Welcome to Moble Homestead, the home of fourth and fifth generation pastoralists, Brian, Kylie & Meg Rutledge.
A shared interest in great seasonal food and good company has been the inspiration to open our doors to create the Moble Homestead experience.
The Rutledge family are proud wool producers and keen environmentalists, passionate about their country and sustainability. Brian has been a pilot for many years and the airstrip remains ready for any fly-in visitors.
A shared interest in great seasonal food and good company has been the inspiration to open our doors and create the Moble Homestead experience.
Join us on our creek and enjoy the unique charm of this bush home and its surrounds.
Accommodation
The Straw Bale Hut
It is a room like no other with round corners, crooked walls and a great king size bed.
The Garden Room
The Garden Room gives onto the deck, the perfect place for a morning coffee.
Bill’s Hut
Bill’s Hut belies its tumultuous years of Rutledge education and is a place of calm reflection.
The Cottage
The Cottage literally sits on the waterhole with a private garden, fabulous party deck and stunning water views.
Shearer’s Quarters
The Quarters provide seven air-conditioned twin -share rooms with ensuites.
Things to Do
- Book one of our new Moble trekking or walking experiences, the Homestead Trekker or Intrepid Camper, and truly experience the best of Rutledge hospitality and Moble’s beautiful landscapes’
- Join us for sundowners on the summit of the Grey Range to watch the colours change across the country as the sun sets.
- Walk the creeks systems and watch the bird and animal life in the wild. Birders will be pleased to know we have a Moble Bird List available on our website.
- Relax in the garden and read a book, or go for a swim in the creek, perhaps even try the flying fox if you are game.
- Visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum and Eagle Gallery, Quilpie.
- Enjoy a cold beer at the Toompine Pub, the pub with no town.
- Join us for sundowners on the summit of the Grey Range to watch the colours change across the country as the sun sets.
- Walk the creeks systems and watch the bird and animal life in the wild. Birders will be pleased to know we have a Moble Bird List available on our website.
- Relax in the garden and read a book, or go for a swim in the creek, perhaps even try the flying fox if you are game.
- Visit the Eromanga Natural History Museum and Eagle Gallery, Quilpie.
- Enjoy a cold beer at the Toompine Pub, the pub with no town.
Getting Here
MOBLE AIRSTRIP: 26°52”S 143°56”E
Driving to Quilpie
There are many different routes that can be taken when driving from any of the capital cities to Quilpie, Outback QLD. The following is an overview of the routes from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that may help you in planning your Outback Beds experience.
| From | Routes | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Warrego Hwy > Mitchell Hwy > Diamentina Development Rd | 956km |
| Sydney | Castlereagh Hwy, Mitchell Hwy, Adventure Way, Toompine Rd | 1,314km |
| Melbourne | Hume Hwy, Newell Hwy, Mitchell Hwy, Adventure Way, Toompine Rd | 1,538km |
| Adelaide | Barrier Hwy, Goyder Hwy, Silver City Highway, Cooper Dev’ Road, Diamentina Development Rd | 1,356km |
Towns & Touring
The Corner Country Explorer
Starting at the national heritage listed city of Broken Hill or the iconic outback town of Bourke, this route takes you on a true outback adventure.
Quilpie
The town of Quilpie, in Outback Queensland, offers the visitor a range of…
Eromanga
Eromanga is famous on several counts, firstly for being the furthest town from the ocean in Australia and secondly for producing 60 million litres of oil per year.
Contact us for information & bookings
For more information on rates, accommodation, bookings etc, please contact us directly below:
Phone: 07 4656 4731
