Eulo

Once a droving stopover on the east-west stock route, Eulo is still a popular stopping spot for visitors. There are more than 15 businesses ranging from stock-work contractors to arts and crafts in this little town… not bad for a population of about 40 people! With the closure of the general store, the Eulo Queen Opal Centre has stepped up and is the new coffee shop in town.

At the site of the old general store, you can check out the famous Eulo flood truck. The flood truck is an old Dodge, now decommissioned, that was raised in order to be able to drive through flood waters, carrying people and goods through to the other side.

The Legacy of the Eulo Queen

Back in the day when hotel owner Isobel Robinson was known as the infamous Eulo Queen, opals were once the lifeblood of the town. More than a century later, her legacy continues in many local businesses. The local pub is affectionately known as the Eulo Queen Hotel, and the Eulo Queen Opal Centre has jewellery, finished stones and uncut opals at affordable prices for beginners. The kids can even try their luck with opal chip fossicking! You’ll also find a variety of souvenirs, gift lines, Himalayan salt lamps, locally sourced Eulo honey, crafts and the exceptional locally made Paroo Products including revitalising cream, lip balm, ointment and furniture polish. Busy Eulo bees produce the flavoursome honey from local native Bimble Box tree blossom and innovative locals do the rest.

Heritage Walking Trail

While in town, enjoy a drink and a hearty meal at the pub then stroll along the heritage walking trail which takes in the cemetery, the Paroo Track (home of the famous Eulo lizard races) old buildings, native trees and the Paroo River. If you are in need of light refreshments after a day of exploring, you can head back to the Eulo Queen Opal Centre & Gallery to grab a cold drink or a hot coffee as well as snacs and ice cream.

A great photo opportunity is the megafauna statue of a diprotodon which is now part of the street landscape … a reminder of a giant wombat-like creature that once walked the Earth!

Nearby is the old jailhouse, moved from the police station to a new home near the Lizard Lounge and old lizard track.

And what’s the story with the old lizard on the windmill tower? Well, he’s pretty old and doddery these days but he harks back to the time when Eulo used to host lizard races!

Birdwatchers love the Eulo district and come looking for Bourke’s parrot and the rare Hall’s babbler among the abundant birdlife. A few clicks from Eulo, the Paddabilla Bore is world renowned for birdwatching. A nature drive known as the Billabong Nature Drive features an abundant bird habitat, too.

The Artesian Mud Springs

The Artesian Mud Springs at Eulo are a unique site to behold. .The mud springs are a release valve for the pressure from the Artesian Basin, with the springs going through cycles of active and dormant periods. These cycles can last up to hundreds of years. Mounds of mud, 40 millions of years old, build up during the active phases, and then sink back down when dormant. Access to the springs is by foot only. Display signs provide information on the springs, as well on the flora and fauna in the area.

Eulo Artesian Mud Baths

For those seeking a more relaxing experience, the Eulo Artesian Mud Baths offer a unique wellness experience combining mineral rich Artesian Mud (sourced from naturally occurring local mud springs) with healing waters sourced directly from the Great Artesian Basin below.

Visit Cunnamulla Tourism for more information.