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

FRI 16TH TO SUN 18TH APRIL 2027

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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📸 PAROO SHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION | SEPTEMBER FINALISTS 📸Our Top 4 September Finalists have been decided… and now it’s YOUR turn to choose the winner! 🏆Take a look at the four stunning finalists below and vote for your favourite by simply LIKING the image you’d like to see crowned our September Photo of the Month.👍 LIKE = VOTE!💬 Comments are always welcome, but please remember that ONLY LIKES will count as votes.🗳️ Voting closes at 12pm Tuesday 6 October, with the image receiving the most likes taking out the title of September Photo of the Month!In the event of a tie, the final decision will be made by the Cunnamulla Tourism & Events Team.A huge thank you to everyone who entered this month — once again, we’ve been blown away by the incredible images captured across Paroo Shire. ❤️📸👏 Best of luck to our four finalists!📸 OCTOBER ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!Have you captured an amazing moment, landscape, wildlife encounter or hidden gem somewhere around Paroo Shire?Send us your original images for your chance to be crowned our October Photo of the Month!📧 [email protected]📸 Up to 5 entries per personWe can’t wait to see what you’ve captured!#ParooPhotoComp2026 #ParooShire #Cunnamulla #Eulo #Yowah #Wyandra #OutbackQueensland #VisitParoo #PhotographyCompetition #OutbackPhotography #PhotoOfTheMonth ...

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📸 PAROO SHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION | SEPTEMBER ENTRIES 📸Entries are officially closed for September, and once again, we’ve been treated to some amazing images from across Paroo Shire! 🤩Here’s a little sneak peek at some of this month’s entries 👇With the long weekend upon us, we’ll be sharing our Top 4 Finalists later this afternoon, giving everyone plenty of time to cast their votes over the weekend! 🗳️📸🏆 The September winner will be announced at 12pm on Tuesday 6 October.Have you got a favourite from this month’s entries? Let us know in the comments! 👇 And make sure you keep an eye on our page later today when the Top 4 finalists are revealed so you can vote for your favourite!📸 OCTOBER ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!October will be our final month for original entries as we get ready to compile a publication showcasing our winning and runner-up images from throughout the year.The November and December winners will be selected from our runner-up images from earlier in the competition, so keep an eye out for the public voting post coming in early November! 👀Want to see your photo featured as our October Photo of the Month?Simply send up to 5 original images from around Paroo Shire to:📧 [email protected]You might just see your photo featured as our October Photo of the Month for 2026! 📸✨#ParooShire #ParooPhotoComp2026 #ParooShirePhotography #Cunnamulla #Eulo #Yowah #Wyandra #OutbackQueensland #VisitParoo #VisitCunnamulla #PhotographyCompetition #OutbackPhotography ...

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🌟 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN PAROO SHIRE! 🌟There’s plenty happening across the region this long weekend and into next week, so get out and about and make the most of what’s on! 🤠📅 SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER🎶 Barringun Border BashHead over the border for a great night of live music, a delicious spit roast dinner and plenty of good old-fashioned country hospitality! Hosted by the Bush Tucker Inn at Barringun, with the party kicking off from 5.30pm.🏉 SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER – NRL GRAND FINAL DAY!It’s Knights v Roosters, and there are plenty of places around the region to settle in and watch the big game!⛳ NRL-Themed Golf at Cunnamulla Golf ClubKick off Grand Final Sunday with a round of footy-themed golf from 10am, with tee-off from 11am. Wear your favourite footy colours and bring your game!👑 MONDAY 5 OCTOBER – KING’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYEnjoy the extra day off and make the most of the long weekend!🔥 TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER – GET READY QUEENSLAND WEEKGet Ready Queensland Week kicks off in Cunnamulla with a Community BBQ at the Paroo Shire Hall Village Green from 11am.🏐 CACH / Deadly Choices ADULT VOLLEYBALLAdult (18+) Volleyball starts this week at the Sacred Heart Big Shed from 5.30pm and will continue every Tuesday throughout the term.🌏 WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER – GET READY QUEENSLAND WEEK☕ Eulo Morning Tea – Eulo Town Hall, 9am–10.30am🍔 Yowah BBQ – YOWAH Yomcsi Hall, 1.30pm–3pm🔥 THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER – GET READY QUEENSLAND WEEKThe week wraps up in Wyandra with a Community BBQ at Wyandra Town Hall from 12pm–2pm.📣 COMING UP IN PAROO SHIRE🏇 Sat 10 Oct – Cunnamulla Cup Races👥 Mon 12 Oct – Aged Care Community Forum, 1pm🎭 Wed 14 Oct – Goldilocks Rocks! Free Kids Show, 10.30am🎳 Wed 14 Oct – CACH / Deadly Choices Senior Games commence at Cunnamulla Bowls Club, 9am – continuing every Wednesday for the rest of the term🎀 Sat 17 Oct – Cunnamulla Golf Club Pink Day, from 10.30am🎣 Sun 18 Oct – Cunnamulla Fishing Fun DayWhether you’re here for the long weekend, a local looking for something to do, or just keen to get out and about, there’s plenty happening across Paroo Shire! ❤️📍 See you out and about!#WhatsOnParoo #ParooShire #Cunnamulla #Eulo #Yowah #Wyandra #Barringun #CunnamullaEvents #OutbackQueensland #VisitCunnamulla #ThisWeekInParoo #GetReadyQueensland #CommunityEvents #WhatsOn ...

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The Cunnamulla Hot Springs will be open all October Long Weekend for you to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating soak! Why not make the most of your extra day off??! 💆‍♀️♨️🌿 Long Weekend? Time to Slow Down. 🌿We’re pleased to let you know that the Cunnamulla Hot Springs will be open all October Long Weekend, including the King’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 5 October.Whether you’re visiting Cunnamulla for the long weekend or you’re a local making the most of an extra day off, why not take some time to slow down, soak, relax and reset?Warm artesian waters, peaceful surrounds and plenty of time to simply unwind — because sometimes the best way to spend a long weekend is doing absolutely nothing in a hurry. ♨️Make your long weekend a little more relaxing at Cunnamulla Hot Springs.#CunnamullaHotSprings #VisitCunnamulla #ParooShire #QueenslandOutback #ArtesianWellness #LongWeekend #SlowDown #RelaxAndReset ...

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📢 PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE | Monday 5 OctoberThe Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre will be open on restricted hours from 10am–2pm this Monday, 5 October, for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday.Whether you’re looking for local attractions, things to see and do, places to explore or a few tips for making the most of your time in the Paroo, our friendly team will be here to help!We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and look forward to welcoming visitors to Cunnamulla!#Cunnamulla #ParooShire #VisitCunnamulla #QueenslandOutback #PublicHoliday #VisitorInformationCentre ...

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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.

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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.