Cunnamulla on the Warrego River

Cunnamulla lies on the Warrego River in far western Queensland and is part of Paroo Shire. The town offers several reasons to visit: geothermal mineral pools, a walk through the riverside landscape, insights into railway history and regional culture. You can shape your stay around whether you’d rather experience water and nature, history or art.

Mineral pools and riverside landscapes

Cunnamulla Hot Springs has geothermal mineral pools, a cold-water pool, a sauna and a steam room. There’s also the Body Clay Ritual, in which Australian clays are applied to the skin and then washed off under a mineral shower. The different features offer a range of ways to enjoy your time at the Hot Springs—from mineral water to a ritual using Australian clays.

The Warrego River Walk offers another perspective on the surrounding area. It begins at Cunnamulla Hot Springs and follows the eastern bank of the Warrego. From there, the route crosses the Darby Land Bridge and continues over black floodplains and through natural river channels. The change between riverbank, plain and channels defines the walk. If you’re interested in the riverside landscape, it offers a separate focus alongside the mineral pools.

History and culture in Cunnamulla

Cunnamulla All Aboard is a 3D sound and light spectacular about the town’s railway history and its position at the “end of the line”. The Cunnamulla Heritage Trail offers a different focus: the self-guided walk takes you to historic buildings and shops. QR codes and a brochure provide additional information. If you’d like to spend time exploring the town’s history, you can discover individual stops at your own pace rather than relying on a single account.

At the Cunnamulla Visitor Centre, the Artesian Time Tunnel features interactive exhibits and a film about the Great Artesian Basin, shown daily on request. The Regional Museum at the Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre offers insights into the local culture, heritage and history of this part of Australia. The Cunnamulla Regional Art Gallery at the Cunnamulla Visitor Information Centre displays works by artists from the region and across Australia. Together, the museum, gallery and interactive exhibition offer different ways to explore history and art.

Visiting the markets and finding accommodation

The Cunnamulla Community Markets are held on the second Sunday of each month during the tourism season, from April to September, at Centenary Park. Stalls offer local produce and coffee, as well as crafts, art, jewellery, opals and plants. If you’d like to include the markets in your trip, their regular monthly schedule is a helpful guide when planning your visit. You can look for a holiday rental in Cunnamulla to suit the experiences that matter most to you during your stay: the riverside landscape and mineral pools, railway history, the museum and gallery or, during the tourism season, the market.

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