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Day 3
Highlights
- Drive 106km along the sealed Diamantina Development Road to Eromanga, the furthest town from the sea.
- Explore the Eromanga Natural History Museum, home to Cooper's bones, a testament to Australia's dinosaur heritage.
- Book the Family Fossil Preparation program and enjoy the Australian Dinosaur Giants tour for an educational adventure.
- Climb to Baldy Top Lookout for breathtaking sunset views, with ancient caves and crevices to discover along the trail.
This morning drive 106km along the fully sealed Diamantina Development Road to Eromanga dubbed the furthest town from the sea. This is where Cooper, the mega of all Australian dinosaurs once roamed and the Eromanga Natural History Museum has the bones to prove it.
Book in for the Family Fossil Preparation program which includes the popular Australian Dinosaur Giants tour. Treat the kids to lunch in the stylish café at the new Reception Centre. There’s also a state-of-the-art theatre and interpretative corridor.
Return to Quilpie in time for a late afternoon drive to Baldy Top Lookout. It’s an easy 10-minute climb to the summit and there are loads of ancient caves and crevices to explore along the scrambling trail. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking at sunset and it’s a perfect finish to your Quilpie Getaway.
Overnight The Lake, Quilpie
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3 Day Quilpie Family Getaway
Start your self-drive family Outback Adventure in Quilpie. Fishing, dinosaurs, opal fossicking and an outback station stay….it’s all here in a fun filled 3 day adventure in Quilpie.
Uncover remarkable pioneering stories of true grit and determination, see Australia’s largest ever dinosaur and mighty megafauna and enjoy true Channel Country hospitality on an authentic station stay. Itinerary is suitable for both 4WD and conventional vehicles.
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