incredible food experiences🎨 Arts and culture💡 Stunning light installations🌅 Unique outback atmosphereWhether you joined us in 2026 or have always wanted to experience this one-of-a-kind celebration, 2027 is shaping up to be bigger and brighter than ever.Start planning your outback escape now and discover what makes the Outback River Lights Festival unlike anything else in Australia.Find highlights from our 2026 festival and stay up to date with future announcements here:cunnamullatourism.com.au/outback-river-lights-festival/Tag your travel crew and let them know where you'll be in April 2027! 🌟#outbackriverlightsfestival #Cunnamulla #outbackqueensland #visitoutbackqueensland #WarregoRiver #festivalaustralia #outbackevents #queenslandevents #seeaustralia #experiencecunnamulla ... 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.

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NATURAL BEAUTY

Spend some time exploring nearby Currawinya National Park, discover century-old mud springs in Eulo or visit one of our many bird-watching hot spots.

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

With 7 different and unique Hot Springs experiences within the region, Paroo Shire really is the Hot Springs Capital of Australia!

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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.