BOULIA SHIRE

LAND OF THE MIN MIN LIGHT Boulia;

6 Things to See and Do

1. Min Min Encounter Show

Visit the Min Min Encounter animatronic and laser show telling the legend of the Min Min Lights in a unique theatrical interactive experience. The show is one of a kind and immerses the visitor in its mesmerising tales of the eerie mysterious lights which appear to travellers when least expected. Travellers who camp in the region still report seeing these strange glowing balls of light late at night where no lights should be.

2. Boulia Heritage Complex

Visit the Boulia Heritage Complex, where you can view the history of Boulia from the Prehistoric age to the modern era. Th ere is a 135-year-old Heritage-listed stone house in the grounds and a fossil collection of marine reptiles excavated from the area which is one of the best in Australia. Th e fossilised bones of the Plesiosaur unearthed in this area are a big drawcard to all dinosaur enthusiasts.

3. Heritage Trail

Follow the heritage trail of signs through Boulia depicting the history of its buildings, former historical landmarks and community members. Also view the wonderful murals scattered around town.

4.

Waddi Trees

View the unique and rare Waddi tree stands –Boulia boasts the most prolific growth of these trees in Australia.

Th e last known corroboree tree for the Pitta Pitta traditional owners is a Waddi tree behind the local primary school in Boulia. Th is wood is so hard it can damage an axe, and is almost impossible to burn.

5.

Longest

Camel Race in Australia

Don’t forget every third weekend in July to come and experience the longest Australian camel race, Queensland’s answer to the iconic Melbourne Cup, only with camels. This is an award winning Queensland event and is a great family weekend of entertainment.

6. Enjoy Nature

Bird watching, fishing, yabbying and stargazing can all be enjoyed in this vast Outback landscape alongside the friendly locals.

BOULIA SHIRE Population: 480 in a shire of over 61,000 square kilometres!

MIN MIN ENCOUNTER & BOULIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

25 Herbert Street, Boulia

P 07 4746 3386 E tourism@boulia.qld.gov.au boulia.qld.gov.au

Top Tips

▶ For great food, either meals or snacks and coffee, there is a choice of three localities in Boulia:

1. Maxie’s Café Restaurant located at the Australian Hotel. You can order a camel burger (race losers)!

2. The Boulia Roadhouse for food, fuel and grocery essentials.

3. Camel’s Rest Café located at the Min Min grocery/hardware store for everything you might need.

▶ Check out the Wildlife Haven adjacent to the Min Min store where you will find injured/sick animals being cared for by owners Bob and Val Spilsbury. It is also home to a herd of alpacas.

▶ Australia’s Longest Shortcut: travel from Boulia to Perth on The Outback Way.

▶ Queensland Explore Centre can be found inside the Min Min Encounter tourism attraction.