Miles
Town
Population 1164
Miles is in the Western Downs. Ludwig Leichhardt passed through this district on three expeditions and named the place Dogwood Crossing. The town was later renamed Miles in honour of a local member of parliament. After spring rains, this pocket of the Darling Downs is ablaze with wildflowers.
Visitor Information
Historical Village, Murilla St; (07) 4627 1492
Nearby national parks
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Bunya Mountains National Park
The Bunya Mountains hosted important gatherings for the Waka Waka tribe and up until the late 1800s local and neighbouring Aboriginal groups...more -
Isla Gorge National Park
Isla Gorge National Park, in Queensland’s Central Highlands, lies at the southern end of the Dawson Range and features rugged...more -
Crows Nest National Park National Park
Crows Nest National Park, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range west of Brisbane, features the picturesque Crows Nest Falls with its...more
Nearby towns
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Chinchilla
Chinchilla is a prosperous town in the western Darling Downs. Explorer Ludwig Leichhardt named the area in 1844 after the local Aboriginal...more -
Taroom
Taroom is on the banks of the Dawson River in the Capricorn region. Since settlers took up land in 1845, cattle raising has been the main...more -
Dalby
Sitting at the crossroads of the Warrego, Moonie, Condamine and Bunya highways, Dalby is conveniently linked to all of Australia's capital...more
In Town
Dogwood Crossing, Miles This modern cultural centre combines history and art in an innovative space. The excellent Wall of Water displays imagery and stories of the local people – a novel way of discovering the personal history of Miles. The art gallery has changing exhibitions from local and regional artists. There is an IT centre and library also on-site. Murilla St.Historical Village: a pioneer settlement with all types of early buildings, a war museum, shell display and lapidary exhibition; Murilla St. Wildflower excursions: some of the most beautiful wildflowers in Australia; details from visitor centre.
Nearby
Condamine: small town known for inventing the Condamine Bell, a bullfrog bell that, hung around bullocks, can be heard up to 4 km away. A replica and history display are in Bell Park. There is excellent fishing on the Condamine River, and the town holds a famous rodeo in Oct; 33 km S. The Gums: tiny settlement with historic church and nature reserve; 79 km S. Glenmorgan: the Myall Park Botanical Gardens; 134 km SW.
Fishing spots near town
Lake Boondooma 139 km
Situated on the Boyne River to the west of Bjelke Petersen Dam, this lake is about 15 km from Proston. Since its construction in 1983, a variety of species have been stocked here. Australian bass, silver perch and... Find out moreWuruma Dam 182 km
Situated 35 km north of Eidsvold, this 18 sq km little-known water contains Australian bass, barramundi, saratoga, silver perch, yellowbelly and sleepy cod. A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required. There is a large... Find out moreBjelke Petersen Dam 186 km
Lake Barambah is a 22 sq km water about 15 km south-east of Murgon. It is regarded as one of the state’s best waters for big bass, but also has yellowbelly, silver perch and saratoga. It is relatively shallow for a... Find out moreDawson River 229 km
Moura is a two-hour drive west of Gladstone. Better known for its prime cattle production and huge coalmines, the township and the nearby Dawson River is not exactly number one on most people’s list of top... Find out moreCania Dam 237 km
Located close to Monto, Cania Dam holds yellowbelly, silver perch and Australian bass to 3 kg. Cania’s big drawcard though is the saratoga. Initially stocked with only 200 individuals, the saratoga have bred to a... Find out moreLake Wivenhoe 248 km
Impoundment fishing for native species in southern Queensland has enjoyed phenomenal growth and it all began at Lake Wivenhoe. Situated about 80 km west of Brisbane on the Brisbane Valley Highway, Wivenhoe has a surface... Find out moreCampsites around town
Grays Reserve camping area 36 km
This small site has no facilities and suits self-sufficient campers only. From Chinchilla, travel 16 km south along Chinchilla–Tara Rd. After a large dip in the road, travel 200 m and turn right onto the... Find out moreCaliguel Lagoon camping area 41 km
Very popular with waterskiers, this site is 7 km south of Condamine and 33 km south of Miles. Bring your own firewood and water to the camping area, reached from Condamine–Meandarra Rd. ... Find out moreChinchilla Weir camping area 42 km
Catch some perch, catfish or Murray cod in the Condamine River near this campsite, where a maximum 2-night stay applies. There is a boat ramp on-site but fishing is not permitted within 200 m of the weir wall.... Find out moreDogwood Creek camping area 42 km
This old sawmill site is now a clearing for campers, but offers no facilities. It is reached from Barakula State Forest Rd off Auburn Rd. Go past the Department of Primary Industries area and look for the forestry camp... Find out moreArchers Crossing camping area 52 km
A great spot for fishing, Archers Crossing has a boat ramp on the southern side of the river. Suitable for self-sufficient campers, the only facilities are the shelter shed, tables and barbecues. The site is on the... Find out moreOld Yuleba Town camping area 72 km
Suitable for self-sufficient stopover camping, there are no facilities at this site 13 km east of Yuleba. From the Warrego Hwy, go south onto Forestry Rd, then right onto Mongool Rd and right again after the fourth grid.... Find out moreJudd’s Lagoon camping area 79 km
Great for fishing, this quiet and tidy campsite is on Mongool Rd, 5 km south-east of Yuleba. There are few facilities on-site, so bring drinking water and firewood. Yuleba is on the Warrego Hwy, 60 km east of Roma and 80... Find out morePialaway Reserve camping area 81 km
This no-frills site is 85 km north of Surat. From the Surat–Condamine Rd, head along the Warkan Rd for 18 km. Surat is on the Carnarvon Hwy, 78 km south of Roma and 116 km north of St George. ... Find out moreBingi Crossing camping area 90 km
This site, suitable for self-sufficient campers (bring drinking water), is 45 km east of the town of Surat. Take the Surat–Tara Rd from the Carnarvon Hwy. Surat is 78 km south of Roma and 116 km north of St George.... Find out moreJandowae accommodation park 93 km
You’ll find a good range of facilities at this park, 50 km north of Dalby, but bring your own firewood. There’s a swimming pool, camp kitchen, laundry facilities, kiosk and the option of self-contained... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Possum Park Caravan and Camping Park 20 km
We always enjoy staying at this unusual caravan park; once a World War II munitions dump, the underground bunkers have been converted to cabins. Owner-operated, it is a great park set in a quiet location alongside the... Find out moreRoma Big Rig Tourist Park 139 km
A clean modern park close to the Warrego Highway on the eastern approach to Roma, this is within walking distance of the Big Rig tourist attractions and just a few blocks from the centre of town. It becomes busy during... Find out moreVilla Holiday Park 140 km
This well-maintained park about 2 km from the town centre is our choice of places to stay in Roma. A winery and shop adjoin the park, and there are large grassy areas, clean amenities and a selection of cabins. It gets... Find out moreYarraman Caravan Park 179 km
Perched high on a hill about 1 km north of Yarraman, the park has a great outlook over the surrounding areas. This is an easy park to access. It has a large number of sites and is popular with caravan clubs who can use... Find out moreHomestead Caravan Park and Cabins 180 km
This is a quiet park off the highway where every site has its own ensuite. It is a great stopover on the journey north or a good base from which to explore the Bunya Mountains. The ensuite sites are good value.... Find out moreBarambah Bush Caravan Park 184 km
This is a bush area with a caravan park. There are good facilities and several kilometres of bushwalking trails. Bookings required at peak periods and a minimum-length stay at Easter and long weekends.... Find out moreBjelke-Petersen Dam Tourist and Recreation Park (formerly Yallakool) 184 km
This is a large park on the shores of the Bjeilke-Petersen Dam. Modern extensions have seen the installation of ensuite sites. It is an ideal location for breaking the journey, catching up on some rest or catching a... Find out moreCrows Nest Caravan Park 197 km
Only 1 km south of Crows Nest on the New England Highway, the park has a popular licensed restaurant and offers easy access for vans and larger motorhomes. It is good value for money.... Find out moreBIG4 Toowoomba Garden City Holiday Park 202 km
Colourful, manicured gardens greet you at the entrance of this high-quality park in a quiet spot, about 3 km from the city. The park has great amenities and is a good base for exploring this wonderful city and... Find out moreToowoomba Motor Village Caravan Park 203 km
Located on the southern approach to Toowoomba, this is an older establishment but has good facilities and amenities and is an ideal base for exploring the local area.... Find out moreRest areas around town
1 km W of Miles (R) or 138 km E of Roma (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 39.338 E150 10.753... Find out more
Drillham Rest Area 21 km
19 km W of Miles (R) or 120 km E of Roma (L) Small area just off the highway on the bank of the river. GPS: S26 38.28 E149 58.50... Find out moreCondamine Rest Area 30 km
Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 55.602 E150 07.918 ... Find out moreCaliguel Lagoon Camp Area 37 km
T/O 91 km N of Moonie (L) or 3 km S of Condamine (R) Large area 4 kilometres west of the highway at the lagoon on the Meanderra Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 59.031 E150 06.68... Find out moreChinchilla Weir Camp Area 42 km
T/O at Chinchilla onto Tara Road Lage camp area located 8 kilometres south of town on the banks of the Condamine River. Good shade and facilities. NOTE: Some powered sites available. GPS: S26 47.957 E150 34.785 ... Find out moreArchers Crossing Camp Area 51 km
T/O 72 km W of Dalby (L) or 10 km E of Chinchilla (R) Very secluded camp area located 15 kilometres south of the highway via Hopeland Road, Hopeland School Road and Archers Crossing Road. Good shade. NOTE: Last 4... Find out moreWandoan Rest Area 64 km
South side of town Large area just off the highway at the visitor information centre. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 07.339 E149 57.524 ... Find out moreBarneys Rest Area 73 km
72 km W of Miles (R) or 67 km E of Roma (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees behind the truck bay. Good shade. GPS: S26 37.269 E149 27.389... Find out moreWarra Rest Area 79 km
Middle of town Large area just off the highway at the old railway display. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 55.755 E150 55.165... Find out moreYuleba Creek Rest Area 80 km
79 km W of Miles (R) or 60 km E of Roma (L) Large area just off the highway on the banks of the creek among a few large trees. Good shade. GPS: S26 36.653 E149 23.416 ... Find out moreWallumbilla Park Area 100 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 35.214 E149 11.317... Find out moreDalby Park Area 121 km
Middle of town Shady park adjacent to the highway at the information centre. Excellent facilities. GPS: S27 10.817 E151 15.600... Find out moreChain Lagoon Rest Area 132 km
T/O 15 km N of Taroom (R) or 80 km S of Theodore (L) Secluded area located 1.5 kilometres north of the highway at the lagoon. Good shade. GPS: S25 31.392 E149 46.644... Find out moreGlebe Weir Camp Area 133 km
T/O 27 km N of Taroom (R) or 67 km S of Theodore (L) Large area located 26 kilometres east of the highway on the Dawson River in a shady bush setting. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 27.81 E150 02.03... Find out moreIsla Gorge Camp Area 164 km
T/O 59 km N of Taroom (L) or 36 km S of Theodore (R) Very small campground located 1 kilometre west of the highway in the scrub near the lookout in Isla Gorge National Park. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S25... Find out moreBlack Stump Rest Area 164 km
44 km NW of Gayndah (R) or 34 km SE of Eidsvold (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S25 34.414 E151 18.65... Find out moreSwinging Bridge Camp Area 167 km
89 km N of Toowoomba (R) or 28 km S of Yarraman (L) Large area well off the highway behind the hotel in Cooyar. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 58.865 E151 50.000... Find out moreMonte Cristo Rest Area 169 km
42 km N of Goondiwindi (R) or 54 km S of Moonie (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S28 10.814 E150 16.844... Find out moreLendel Rest Area 178 km
70 km N of Toowoomba (L) or 47 km S of Yarraman (R) Large grassed area just off the road. Limited shade. NOTE: No sign. GPS: S27 05.595 E151 55.012... Find out moreMuckadilla Park Area 179 km
East side of town Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S26 35.101 E148 23.304... Find out moreCeratodus Rest Area 180 km
10 km N of Eidsvold (L) or 64 km S of Monto (R) Large grassed area just off the highway at Burnett River. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 16.870 E151 08.353 ... Find out moreNanango Park Area 180 km
South side of town Parking adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 40.753 E151 59.865... Find out moreBinjour Range Rest Area 181 km
17 km NW of Gayndah (R) or 61 km SE of Eidsvold (L) Large area well off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 32.009 E151 29.927... Find out moreClaude Wharton Weir Rest Area 182 km
3 km NW of Gayndah (L) or 75 km SE of Eidsvold (R) Small secluded area well off the highway on the river. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 36.776 E151 35.606... Find out moreWaruma Dam Camp Area 182 km
T/O 19 km N of Eidsvold (L) or 55 km S of Monto (R) Large camp area located 27 kilometres west of the highway on the shores of the lake. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S25 10.52 E150 59.14 ... Find out moreGayndah Rest Area 183 km
East side of town Small area adjacent to the highway overlooking the river. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 37.727 E151 37.460... Find out morePioneer Place Park Area 185 km
99 km NW of Goomeri (R) or 3 km E of Gayndah (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and reasonable shade. GPS: S25 37.409 E151 38.286... Find out moreTheodore Camp Area 189 km
South end of town Large area 2 kilometres off the highway on the banks of the Dawson River at the southern end of the main street through town. Excellent facilities and some reasonable shade. GPS: S24 57.21 E150... Find out moreLawless Rest Area 193 km
34 km N of Goomeri (L) or 68 km SE of Gayndah (R) Large grassed area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S25 56.681 E151 57.141... Find out moreWhat's on around town
St Luke's market: Dawson St; 2nd Sat each month.
Miles Show: May.
Back to the Bush: includes the Wildflower Festival; Sept.
Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival: massive month-long celebration including country music bash, bush poetry and fishing competition; even-numbered years, Sept.
