Springsure
- rincan18
- Feb 14, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Springsure is currently a 1-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
History and Geography Facts
Springsure was named for the natural springs found in local creeks and gullies at the time of settlement. The area has a long Aboriginal history, with the Gangalu and Wadja peoples traditionally inhabiting the region. Historical sites include the Staircase Range Cutting, built by Chinese immigrants in 1905, Old Rainworth Fort (1862), and Cairdbeign Homestead and School, which display relics from the town’s past. The Federation Woolshed, a replica of early 20th-century British sheds, serves as both a museum and information center.
Local Government Information
The language region includes the local government areas of the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda and Central Highlands Region, including the Blackdown Tablelands. the Comet River, and the Expedition Range, and the towns of Woorabinda, Springsure and Rolleston. Springsure is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Springsure had a population of 950 people.
Landmarks and Attractions
• Virgin Rock: A sandstone formation resembling the Virgin Mary, visible from the main street.
• Minerva Hills National Park: Offers hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
• Old Rainworth Fort and Wills Memorial Site: Historical sites reflecting early settler life.
• Fossicking: Opportunities to search for opalised wood and labradorite in surrounding fields.
Events
Springsure hosts local events such as the St Patrick’s Race Day in March, celebrating community and regional culture.
Dine out and takeaway
• Dooleys Springsure Tarvern and Motel
• Springsure Hotel Motel
• All about food Springsure
• Springsure mountain meat
• Springsure convenience and takeaway
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