Attractions
opal mines in yowah
Looking for those opals much loved by the likes of the Eulo Queen? You’ll want to head to Yowah, an hour’s drive from Eulo. The Yowah opal field, which includes the nearby area known as Black Gate, is the southernmost opal mining centre of western Queensland; it is popular with tourists and fossickers.
Eulo air strip
Eulo has it’s own airstrip which is 2,000 metres long convenient for a fly in, fly out experience and for those travelling onwards. Coordinates are as follows:
Latitude: S 28 10 06, Longitude: E 145 02 06
artesian mud baths
Relax and unwind your body and mind with the natural and restorative power of the artesian mud baths. Revitalise your skin with nature’s own unique formula. Bathe in milky grey artesian mud drawn fresh from ancient springs leaving you feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
mud springs
The mud springs, that have evolved from the artesian basin, forcing mud through fissures in the ground are located nine kilometres west of Eulo. Centuries old, these days many of the mud springs have are no longer active and if you were to jump on them they sound hollow!
bird watching in currawinya
At 334,000 hectares, Currawinya is one of Queensland’s largest national parks. These wetlands and waterways are among the most important inland waterbird habitats in Australia and the extensive wetlands make it ideal for birders! Spot the pink cockatoos feeding along the roadsides!
Paroo patch
With its locally made leather and patchwork products, the Paroo Patch should be on your list of places to visit. This quaint spot will have you immersed in history and is also where you can secure some of the famous ‘Paroo Honey’.