Name: Tara Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 19 Fry Street, Tara QLD 4421
Phone: (07) 4678 4180
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Tara / Meandarra / Glenmorgan / Wieambilla / The Gums / Western Downs South
What Area It Caters For
1. Tara Township (Primary Area)
- Tara Lagoon (major recreation and picnic area)
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Local arts precinct and cultural displays
- Rural landscapes and farming districts
- Heritage markers and small‑town charm
2. Meandarra Township
- Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum (major attraction)
- Rural landscapes and broadacre farming
- Touring routes linking Tara, Glenmorgan and Surat
- Small‑town parks and community halls
3. Glenmorgan Township
- Glenmorgan’s heritage precinct and rural community
- Myall Park Botanic Garden (significant regional attraction)
- Scenic drives through farming districts
- Quiet inland touring routes toward Surat and Meandarra
4. Wieambilla District
- Rural landscapes and farming communities
- Inland touring routes between Tara and Chinchilla
- Small community halls and rural markers
5. The Gums Township
- Rural community precinct
- Access to Leichhardt Highway touring routes
- Scenic drives linking Tara, Meandarra and Miles
- Local parks and small‑town facilities
6. Southern Western Downs Touring Corridor
- Inland touring routes linking Tara, Meandarra, Glenmorgan, The Gums and Chinchilla
- Agricultural landscapes, heritage markers and quiet country roads
- Popular with caravanners, motorcyclists and long‑distance travellers
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Western Downs touring guides
- Information on Tara Lagoon, Myall Park Botanic Garden and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Tara and surrounding districts)
- Event information (Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races, markets, shows)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Rural touring advice for Meandarra, Glenmorgan, The Gums and Wieambilla
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Tara Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the southern Western Downs, supporting visitors exploring Tara’s lagoon precinct, Meandarra’s ANZAC Museum, Glenmorgan’s botanic garden, and the rural communities of Wieambilla and The Gums. It is a key hub for inland touring, agricultural region travel, heritage exploration and nature‑based recreation across the Western Downs.