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Childers is located in southern Queensland, at the junction of the Bruce and Isis Highways. The township lies 325 kilometres north of Brisbane and 52 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg. This historical town is positioned on a ridge with magnificent views overlooking thousands of hectares of vivid green sugarcane and avocado farms. Childers offer wide, tree-lined streets with a relaxed and welcoming country atmosphere. Visitors can step back in time as they visit the town’s many historical buildings, some well over 100 years old.Those visiting Childers can find short-term parking at Childers Overnight Stay Area and park for up to 20 hours. Additional parking is also available at Apple Tree Creek, as well as the Sugar Bowl Caravan Park. A dump point and potable water can be found along Crescent Street.Just seven kilometres north of Childers on the Bruce Highway is the delightfully named rural township of Apple Tree Creek, and nearby Woodgate Beach offers an unspoilt coastal playground for visitors seeking peace and quiet.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Childers VIC, 72 Churchill St, Childers QLD07 4153 8888childersvisitors@bundaberg.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Crescent StShort Term Parking           Childers Overnight Stay Area (20hr) and Apple Tree Creek, (20hr)Dump Point  Crescent StPotable Water          Crescent StHospital        44 Broadhurst St, Ph: 07 4126 1733Doctors Surgery     Ashbury Lane, Ph: 07 4126 1635; 66 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2922Dentist           88 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1666Pharmacy     60 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308Supermarket            IGA, 114 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308; Woolworths, 111 – 115 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2845

Birdsville is situated between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert. The town is home to the famous Birdsville Hotel and the Birdsville Races, which bring thousands of people to town in September each year. Previously known as Diamantina Crossing, Birdsville was renamed due to the diverse birdlife of the area. In town you can visit the Australian Inland Mission Hospital, the Birdsville Working Museum and the two art galleries. Near town, the attractions include the Simpson Desert, ‘Big Red’- the tallest sand dune of the Simpson, the old Diamantina Crossing and a Burke and Wills campsite. The Simpson Desert National Park is home to many mammals and reptiles and over 180 bird species. After a day’s sightseeing, take a picnic and go swimming at Pelican Point, the billabong near town.Those visiting Birdsville can find short and long term parking at Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).The Birdsville of today is a modern community offering travellers a general store, bakery, restaurants, medical clinic, auto services and a police station.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wirrari Visitors Centre, Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville QLDPh: 07 4656 3300visitors@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.diamantina.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Both sides of Adelaide Street as well as the large vacant block in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre bounded by Burt and Adelaide StreetsShort & Long Term Parking        Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).Dump Point  Adelaide St, (W side of town)Diamantina Development Rd, (route to race course)Potable Water          Numerous taps located in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre (bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets) and at the Birdsville Roadhouse (Frew Street) and the Mobil Service Station (Adelaide Street)Hospital        Cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Doctors Surgery     Located at hospital, cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Dentist           Visits every six monthsSupermarket            Birdsville Roadhouse, cnr Frew St & Florence St, Ph: 07 4656 3226

Texas is located on the Bruxner Highway, along the banks of the Dumaresq River in southern QLD. The town was originally established on the river flats, but was relocated after several major floods, although remnants of the original township still exist for visitors to explore. The renovated and restored Texas Rabbit Works Factory was officially opened on 13 May 2017, this largely intact example of the struggle to control the rabbit plague and the industry that developed as a result is a must-see on your visit to Texas. An excellent array of artworks is on display at the Texas Regional Art Gallery, and the Heritage Centre and Tobacco Museum house a large collection of local memorabilia. Then there is the beautiful Pecan Park, which contains trees donated in 1988 by the people of Texas, USA (Texas Queensland’s namesake). For fantastic 360 degree views of Texas, take a trip to Goat Rock, which is located within a working sheep property. Campsites and picnic facilities are set in natural bushland surrounded by large granite boulders, and you can participate in everyday farm activities and tours of the property. You’ll never go hungry at Goat Rock, with true country style cooking available at ‘The Shed’.Visitors to Texas can find short and long term parking at Dumaresq River Camping Area, also known as Les (Jingles) Myer Rest Area and there is 14 day time limit to stay here. Both potable water and a dump point are located at the council depot, situated in Flemming Street.Texas is central to a number of interesting attractions in surrounding regions. The town is only one hour drive from Goondiwindi. Limestone Caves and MacIntyre Falls can be found at the nearby town of Ashford, NSW, and a number of national parks are also ideal day trips from Texas.In September each year, Texas comes alive for a week of country music and bush poets with walk-up artists welcome from Monday to Thursday and invited artists performing on the main stage from Friday to Sunday.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Texas VIC, High St, TexasPh: 07 4653 1384 or 0448 762 016https://www.facebook.com/texasqldinc/Casual Parking       Avon St off High St, opposite Memorial Hall, marked with caravan parking signShort Term Parking           Dumaresq River Camping Area, also known as Les (Jingles) Myer Rest Area, (14 days); Goat Rock, unpwr $5.00pppn; Bonshaw Weir, (unlimited)Dump Point  Flemming St, (council depot)Potable Water          Water Fill Station, Flemming St, (council depot) (Fee)Hospital        Mingoola Rd, Ph: 07 4653 3200Doctors Surgery     31 St John St, Ph: 07 4653 1363Pharmacy     28 High St, Ph: 07 4653 1367Supermarket            Foodworks, 62-68 High St, Ph: 07 8651 2506