DIRRANBANDI

Dirranbandi is currently a 3-star Queensland Tidy Town. 

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History and Geography Facts

Dirranbandi is a small town with a big cotton industry. It is also noted for grazing and dryland farming.

The town is situated on the Balonne Minor River with a famous levee bank, for having saved the town from flooding on many occasions. Dirranbandi marks the end of the Southwest rail line and the beginning of the Culgoa Floodplain.

On a visit to the Rail & River precinct you will find the 1913 Parcel’s Office, Goods Shed and the Stationmaster’s residence, which is home to the Rural Transaction Centre and Dirran Hub. Strolling around the parkland you will find an audio board telling the stories of Tom Dancey, the Dirranbandi Dandy and the Charge of Beersheba. The Centennial Walk features a display of mosaic tiles starting at the Post Office.

If you venture north of the coloured poles, you will find the Jack Dwyer Memorial Park, a peaceful spot to picnic or stretch your legs along the pathway and exercise equipment.

If you are planning to stay the night, Dirranbandi offers a diverse range of accommodation, including a caravan park with a rich history, two motels and a hotel, or further southwest from town you will find riverside space for self-contained caravans and RVs.

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Local Government Information

Our Shire serves as a bridge between the expanse of the great outback to its west, and the Great Dividing Range and capital city to its east. Across more than 31,000km2, 4500 residents call one of our seven communities home – St George, Thallon, Dirranbandi, Bollon, Nindigully, Mungindi, and Hebel. One of the unique things about our Shire is that every town is situated beside a river. Our towns are known for their rich history, friendly locals, bird life, wide open spaces and their relaxed country lifestyle.

Traditionally, the Shire’s economy has been built around agriculture, in particular the production of cotton, grain, sheep and cattle. Growth has been shown in new areas such as tourism, and horticultural crops such as grapes, onions, and garlic. The Shire hub, St George, sits at the intersection of six highways, providing connectivity for the transportation of goods and flow through of visitors alike.

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Attractions and Events

Dirranbandi is a small southwest Queensland town known for its rivers, fishing, farming, country pubs and classic outback road trip atmosphere. Its quiet but there are still a few main attractions and experiences.

·      Fishing on the Balonne River: The rivers surrounding Dirranbandi are known for Murray cod, Yellowbelly and catfish.

·      Explore the township: Explore the township for the local murals, heritage displays, railway history and information boards about the early settlers and agricultural.

·      Dirrenbandi Campdraft: One of the towns best known rural sporting events filled with horse riding competitions, cattle handing, stockman skills, country social atmosphere.

Accommodation and Dine In

·      Dirranbandi Motor Inn: Accommodation and Dine In available

·      Royal Hotel Dirranbandi: Accommodation and Dine In available

·      Dirranbandi caravan park: Accommodation available

·      Talwood Hotel Motel: Accommodation and Dine In available

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