ISISFORD
- rincan18
- Oct 22, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Isisford is currently a 2-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
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History and Geography Facts
In May 1875, closer development started to occur with James Whitman opening a hotel, store and blacksmith. Land for the township of Whittington was reserved in 1877, and the town was surveyed as the Town of Wittown in April 1878; it is said that Whitman named it after himself.
Isis Downs Post Office opened on 1 June 1868 and was replaced by the Wittown office in 1876. However, in May 1878, the name Isisford was proposed and by August 1878 it had been renamed Isisford, because it was near the Isis Downs pastoral run and a ford on the Barcoo River. In the following years the town progressed with the growth of the pastoral industry. A post office and telegraph line were operating by 1881.
Local government information
The Indigenous people of the Isisford region are known as the Kuungkari people. The first Europeans to enter the area were members of the expedition led by Thomas Mitchell, who journeyed through what is now Isisford in September 1846. Mitchell described a large native encampment being present with permanent huts and well-beaten pathways. The resident people were alarmed at the arrival of this group, and Mitchell continued through with little interaction. He made camp at a nearby lagoon, which he called Yuranigh's Pond, after Yuranigh, his Wiradjuri guide.
Attractions
Isisford is a tiny outback town on the Barcoo river, but its surprisingly interesting if you enjoy fossils, history, fishing, camping and the classic Queensland outback scenery.
Visit the Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre: This is the towns standout attraction. It showcases fossils discovered around Isisford including Isisfordia Duncani – one of the oldest known ancestors of modern Crocodiles.
See the giant Yellowbelly Fish Sculpure: The massive roadside sculpture the big yellowbelly is one of the towns most popular photographed landmarks.
Camp or Relax by the Barcoo River: Prefect for fishing, bird watching, sunset photography and riverside picnics.
Accommodation and Dine in
· Whitemans café – Café/ breakfast-lunch
· Golden west Hotel – Accommodation and restaurant
· Clancy’s overflow hotel – Accommodation and restaurant
· Barcoon river weir - Camping area
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