Enjoy some morning activities at The Lake before heading into town for some old-fashioned treasure hunting. Opal hunting to be specific. There’s a dedicated opal fossicking area just 1.5km from town – all you need is a water bottle and some sunscreen.

Quilpie is the largest producer of opal in the world, so you never know…lady luck may be on your side! While in town, take a peek at the incredible opal altar in St Finbarrs Church.

This afternoon is perfect for a stroll along the Bulloo River Walk. Pause to read native plant interpretive signs, perhaps spy a silvery grey brolga performing its elaborate wing-flapping dance or watch graceful pelicans glide along the watercourse.

Get some local tips on how to catch a yellow belly or snare freshwater yabbies to cook over the campfire. It’s a great hunter-gatherer activity for the whole family…also delicious!

Overnight The Lake, Quilpie