JUNDAH

rincan18
Oct 16, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jun 26

Jundah is currently a 2 star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.

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History and Geography Facts

Jundah is a s mall Central West Queensland town, located on the Thomson River, approximately 1,122 kilometres west of Brisbane and 76 kilometres northeast of Windorah. It is the administrative centre of the Barcoo Shire Council, with a population of 120 people.

First settled by pastoralists, Jundah was home to an opal mining industry for around twenty years in the early twentieth century before it closed down due to water shortages. Today the town supports the surrounding sheep and cattle industry.

Local Government Information

Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, Barcoo region is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometres in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah. The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers, the Thomson and Barcoo meet to form a creek the Cooper Creek. Rich in history, the Barcoo Shire has an outback experience to offer everyone. Along with unique rustic landscapes, distinctive flora and fauna, spectacular wildlife, freshwater fishing, golf, bird watching and stunning sunsets.

The Barcoo is also home to Magee’s Shanty, birthplace of the famous Bush Christening renowned by Banjo Paterson. The welcoming three outback towns of Windorah, Jundah and Stonehenge can all be easily accessed via sealed roads and are located within a leisurely drive to the major towns of Longreach or Quilpie. Barcoo Shire is the gateway to Birdsville, Bedourie, Innaminka, Quilpie or Longreach and Winton to the north.

Attractions

Jundah is one of those classic outback Queensland towns where the attractions are more about the landscape, history, rivers, wildlife and remote- road adventure than big tourist sites.

Visit Jundah Information centre: This would be the best place to start as they can give you current information of road conditions, river levels, camp information, and local history. ( Jundah is very remote, so conditions can change quickly depending on weather.)

Spend time of the Thomson River: The Thomson river is the heart of Jundah popular activities include Fishing, Yabbying, Birdwatching, kayaking, sunset photography and riverside camping.

Explore Welford National Park: About 45km southeast of the town this is the regions standout natural attraction. You’ll find Red sand dunes, ghost gums, spinifex-covered landscapes and scenic 4WD drives.

Accommodation And Dine In

· Jundah caravan park: Powered sites, amenities, BBQ facilities and town services.

· Jundah hotel: The main place travellers with stay and eat

· Jundah Galaxy Opal Tourist park: A quieter option with cabins and tourist park style accommodation.

· Jundah Roadhouse: Good for breakfast and lunch also if you need a top up with food and fuel.