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www.blackalltambotourism.com.au
You’re invited...
We’re inviting you to discover the real stories,
the gems and characters that make our unique
region so special. If you’re looking for a new
place to explore, Blackall-Tambo has it all.
When you come into our region you’ll feel welcomed by
everyone. It doesn’t matter how you get here as long as you
know there’s no shortage of things to see and do.
Head our way, come and enjoy what we enjoy every day in
Blackall-Tambo.
See you soon!
Contents
04 How to get here
06 Once you arrive
08 It’s Better in Blackall
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
11 Everything here is Totally Tambo TAMBO DAM
TAMBO TEDDIES CROSSING SIGN
14 Back to Nature BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
15 Take a Drive
16 Travelling with the Kids?
17 Events Calendar
18 Travel Directory
Keep in touch...
#betterinblackall
#totallytambo
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Longreach
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Biloela
Windorah Tambo
Birdsville
Charleville
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Quilpie
BRISBANE
Thargomindah
Cunnamulla
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Once you arrive...
Our friendly Visitor Information Centre (VIC) team look
forward to welcoming you to our region. Call in and have a
chat, there is nothing like tapping into local knowledge to
discover what there is to see and do.
O
ur Visitor Information Centres The VIC in Tambo is situated in
are a ‘one stop shop’, stocked one of the oldest buildings in
full of helpful brochures, town, the heritage listed Historical
maps and great tourist information. Courthouse. Located at the eastern
Be sure to check onward journey end of the town, there is ample
road conditions with the team while street parking for even the largest
you’re there. rigs. Tambo is the oldest town in
the west and the VIC is home to
Both Tambo and Blackall VICs are
the most magnificent quilt, the
co-located with the towns’ libraries
‘Rhythm of Life’ created by local
so ask about the Queensland Rural
ladies to celebrate the town’s
Libraries’ Tourist Card while there.
sesquicentenary in 2013. Well
Joining the library with a tourist
worth a look, this quilt very cleverly
card allows you to borrow books,
tells the tale of the town from the
audio books and magazines from
earliest days of settlement.
one library and return them to
another within the network of sixty- CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
six libraries across the State. VISITORS TO BLACKALL
BLACKALL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE & LIBRARY
Blackall Visitor Information Centre TAMBO FIRE ENGINE
TAMBO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE & LIBRARY
is situated in the heart of town
and there is plenty of parking just
BLACKALL VISITOR
around the corner in Short Street.
INFORMATION CENTRE
Inside this modern building the
108 Shamrock St, Blackall
counter is a major talking point.
07 4657 4764
Built from every timber imaginable
from across the central west, it is Blackall & Tambo
a veritable work of art. If you like TAMBO VISITOR Visitor Information Centres
a bit of bush camping the Blackall INFORMATION CENTRE
VIC can take your registration and 9 Arthur St, Tambo
07 4654 6408 z Stay Connected – free WIFI
payment for a site along the Barcoo
River on the edge of town. z Rural Library Tourist Card
z Register for the Barcoo River Camp at
the Blackall VIC
z Call in for a map to find your way
around town
z Telephone – Telstra Next G
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It’s Better in Blackall Blackall’s Top Five
Blackall is a charming outback town, nestled on the banks
of the mighty Barcoo River. The close-knit community are Blackall’s the soothing mineral waters. If you
proud of their town and enjoy sharing the region’s hidden Historical Woolscour prefer to swim some laps, there is
also a 50 metre Olympic size pool.
Discover history in action at the
gems with eager travellers. Walk-in access and a disabled lift
Blackall Woolscour, Australia’s last
ensures everyone can enjoy the
remaining steam operated wool
A
benefits of the artesian water.
n attractive township industry has replaced the wool washing plant. Built in 1908 the
with tree lined streets, industry. You can get a glimpse of woolscour was deemed a state Just the place to rest, relax and
Blackall has a population the scale of this industry at the of the art facility to prepare wool revive after a day’s driving.
of approximately 1,588 residents. Blackall Saleyards, where over for market. Its primary role was to
Check the website for
Access to copious quantities of 120,000 cattle are sold each year. remove the lanolin, sweat residue,
opening times.
artesian water and a temperate dust and dirt from the fleece. It
climate allows residents to grow If you’ve ever heard the saying
operated commercially under steam
lush gardens and expansive lawns; ‘beyond the black stump’, get
power for 70 years.
Ram Park
an oasis in the Outback. yourself to Blackall and see it for A visit to Ram Park is a must when
yourself. When pioneers were The Woolscour is located next visiting Blackall. Under the watchful
Literally growing on the sheep’s passing through the area, they to an artesian free-flowing bore, eye of the big ram, the park is a
back, Blackall began as a thriving declared that everything west of the source of ample hot water collection of old buildings filled
outback township. Today, only where they were (Blackall), was for scouring. Daily guided tours with displays and stories that bring
a handful of properties are still ‘beyond the black stump’. Legend run through the Woolscour by Blackall’s colourful history to life.
running sheep however the has it ‘anyone who crosses the enthusiastic volunteers over the
link to the wool industry is still tourist season (May – August). Take a step back in time and visit
Barcoo River 10 times is here
strong. Visit the historic Blackall the Navena Homestead, check
to stay.’ Guided tours operate on the hour,
Woolscour, Ram Park and the out the Blackall Railway Station,
every hour, starting at 9am with the the rare surviving rail motor from
memorial to shearing champion So it’s a must – come and see why
last tour departing at 4pm. Blackall’s Queensland Ambulance
Jack Howe. A thriving cattle ‘it’s better in Blackall’!
Transport Brigade or take in a
Blackall Aquatic lesson at the Yalleroi School House.
Centre and Spa
Strolling through the grounds
Locals have discovered another visitors can visualise how the
more relaxing use for their artesian pioneers tried to tame the outback
bore water. At the Blackall Aquatic
using a wide array of machinery.
Centre and Spa you can unwind in
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Join Stewie, a former stockman for
the artesian spa; its warm bubbling,
BLACKALL AQUATIC CENTRE a tour of the park complete with
RAM PARK BLACKALL therapeutic artesian waters are fed
THE PEOPLE’S SIGN
demonstrations of bush craft and
by 58 degree bore water.
BLACKALL SALEYARDS his stockmanship skills. Stewie
The spacious 20-seat spa was will regale you with a few tales of
constructed in 2019 and is proving Blackall and the region, some may
to be a popular spot for a soak in just be a bit taller than others.
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GREENDALE GOLIATH - TAMBO TEDDIES
Everything here is
Blackall Saleyards Sculpture Trail
Built around the mid-1970s the If you like your art alfresco,
Blackall saleyards was established then you’ll love the Blackall
as a structure to sell local cattle and
has been in operation for many years.
Sculpture Trail.
Blackall is known as the Arts Totally Tambo
Today the facility is the major selling Capital of the West, and boasts
centre in western Queensland, an outdoor gallery of public Step back in time when you arrive in Tambo,
sourcing cattle from northern and far artworks created by local and well enjoy the slower pace and all the history that
western regions, in fact the Blackall renowned artists. the oldest town in the Central West has on offer.
Saleyards are the only accredited
There’s an incredible sculpture of an
organic yards in Queensland.
T
Eagle in its Nest made from railway
Over 120,000 cattle pass through ambo has a relaxed atmosphere and
dog spikes, timber and bolts from
the yards each year. Recent visitors are encouraged to wander around
an old bridge. Another is called
refurbishments and the construction and enjoy a self-guided walk along the
The Roly Poly. Located just outside
of a superb viewing platform enables banks of the Barcoo or around the town’s
of town the Roly Poly is all about
visitors to the region to experience a historical buildings. Meet and chat with local
fun and makes for a great photo
cattle sale first-hand. volunteers at the town’s heritage Post and
on sunset. All up, there are nine
Telegraph buildings where you can try
Cattle sales are usually held every unique sculptures along the trail.
your hand at Morse code and learn
second Thursday and you are Each piece bares some significance
of the town’s rich history.
welcome to attend and experience to the town’s cultural or natural
all the noise and action of a live sale. history. It’s definitely worth a look. Take a picnic to the Tambo Dam
where an abundance of birds will
EDGAR TOWNER VC keep you entertained with their
antics. In the middle of town the
BLACKALL SALEYARDS
EE Parr Park has a well-equipped
picnic area with a playground popular
And there’s more, Don’t stop there,
for little travellers needing to work off
while in town make sure you... excess energy.
z Visit the Black Stump – and then go and cross the Barcoo
River (only nine more times required!) Across from the park, the Grassland Art
Gallery is well worth a visit. This contemporary
z Play a round of Golf with the locals – Thursday afternoons art space showcases artworks from local and
from 3pm regional artists. Exhibitions change every six
z Visit the Lost Art leathercraft and make your own fly swatter to eight weeks so there is always something
different to see.
z Call in for a coffee, cake and a healthy dose of antiquities at
The Lodge on Hawthorn A trip to the outback teddy bear capital is not
z Check out the collection of handcrafted buggies and wagons complete without a visit to the Tambo
on display in Mr & Mrs Behan’s garden on Salvia St Teddies workshop. Here you’ll be
able to see and buy pure wool
teddies made on site by talented
locals.
ROLY POLY SCULPTURE
Make time to wander the
attractive main street. Nothing is
Top Photo Opp too far away in this little township
Blackall’s famous Roly Poly and the attractions are all free.
#Betterinblackall
What visitors have
to say about Blackall:
LOOOOOVE Blackall ! There are towns you Top Photo Opp
visit and then towns you pass through. Teddy’s Crossing Sign – the
Blackall is a destination. Fantastic town.!! only one of its kind in Australia!
David Falck October 9th, 2019 #TotallyTambo
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Tambo’s Top Five Ben will introduce each of the
‘girls’ and provide a summary
of their current racing form. If
If you enjoy a nice stroll, then hit
the pathway that winds through
the trees and leads to an outdoor
you can bid high enough at the gym which is free for all to use. This
Tambo Teddies rotating exhibition program
popular walkway connects with the
of locally produced and auction, you can own a brightly
Who would ever think that a teddy coloured chicken for the duration nature walk, the Coolibah Walk,
bear fit for royalty would have been curated displays of diverse art
of the race. which skirts the Barcoo River. Pull
created in the tiny outback town works by regional artists and
up, rest, relax and enjoy a break.
of Tambo? touring exhibitions. Eight hens will compete, chasing a
little cart filled with tasty delicacies
But these bears are not just for A relaxing courtyard connects
around the course for four laps
Tambo Heritage
royalty, Tambo Teddies take pride the Gallery and workshop spaces.
before the champion chick crosses Precinct
of place in homes all over the world Working with Cindy’s Coffee & the finish line. Discover stories of the oldest town
and have made the little town of Gifts (the next shop on the street), in the west at Tambo’s Heritage
Tambo (population some 611) the board games with coffee and Hilarious fun, but the best part is
Precinct. The buildings were
‘outback Teddy capital of Australia’. cake delivered will be on offer in the chooks are auctioned off to
originally the town’s Post and
Tambo Teddies has literally put the courtyard in 2020. A haven to raise money for the Royal Flying
Telegraph Offices, and Tambo
Tambo on the map! spend a few hours relaxing and Doctor Service.
played a vital role in the early
You can find a soft and cuddly playing board games with your Ben’s chickens race seven days a telegraph system linking the north
Bickie Bear for your newborn or a travelling companions. week from May through to October. of Australia with the south.
fully dressed Mr. Stockman teddy A small shop in the gallery foyer Kick back in a squatter’s chair to
bear with his hat, swag and stock stocks unique handcrafted goods
Tambo Dam listen to locals telling stories of the
whip. Pop in and watch your bear including pewter tableware, art At the southern end of Tambo, you’ll town’s goats, telephone exchange,
come to life as they are lovingly cards, glass art and jewellery. find the Tambo Dam and parklands. Qantas’ only plane crash and old
made. As their personality emerges, Visitors may find a local landscape, picture theatre on the DVD display.
A great place to spend time relaxing
each bear is individually named a contemporary work or an item of on the grassy banks with a picnic The smaller building houses the
after a farming property in the
giftware that will be an exclusive or sizzle up a sausage on one of the Post and Telegraph artefacts
Tambo district.
souvenir representative of their free barbecues. including an interactive Morse code
Outback trip. display, which you can see and hear
Don’t leave town without your The area is a wonderful habitat for
own right, royal Tambo Teddy, your in operation as it taps a message out
water birds and local wildlife. The
friend for life. Ben’s Chicken Races dam provides many spectacular
ready to send. While there you can
try your hand at signalling – what’s
Every evening from 5.15pm at the sunrises reflected across the water
Grassland Art Gallery Royal Carrangarra Hotel you can
PICTURED FROM TOP
GRASSLAND ART GALLERY and is a bird watcher’s paradise
faster, morse code or texting?
A contemporary cool and inviting meet Ben the ‘chook trainer’ and his · TAMBO HERITAGE PRECINCT with black swans and cygnets being The Totally Tambo Heritage Group
· TAMBO DAM
exhibition space displaying a egg-citing ‘Ladies’. found at certain times of the year. mans the buildings on a volunteer
Pelicans also make this area home basis and love to have a chat and
for a few weeks of the year as well share their knowledge of Tambo’s
GRASSLAND ART GALLERY and brolgas can often be found history as well as events of today,
around the water’s edge. #totallytambo.
And there’s more,
don’t leave town without...
z Stretching your legs on the Coolibah Walk, meandering
BEN’S CHICKEN RACES along the banks of the Barcoo
z Visiting the site of the only Qantas crash, a little known slice
of history and Tambo’s dubious claim to fame
z Checking out Wild’n’Woolly, our whimsical sculptural wool
What visitors have to say about Tambo: truck by artist Christopher Trotter
We spent a wonderful four days in Tambo. Teddy bought, chicken races
z Learning the story of the notoriously unreliable
were fun. Food at both Cafes great. Some four wheel driving, lovely
fire engine, ‘Flo’
sunsets, free camping as well. Friendly people everywhere. We learnt Stay Connected
that Tambo was worth visiting. Thanks Tambo! z Enjoying an evening stubby or two catching up with your
Free WIFI throughout fellow travellers at Stubby Bend, Tambo’s free river camp
Graeme Raine July 6th, 2018 the town
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To Longreach To Barcaldine To Emerald
Avington
Waterhole
Lochern NP
Isisford Douglas Springsure
While you’re in the region–
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21 Ponds Wilderness W
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Waterhole 91 Y
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get back to nature
Welford Arno 102
National Park Emmet 44 Salvator Rosa
Crossing 53
Section
131
Jundah Mount Slowcombe Tambo Carnarvon
Idalia Mount National Park
Welford Lagoon Yaraka National Park Playfair
Minnie
LA
45
Discover Tambo’s Wilderness Way. Park your van up in town and head out on this self- Downs
ND
Trafalgar Battle Waterhole
Little
SB
Boomerang 48
drive tour through an area of rugged beauty, known as the ‘Rooftop of Queensland’.
OR
‘Retreat’ Langlo-Adavale Expedition
Lumeah
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Hell Hole
Windorah
WY
Gorge NP
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ambo’s Wilderness Way is a 320 Take a slight detour and head To Birdsville
Augathella
kilometre loop and you can take into the Salvator Rosa National Adavale Injune
one to two days to complete, Park where you can camp on Mariala NP
depending on the adventure you the banks of the Nagoa River z Wet weather – check at the LEGEND
Chesterton Range
National Park
are after. The road is accessible by and play in the clear waters of VIC regarding accessibility Barcoo Way
Morven
conventional vehicles, however, a Mitchell Springs. and road conditions before Themed 4WD Routes Charleville Mitchell
Quilpie To Brisbane
four-wheel-drive is recommended you leave Unsealed Road
(4WD vehicle recommended)
WARREG
O HWY
A self-guided drive directs you
and adds to the experience! z Carry plenty of water and fuel 000 Distance in km’s Roma
to the park’s most outstanding
The tour traverses a landscape features, including magnificent z Be aware of bull dust, sand
of deep gorges and vast cliff towering sandstone formations. and changing conditions –
lines. Enjoy vistas of tangled Wildflowers add a blast of colour roads can become impassable
Take the Drive…..
ranges where the wind and rain to the landscape in spring. There after rain
have created massive sandstone are plenty of opportunities for
formations which contrast starkly birdwatching, photography and
along the Barcoo Way
with the grey-green bush. great bush walks.
To Longreach To Barcaldine To Emerald
Avington
Y
Waterhole our Barcoo Way adventure Heading up the Isisford Road you
Lochern NP COOLIBAH WALK WILDERNESS WAY LOOP
Isisford 75 Douglas Springsure starts in Tambo, the headwaters can take a side track and visit
55 DA of the mighty Barcoo River. Idalia National Park nestled amid
21 Ponds Wilderness W
Way Loop
SO
Here’s your chance to hit the road, the Gowan Ranges. Access to
Stonehenge Oma 20 Blackall N
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W Rolleston get the red dust under your tyres Idalia is suitable for four-wheel-
Waterhole 91 Y
47 and really explore the outback. drive only.
Welford Arno 102 Who doesn’t want to camp beside a
National Park Emmet 44 Salvator Rosa Take the Isisford Road from Blackall
Crossing 53
Section billabong, 4wd across a claypan and
131 for 42km then turn left into the
Mount Slowcombe Tambo reel in a champion Yellowbelly?
Jundah Carnarvon Yaraka Road. At the Benlidi siding,
Idalia Mount National Park
Playfair Discover awesome National Parks turn left and follow the ldalia-
Welford Lagoon Yaraka National Park
Minnie and incredible raw landscapes.
LA
45
Downs
Benlidi Road for about 34km to the
ND
Trafalgar Battle Waterhole Choose to travel the direct route
Little park boundary.
SB
Boomerang 48 via the Landsborough Highway and
OR
‘Retreat’ Langlo-Adavale Expedition Enjoy birdwatching, bushwalking,
Lumeah you will travel around 100km to
OU
22 55 Track National Park
Blackall. From there you can strike scenic driving, exploring historical
GH H
Hammond Downs 281 sites and watching wildlife.
Hell Hole out along the Isisford Road or head
ndorah
WY
Gorge NP north for 18km before turning up Pick up a drive guide brochure
the Adavale Road – both tracks lead from the information shelter at
To Birdsville
Augathella you on to Isisford, Yaraka and the Chucksters Bore just 3km from the
Adavale Injune red sand hills of Windorah. park entrance.
Mariala NP Chesterton Range
EGEND National Park
An alternate route
Barcoo Way
Morven If you really love a bit of an off-road adventure, then consider taking a 4WD side trip along the Langlo-Adavale
Themed 4WD Routes Charleville Mitchell Track. The scenic Langlo-Adavale Road between Tambo and Blackall is around 200 kilometres and will take
Unsealed Road Quilpie To Brisbane
(4WD vehicle recommended)
WARREG
O HWY approximately one day to complete. See native wildlife and livestock as you pass through a number of local
stations. Take care as the track is not fenced and the livestock roam freely. You will need a four-wheel-drive to
000 Distance in km’s Roma
complete this track and it can become impassable in the wet, so make sure you check road conditions at the VICs
before leaving either Blackall or Tambo.
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Travelling
with the Kids?
Events Calendar
January
Younger travellers are well catered for in 26th | Australia Day Fun
both Blackall and Tambo.
February
I
n the centre of Tambo, EE Parr insta moments at the Roly Poly,
March
Park features an enclosed Wild’n’Woolly, the People’s Sign and 29th | Blackall Races
playground with climbing frames, at the only Teddy Bear Crossing sign
swings and see-saws. There’s also a in Australia.
2nd
skate park and half basketball court.
And of course, you can always #buyfromthebushqld
The Tambo Dam Park has plenty of
splash out and buy them their very Share your story
space for the kids to burn off excess
own Tambo Teddy – that should
energy. Schedule a stop for lunch SALVATOR ROSA, CARNARVON NATIONAL PARK
keep them settled for a few miles!
and fire up the free barbie. Between
September and April, you can cool
off in the Tambo pool. Entry is free And the Fur Babies…
from 3.30pm daily. Those very important family
members are well catered for in the
April
Blackall’s pool is open all year Blackall-Tambo region. 18th
round, the beach edge is perfect Tambo Stock Show
for toddlers to play in and there Staying overnight? In Tambo your
is plenty of recreational space for fur babies are welcome at Stubby 18th
older children. If a swim is not in Bend, Tambo Mill Motel & Van Park, Blackall Races
the plan, Bank’s Park along the Tambo Caravan Park, Tambo Tavern
main drag has children’s slides and and the Royal Carrangarra Hotel
jungle gyms. The large undercover and in Blackall the Blackall Caravan
eating area also has free BBQs. Park, Acacia Motor Inn, Blackall
May
Ram Park will give the kids a
Caravan Park and the Barcoo River
Camp are all pet friendly.
1st-2nd | Blackall Show
June
glimpse of what life was like in BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
Blackall and Tambo have plenty of 6th
days gone by. There are certainly no 16th-17th
wide open spaces to exercise your TELEPHONE EXCHANGE Local Artists Exhibition
computers or iPads in the Yalleroi Tambo Polocrosse
TAMBO HERITAGE PRECINCT
Schoolhouse! If you’re stopping for furry friends.
a while make sure the kids bring 22nd-24th
their scooters and skate boards, Tambo Campdraft
Blackall has a large undercover
September
30th | Tambo Races
skate bowl in the park beside the Check for any accommodation
memorial hall on Short St. restrictions when you book, you
don’t want to let the team down. 19th | Tambo Outback
Don’t forget to capture the
July
Rodeo
memories, take a few family August 26th-27th | Scrubby
11th-12th | Outback Masters Golf - Blackall 1st | Tambo Races Creek Shoot, Tambo
18th | Blackall Races 13th-16th | Better in 23rd | Blackall Clay
Blackall Festival Target Shoots
WILD’N’WOOLLY
October November
17th | Blackall Races 28th | Blackall Races
December
24th | Christmas Eve in the Park - Tambo
Blackall Christmas Tree
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Travel Directory
Blackall Blackall Caravan Park
53 Garden St, Blackall
Blackall IGA
115 Shamrock St, Blackall
Tim’s Workshop
72 Shamrock St, Blackall
Tambo Mill Motel & Caravan Park
34 Arthur St, Tambo
Tambo Multipurpose Centre
22 Arthur St, Tambo
07 4657 4816 07 4657 4151 0428 875 584 07 4654 6100 07 4621 6630
ACCOMMODATION
Wood fired pizzas – Tuesday, Will’s Welding
Acacia Motor Inn Schluter’s Bakery Tambo Tavern Tambo Primary
Wednesday & Thursday evenings. 49 Shamrock St, Blackall 56 Thistle St, Blackall 29-31 Arthur St, Tambo
110 Shamrock St, Blackall Health Centre
07 4657 6022 BP Roadhouse 07 4657 6672 0428 860 332 07 4654 6106 4 Garden St, Tambo
8-10 Shamrock St, Blackall SPAR Blackall 07 4621 7100
Barcoo Hotel BANKS DINE IN & TAKE-AWAY
07 4657 4422 99-101 Shamrock St, Blackall
95 Shamrock St, Blackall
07 4657 6616 Australia Post Agent – NAB, CBA, Caltex Service Station TYRES, MECHANICAL
07 4657 4197 Central Star Snack Bar Westpac 1 Arthur St, Tambo & FUEL SUPPLIES
Barcoo River Camp 36 Shamrock St, Blackall 98-102 Shamrock St, Blackall 07 4654 6177
07 4657 4175 MEDICAL Gerard Johnson Transport
Isisford Blackall Rd, Blackall 07 4657 4944 20 Charles St, Tambo
Blackall Hospital Cindy’s Coffee & Gifts
07 4657 4637 Coolibah Motel 07 4654 6810
Landsborough Highway, Blackall Blackall Newsagency – BOQ 30 Arthur St, Tambo
Blackall Caravan Park 36 Shamrock St, Blackall 07 4650 7700 128 Shamrock St, Blackall 07 4654 6955
53 Garden St, Blackall 07 4657 4380 07 4657 4404 BANKS
Black Stump Medical Centre Fanny Mae’s Café
07 4657 4816 Tina’s Coffee Shop Blackall-Tambo
78 Thistle St, Blackall ATMS 15 Arthur St, Tambo
www.blackallcaravanpark.com.au 95 Shamrock St, Blackall Regional Council
07 4657 4677 07 4654 6137
Blackall Motel 07 4657 4795 Barcoo Hotel Administration Office – BOQ
153 Shamrock St, Blackall Ian Kinsey Outback Chemist 95 Shamrock St, Blackal Royal Carrangarra Hotel 21 Arthur St, Tambo
The Drawing Board 107-109 Shamrock St, Blackall 07 4657 4197 25 Arthur St, Tambo 07 4621 6602
07 4657 4611
111 Shamrock St, Blackall 07 4657 4616 07 4654 6127
Bookings: 1800 357 367 CBA - ATM
0429 385 436
TYRES, MECHANICAL 99 – 101 Shamrock St, Blackall Tambo Tavern ATMS
Coolibah Motel
The Lodge on Hawthorn & FUEL SUPPLIES 29-31 Arthur St, Tambo Caltex Service Station
36 Shamrock St, Blackall
13 Hawthorn St, Blackall OTHER SERVICES 07 4654 6106 1 Arthur St, Tambo
07 4657 4380 Blackall Tyre Service
www.coolibahmotel.com.au 0415 174 286 Laundromat 07 4654 6177
132-138 Shamrock St, Blackall
07 4657 4849 14 Clematis St, Blackall FOOD STORES
Hawthorn Holiday Apartments The Woolscour Cafe Royal Carrangarra Hotel
Evora Rd, Blackall Tambo Foodworks
14 Hawthorn St, Blackall Central Star Service Station - 32 Arthur St, Tambo 25 Arthur St, Tambo
0458 008 860 07 4657 6042
Union Hotel
(Caltex, LPG refill, RACQ)
64 Shamrock St, Blackall
Tambo 07 4654 6288 07 4654 6127
Living Arts Centre Tambo Butchery
35 Coronation Dr, Blackall 07 4657 4249 ACCOMMODATION OTHER SERVICES
Cnr Hawthorn & Rose St, Blackall 23 Arthur St, Tambo
0409 283 057 07 4657 4877 Reliance Blackall - (BP, LPG refill) Royal Carrangarra Hotel Laundromat –
07 4654 6239
8-10 Shamrock St, Blackall 25 Arthur St, Tambo Tambo Post Office
DINE IN & TAKE-AWAY FOOD STORES 07 4657 4422 07 4654 6127 MEDICAL 11 Arthur St, Tambo
07 4654 6147
Barcoo Hotel Barcoo Butchery Ross Rural Services Tambo Caravan Park Tambo Chemist
95 Shamrock St, Blackall 47 Shamrock St, Blackall 84 Shamrock St, Blackall 58 Arthur St, Tambo 26 Arthur St, Tambo
07 4657 4197 07 4657 4684 07 4657 4277 07 4654 6463 0499 811 442
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