Our Unique Region - Blackall Tambo Queensland Australia
Queensland's Central West has been keeping a few things secret for a while now... but the Blackall - Tambo Region wants to share their treasures with everyone.
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 tree change, or a new place to explore, then the Blackall - Tambo region has it all. Unique wildlife - unique people and a unique rural lifestyle that can't be beaten.
When you come to Our Unique Region you'll feel welcomed by everyone. Come for a visit and you'll stay forever.
The people who live here feel blessed to have found a thriving community built on hard work and determination.
The smiling, happy faces that greet you are always willing to chat, to help each other whether you're a local or not.
If you're strolling down Blackall's main street, quenching a thirst at our friendly pubs or enjoying our famous art and sculptures, you'll find the real treasures of Blackall. Our creative spirit shines in everything we do and you're more than welcome to join us in the fun.
It doesn't matter how you get here - by air or road - as long as you know that in our region there's no shortage of things to see and do.
That's why every year traveller's and 'tree-changers' head our way to experience our unique places to stay.
Our stories are spoken and sung to you by our locals wherever you go.
We're truly proud of our place and were happy to tell you all about it.
Blackall is a place for the young and not so young. There's something for everyone here.
Our region is renowned for our wealth of produce. We're the home of world class cattle and sheep that are the heart of our vibrant economy.
Our natural heritage is vast and diverse too. When you get out here you'll be amazed at Blackall's neighbouring National Parks and our stunning native animals and plants.
Another great reason people travel here is national treasure and local shearing legend Jackie Howe.
Just a short trip from Tambo and you'll discover the Wilderness Way.
It's part of Sir Thomas Mitchell's original track through the region and meanders around the scenic views of the Great Dividing Range, Salvatore Rosa National Park and back to Tambo. You mustn't miss it!
It's amazing how much the landscape changes along the way.
Just park up for free camping in Tambo and enjoy the many walks around the place. You'll soon find out why Tambo - the oldest town in the Central West - was originally settled and became famous for it's wool and nowadays for its handmade woollen teddy bears.
It didn't take long for our community to grow into the great little town that's full of welcoming faces.
Drop into one of our watering holes for a yarn with a friendly local and find out why Tambo's a top place to live or stay, whether it's for a lifetime or a picnic in the park.
At first, Tambo may seem like a sleepy little village but there's plenty to see and do here too.
Tambo comes to life on race days, polocrosse meets - in fact if you're adventurous you'll find your place soon enough. There's just so much room to move - just saddle up and start exploring!
Locals remember the fateful day of Australia's first and only QANTAS crash here on Tambo's own claypan...
Tambo has a proud history that can be seen throughout our heritage precinct. The court house, post office and telegraph station are great places to experience our history first hand.
Well what do you reckon??? Not bad for a little town that been around for 150 years'.
Well, we've got to leave you now. It's all up to you! Now it's your turn to make the journey and enjoy what we enjoy everyday - our unique region of Blackall and Tambo... See you soon!
BTW, no bears were harmed in the making of this film...
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Curtin Springs has been home to the Severin family since 1956, when Peter Severin arrived with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle.
When Peter turned to his wife to tell her this 500 square mile block of dirt was their new home, family folklore tells how Dawn replied “I’ve got news for you and it’s all bad!” Just after they arrived, they had one inch of rain and then it didn’t rain for nine years. In that first year just six people drove past Curtin Springs. For the first three years home was under the Bough Shed, which still stands today providing a dining area and a cool place for visitors to rest.
In the late 1950’s pioneering tourist companies began the first tours to Ayers Rock and there began the endless batches of scones and cups of tea served to the tourists. Curtin Springs was the first station in the region to develop the more substantial Wayside Inn tourist facilities.
Cattle numbers and management methods changed over the years, as did the tourist facilities at the Wayside Inn. A lot of hard work, heartache, tears and joy and thousands of visitors, have made Curtin Springs the place it is today. Curtin Springs is now over one million acres in size and stands as a testament to the passion and commitment Peter, Ashley and Lyndee Severin have made to Central Australia and the pastoral and tourism industries.
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This event is the major showcase outcome for the Creative Pathways in the Central West program delivered by Human Ventures in partnership with regional agencies. This is the fifth year of the program and fourth year for the festival. The program aims to up-skill young people in Creative Arts, Enterprise Development and Event Production supporting social, cultural and economic development in the area.
This year's Shockwave was the first to be coordinated by a dedicated crew of local young people, it held a 7 hour performance program featuring local young artists and combined professional artists and local creatives to present a vast workshop program to suit everyone.
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