FIT FOR A QUEEN
Imagine a lovely green oasis, set amongst the mulga. This is Eulo. It’s little more than a one-pub, one-general store town and yet it has a distinct charm. Spend time exploring this delightful haven perched on the banks of the Paroo River … you’ll be glad you did.
Back in the 1880s when opal mining was at its peak, Eulo was a bustling township with three hotels. For a while it was home to one of the legends of the opal era, ‘The Eulo Queen’. Today the town centrepiece is the Eulo Queen Hotel, named after the thrice-married pub owner, storekeeper and opal trader, Isabel Gray. According to folklore, she was attempting to eject an unruly drinker, and roared: “I’m the Eulo Queen – now get out!”
Visit the Eulo Queen Hotel for a cold beer and a great pub lunch. While there, you should take a moment to read some of the local versions of the Eulo Queen story posted on the walls.
FOR THE GOURMETS
Each winter, beekeepers travel to Eulo so their bees can feed on the Napunyah tree, a Paroo River variety of Eucalyptus found in the region. The outback honey they produce is often described as you would a fine wine… light shade, tasting of caramel and spicy butterscotch with a hint of pepper. It’s no surprise that this gourmet honey has taken out blue ribbons at The Royal Easter Show in Sydney. You can purchase a selection of natural honey and skin care products derived from this honey from the Eulo Queen Arts and Opal Centre.
ARTESIAN MUD SPRINGS
Unique to the area, you’ll find a supergroup of mud mounds and open springs that act as release valves for the Great Artesian Basin approximately 7km from Eulo along the Adventure Way.
In days gone by, loud bangs could be heard as the pressure released from the basin. These mud mounds are named after their characteristic mound which can get as large as 8 metres in height and 30 meters in diameter.
EULO MUD BATHS
The Artesian Mud Baths at Eulo offer a relaxing, luxurious experience in the Outback. Soak in warm Artesian water impregnated with natural Artesian clays which have formed over millions of years from the Artesian Mud Springs and let your skin soak in the goodness produced by nature.
Top things to do
- Find out why Eulo needed an air raid shelter
- See opals and art at the Eulo Queen Opal Centre
- Explore the art of Jewellery making with Linda George Jewellery
- Pamper yourself at the Artesian Mud Baths Eulo
- Pick up some handcrafted leather goods
- Discover the natural Artesian Mud Spring Reserve
- See the World Champion Lizard Racetrack
- Ask a local about the megafauna discoveries
- Camp beside a secluded billabong along the Paroo River
- Take a day to explore Currawinya National Park
- Enjoy a cold beer and lunch at the Eulo Queen Hotel
