Eromanga

Ancient Giants

95-98 million years ago dinosaurs stalked this expansive outback land. In fact, the skeletal remains of Australia’s largest dinosaur were found here on a local station. Plunge into the world of dinosaurs and megafauna from the Cretaceous period at the multi-awardwinning Eromanga Natural History Museum If you’re not familiar with the term ‘megafauna’, picture giant kangaroos, wombats, huge birds and more. By giant we mean at least 30% larger than their modern day cousins. Be sure to book in for the Australian Dinosaur Giants tour, Fossil Preparation Experiences and Digs. You can even overnight at the onsite Coopers Country Lodge – it’s 4 star! While in town, be sure to get a photo of the life-size art sculpture of a Sauropod and her two babies at Knot-a-Saurus Park!

Liquid Gold

Recent dinosaur discoveries are certainly putting Eromanga on the map. But did you know that the Cooper-Eromanga basin is Australia’s most prolific oil and gas basin which continues to yield new discoveries? It’s hard to imagine that this remote outback town’s IOR Refinery is responsible for refining 1250 barrels a day of crude oil into automotive distillates, jet fuel and specialty chemicals. No worries about fuel for your car in Eromanga, that’s for sure!

A Century Of History

Feel the clock wind back to 1895 as you step inside the historic Eromanga Royal Hotel Once a staging post for Cobb &

Co coaches, this century-plus-year-old hotel was crafted from locally made bricks. In its heyday it had to compete for business with two other hotels, but today it’s the only pub in town; probably one of the longest continually operating hotels in the outback. Don’t be put off by the Royal’s advanced years either. You are guaranteed a hearty meal and icy cold drinks with a helpful serving of local yarns. The hotel offers ensuite and shared accommodation and caravanners are welcome at the Eromanga Caravan Park, Motel and Cafe. Learn more about Eromanga history at the Eromanga Living History Centre.

Eromanga is located 106km west of Quilpie (fully sealed).

Other Favourite Things To See And Do In Eromanga

Eromanga Living History Centre

Town Historical Walk

Opalopolis Park

Kyabra Creek

Eromanga Motel Cafe

Life-size Dino Sign Photo Opportunity

Knot-a-Saurus Park