Aramac
Town
Population 340
Aramac is a small service town west of the Great Dividing Range. The town was named by explorer William Landsborough; the name is an acronym for the name of Queensland premier Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie (RRMac). The town's sole water supply is from two bores that tap into the Great Artesian Basin.
Visitor Information
Post office, 22 Gordon St; (07) 4651 3147
Nearby national parks
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Idalia National Park
Set in the Gowan Range in central western Queensland, Idalia National Park is a dry, remote wilderness. Although the park encompasses the...more -
Carnarvon National Park
Tucked away in this vast, rambling park in Queensland’s Central Highlands is the magnificent Carnarvon Gorge. Boasting towering white...more
Nearby towns
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Barcaldine
This pastoral and rail town is located some 100 kilometres east of Longreach. Known as the ‘Garden City of the West’, it was the...more -
Muttaburra
Despite being a tiny outback community, Muttaburra has much to promote in its history. Famous cattle duffer Harry Redford (Captain...more -
Longreach
Longreach is the largest town in central-west Queensland. Lying on the Tropic of Capricorn, this 'boom and bust' country is affected by...more
In Town
Harry Redford Interpretive Centre: photographic exhibition of cattle drives, also local arts and crafts; Gordon St. White Bull replica: commemorating Captain Starlight's arrest for cattle stealing; Gordon St. Tramway Museum: with old rail motor and historical exhibits; McWhannell St.
Nearby
Lake Dunn This freshwater lake and its surrounds have greatest appeal to birdwatchers. It is also popular for swimming and fishing. Follow signs to 'The Lake'; 68 km NE.Forest Den National Park This remote park is an important wildlife sanctuary due to its semi-permanent waterholes. Have a picnic next to Torrens Creek and go birdwatching at dusk. 4WD recommended. Torrens Creek Rd; (07) 4652 7333; 110 km N.Gray Rock: large sandstone rock engraved with the names of hundreds of Cobb & Co travellers. This was once the site of a hotel – a nearby cave was used as the hotel's cellar. 35 km E. Lake Galilee: 15 000 ha saltwater lake with large waterfowl population; some of access road unsealed; 100 km NE.
Eco-friendly activities around town
Lark Quarry Conservation Park 235 km
Situated 110 kilometres south-west of Winton, some 4000 fossilised footprints here tell the only known story of a dinosaur stampede that took place an estimated 95 million years ago. Access to the trackways is only with... Find out moreCampsites around town
The Lake Campground 59 km
Camp on the shores of freshwater Lake Dunn, 68 kilometres north-east of Aramac. Traditional owners call it Pajingo Bola (Big Fella Waterhole), but this is desert country so you might find it too shallow for swimming or... Find out moreBarcaldine Tourist Park 66 km
About 1.5 km from the centre of town on Box St (Matilda Hwy), this tourist park with drive-through grassy sites has an excellent range of facilities including wireless internet, and free use of the washing machines and... Find out moreMuttaburra Caravan Park 83 km
Muttaburra Caravan Park is on Bridge St in Muttaburra, about 85 km north-west of Aramac. Aramac is part of the Barcaldine Regional Council, one of the largest cattle-producing regions in central western Queensland.... Find out moreFour Mile Waterhole camping area 91 km
Campers must be totally self-sufficient to use this site; there are no facilities. Take Corinda Rd from Torrens Creek Rd; travel for 5 km to the park entrance, plus a further 5 km north to the camping area. A 4WD is... Find out moreLongreach Caravan Park 115 km
This holiday park provides a comfortable stay in one of central Queensland's popular tourist towns. Facilities include two swimming pools, three spas, a mini mart, wireless broadband internet or internet kiosks, and... Find out moreLongreach Waterhole camping area 118 km
The Longreach Waterhole is reached from the Landsborough Hwy, about 4 km north-west of Longreach. There’s a toilet block, picnic tables and shelters in the adjacent day-use area, but you need to be totally... Find out moreBarcoo River camping area, Blackall 163 km
Caravan-based campers with self-contained facilities can use the clearing on the northern side of the Barcoo River, about 500 m from the centre of Blackall. All visitors must register at the information centre on... Find out moreBarcoo River camping area, Isisford 164 km
Camping is permitted beside the Barcoo River in Isisford. The camping area has a toilet block; the nearby park has an amenities block with showers. The Barcoo River offers excellent fishing, camping, canoeing and... Find out moreOma Waterhole camping area 174 km
The Oma Waterhole for self-sufficient campers is set beside the Barcoo River on Yaraka Rd, 13 km south of Isisford. The river offers excellent fishing, camping, canoeing and birdwatching. Isisford is about 120 km west of... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Barcaldine Tourist Park 66 km
A newer park on the southern outskirts of town, this park is easily accessible from the Matilda Highway. It has good facilities and offers free billy tea and damper in the tourist season. Bookings are required in peak... Find out moreDiscovery Holiday Parks – Longreach 113 km
Longreach is a busy tourist centre during the cooler months and a booking is important even though the park has expanded recently. It is within walking distance of the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and about 2... Find out moreBlackall Caravan Park 163 km
Easily accessible from the Landsborough (Matilda) Highway, the park is just a short walk from the town centre. It is popular during the winter tourist season, offering camp-oven meals each evening. Bookings are required... Find out moreMatilda Country Tourist Park 236 km
Winton is a popular tourist town and visitor numbers peak during the cooler winter months. This tourist park has good amenities, basic facilities and is an ideal base from which to explore the area. The park is about 1... Find out moreTambo Mill Motel and Caravan Park 236 km
Well-located right in the heart of the main street of Tambo, this park is just a few years old and has great amenities. Everywhere in town is walking distance and the complex has a restaurant. Bookings are required in... Find out moreRest areas around town
Barcaldine East Rest Area 65 km
85 km W of Jericho (R) or 2 km E of Barcaldine (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S23 33.167 E145 18.417 ... Find out moreSaltern Rest Area 68 km
29 km W of Barcaldine (R) or 51 km E of Ilfracombe (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S23 32.092 E144 59.767 ... Find out moreLloyd Jones Weir Camp Area 76 km
T/O 102 km N of Blackall (L) or 5 km S of Barcaldine (R) Large secluded area located 9 kilometres west of the highway among the trees on the banks of the Alice River. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Unsealed access.... Find out moreDartmouth Rest Area 84 km
63 km W of Barcaldine (R) or 17 km E of Ilfracombe (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S23 30.741 E144 40.237 ... Find out moreAlice River Rest Area 87 km
34 km W of Jericho (L) or 53 km E of Barcaldine (R) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees at the site of a memorial. Good shade. GPS: S23 33.902 E145 48.235... Find out moreNewstead Creek Rest Area 92 km
74 km W of Barcaldine (R) or 6 km E of Ilfracombe (L) Large area well off the road. Limited shade. GPS: S23 30.096 E144 33.099 ... Find out moreClover Hills Rest Area 92 km
78 km N of Blackall (R) or 29 km S of Barcaldine (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S23 48.067 E145 18.550... Find out moreIlfracombe Park Area 95 km
Middle of town Parking area at the historical vehicle display. GPS: S23 29.379 E144 30.504... Find out moreJericho Park Area 114 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway in the middle of town. GPS: S23 36.113 E146 07.426 ... Find out moreThompson River Camp Area 115 km
5 km NW of Longreach (R) or 175 km SE of Winton (L) Large secluded area well off the highway (via River Farms Road). Good facilities. Only limited shade. GPS: S23 24.594 E144 13.776... Find out moreMacsland Rest Area 119 km
24 km NW of Longreach (R) or 156 km SE of Winton (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S23 16.588 E144 07.657... Find out moreMorella Rest Area 142 km
69 km NW of Longreach (R) or 111 km SE of Winton (L) Large open area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S22 58.550 E143 51.589... Find out moreDouglas Ponds Rest Area 145 km
23 km N of Blackall (L) or 84 km S of Barcaldine (R) Large secluded area well off the highway among some trees. Limited shade. GPS: S24 16.579 E145 20.473... Find out moreAlpha Park Area 162 km
Middle of town Shady parking area well off the highway on the main street into town. GPS: S23 38.906 E146 38.524... Find out moreBlackall Camp Area 163 km
South side of town Large area on the Barcoo River via Isisford Road. Facilities across the road. GPS: S24 25.506 E145 27.774 ... Find out moreBlackall South Rest Area 168 km
91 km NE of Tambo (L) or 10 km S of Blackall (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S24 27.575 E145 33.056... Find out moreChorregon Rest Area 174 km
110 km NW of Longreach (L) or 70 km SE of Winton (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S22 41.466 E143 34.425 ... Find out moreBarcoo River Rest Area 188 km
58 km NW of Tambo (R) or 43 km SE of Blackall (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S24 34.975 E145 48.651 ... Find out moreMitchells Rest Area 189 km
139 km W of Emerald (R) or 31 km E of Alpha (L) Small area adjacent to the highway at the site of a memorial to explorer Major Mitchell. GPS: S23 39.655 E146 55.830... Find out moreCrawford Creek Rest Area 192 km
131 km NW of Longreach (R) or 49 km SE of Winton (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S22 33.456 E143 25.532... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Harry Redford Cattle Drive: May–June.
Ballyneety
Rodeo: Sept.
