Name: Surat Visitor Information Centre (Cobb & Co Changing Station Complex)
Address: 62 Burrowes Street, Surat QLD 4417
Phone: (07) 4626 5136
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.7 from 350+ reviews (Google – Cobb & Co Changing Station & VIC precinct)
Type: Visitor information centre / museum / regional tourism hub
The centre provides maps, brochures, heritage interpretation, and touring guidance for travellers exploring the Maranoa district and the Balonne River region.
What Area It Caters For
The Surat Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the Maranoa Region, covering river systems, heritage towns, pastoral landscapes, and major touring routes.
1. Surat Township (Primary Hub)
Cobb & Co Changing Station Museum, Balonne River precinct, fishing, camping, river walks, accommodation, dining, and touring services.
2. Roma (Major Regional Centre)
Roma Visitor Information Centre (The Big Rig), saleyards, heritage precinct, accommodation, dining, and major touring services.
3. St George
Balonne River, Riversands Winery, Beardmore Dam, boat tours, and southern Maranoa/Balonne touring.
4. Yuleba
Historic Yuleba precinct, rural landscapes, and touring links along the Warrego Highway.
5. Wallumbilla
Heritage precinct, museum, and touring connections between Roma and Yuleba.
6. Injune & Northern Maranoa
Gateway to Mount Moffatt, Carnarvon National Park, Arcadia Valley, and sandstone‑country touring.
7. Bollon & Southern Balonne Links
Wallam Creek, Indigenous cultural displays, and touring routes toward Cunnamulla.
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Great Inland Way (Sydney–Cooktown)
- Warrego Highway (Roma–Surat–Yuleba–Wallumbilla)
- Surat–Roma–St George heritage loop
- Balonne River touring corridor
- Maranoa pastoral touring drives
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for attractions across the Maranoa and Balonne regions
- Heritage interpretation (Cobb & Co history, river settlement, Indigenous culture)
- Museum access (Cobb & Co Changing Station, Balonne River Gallery, Aquarium)
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (Surat Races, Cobb & Co Festival, Roma & St George events)
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
- Guidance for scenic drives, river systems, and outback touring
- Visitor support for road conditions, travel planning, and remote‑area safety
Summary
The Surat Visitor Information Centre, located at the Cobb & Co Changing Station Complex, is the central tourism hub for Surat and the Maranoa district. It supports travellers exploring Surat, Roma, St George, Yuleba, Wallumbilla, Injune, and the broader Balonne River and sandstone‑country touring corridor. With its heritage interpretation, museum precinct, regional maps, and expert touring guidance, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most historic, scenic, and culturally rich inland communities.