While in Aramac, take the opportunity to visit the Tramway Museum – a tribute to the town’s self–sufficiency when the government made the decision not to include Aramac on the rail map more than a century ago. See Aunt Emma, the little tram that represents the ingenuity and determination of the Aramac people all those years ago.
The Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail is a great bucket list adventure – at 200kms it is one of the longest outdoor sculpture exhibitions in the world and bronze winner of the Best Sculpture Park or Trail in the Australian Street Art Awards for 2020. Located north east of Aramac, take a day or two to appreciate the 40 sculptures along the trail, with the local sculptor always working on something new.
Visit Gray Rock, a large sandstone rock that doubles as an unique visitors’ book dating back to the days of Cobb and Co passengers, and once the site of a hotel. Also see Horsetailer’s Gorge, where Cobb and Co horses were once held and take a quiet moment at the Healing Circle.
Stay a night or two at Lake Dunn for some water sports, birdwatching or tennis. There are over 80 different bird species, making this a birdwatchers paradise. Powered and unpowered sites are available. The trail is popular with locals and visitors alike, so pack a picnic and stop for smoko, lunch and afternoon tea at one of the many amazing sculptures on your visit to the trail. And don’t forget to check you have plenty of fuel before heading out!
One of Aramac’s popular events is the Harry Redford Cattle Drive, a unique outback holiday adventure of cattle, horses, camp oven meals, days following historic droving trails and nights sleeping under the stars. However, due to the ongoing drought in Central West Queensland has not been held since 2014.
Alpha is a quaint little town well known for its murals. Large albizzia trees create glorious shady areas and a delightfully old-fashioned atmosphere in the main street. Make your first stop the tourist information centre, open in the mornings six days (closed Sundays).
While in the vicinity of the information centre, you might take the opportunity to visit the town’s historical centre, the Tivoli Museum.
lso within walking distance is the Fossilised Forest, a work of art made from sandstone and petrified wood by Antone Bruinsma of Cedar Creek. Alpha is known for its petrified wood. People with an interest in timber might like to take the designated bushwalk where 19 varieties of trees can be seen, along with two natural jump-ups.
Then take yourself on a tour of the town’s murals. There are 27 murals to see around Alpha.
Take a break on the green lawns in the main street and stop by the Crystal Trumpeters, a structure created by local historians to tell the story of how Joshua won the battle of Jericho.
The latter-day Jericho’s history dates back to 1885. The town owes its beginnings to the railway and even today the old railway station is in service – as an information centre! It even has its own miniature attraction, a little clay village which replicates Jericho’s businesses and houses.
Time your visit with the once a month double feature showing at the smallest operating drive-in theatre in the southern hemisphere, which holds just 36 cars. Then spend a night or two camping along the serene banks of the Jordan River at Redbank Park. Bring your fishing rods and binoculars as it is a great place to cast a line and bird watch. Both Redbank Park and Langston Park have a playground, picnic area and amenities.
Barcaldine Tourist Information Centre
Phone (within Australia) 4651 1724
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