Quilpie, Outback QLD
Outback Touring & Destinations




About Quilpie
About Quilpie
The town of Quilpie, in Outback Queensland, offers the visitor experiences that can be laid pack or active with activities ranging from fishing and picnicking at the Bulloo River to beautiful parks and nature reserves for the botanically minded. When in season, the wildflowers are abundant across the countryside.
For a great vantage of the surrounding area, a climb to Baldy Top lookout is highly recommended. And for those looking for something precious, you can spend the day fossicking for opals.
For an insight to the area, be sure to check out the Visitor Information Centre, Shire Gallery and Shire Museums.
Listen for names such as Tully, Durack and Costello, who were among the first settlers. Hear about the struggles during flood and drought and the hardship of isolation from the people who have experienced it on the interactive compact disc at the Quilpie Shire Museum.
Quilpie is a great service town for the traveller as it has all the necessities and many of the luxuries visitors may desire. Access the free wi-fi at the Visitor Information Centre or Library to keep in touch with friends and family in air-conditioned comfort.
You may come to Quilpie to admire the exquisite boulder opal in its hometown but there is so much more to do and see, so allow yourself plenty of time to take in the Quilpie Outback adventure. Quilpie is an RV friendly town, so come on, pull up stumps and stay awhile and visit their unique town.
Outback Beds
Outback Beds at Quilpie
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Welcome to Moble Homestead, the home of fourth generation pastoralists, Brian and Kylie Rutledge. Moble affords a range of landscapes to inspire the artist and enthral the bird watcher alike, including serene waterholes along its many creek systems and the rugged beauty of the Grey Range. The Rutledge family are proud wool producers and keen environmentalists, passionate about their country and its sustainability. Brian has been a pilot for many years and the airstrip remains ready for any fly-in visitors.
Getting to Quilpie
Driving to Quilpie
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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 Brisbane:
Warrego Hwy > Mitchell Hwy > Diamentina Development Rd: Distance = 956km approx
From Sydney:
Castlereagh Hwy, Mitchell Hwy, Adventure Way, Toompine Rd: Distance = 1,314km approx
From Melbourne:
Hume Hwy, Newell Hwy, Mitchell Hwy, Adventure Way, Toompine Rd: Distance = 1,538km aprox
From Adelaide:
Barrier Hwy, Goyder Hwy, Silver City Highway, Cooper Dev' Road, Diamentina Development Rd: Distance = 1,356km approx
Travel & Touring
Quilpie Touring Routes
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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. You will drive through historic towns and villages and detour into some fantastic national parks.