Overview
Chinchilla is a small town in Queensland's Western Downs, 300 km north-west of Brisbane. It is known for its biannual Melon Festival, 'Chinchilla Red' petrified wood, and a friendly visitor information centre with Devonshire tea.
Budget Travel · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Free internet at library; post office and internet cafe available.
Food
Bakeries, cafes, and eateries on Heeney St and fuel stations.
Money
No specific cost info; licences needed for fossicking.
Transport
No public transport; car recommended. Taxis scarce.