Name: Isisford Visitor Information Centre
Address: 20 St Mary Street, Isisford QLD 4731
Phone: (07) 4658 8241
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Isisford / Barcoo River Corridor / Oma Waterhole / Yaraka (shared) / Emmet–Boulia Road Link (extended)
What Area It Caters For
1. Isisford Township (Primary Area)
- Home of the Isisford Fishing Club and Barcoo River recreation areas
- Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre (including the famous Isisfordia duncani fossil display)
- Historic town precincts, museums and heritage buildings
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Key staging point for touring across Barcoo Shire
2. Barcoo River Corridor
- Riverbank recreation areas, fishing spots and birdwatching sites
- Nature‑based touring routes linking Isisford with Blackall and Ilfracombe
- Scenic drives along the river plains and pastoral landscapes
- VIC provides guidance on river conditions, access points and touring routes
3. Oma Waterhole
- Major regional attraction located just outside Isisford
- Popular for camping, fishing, birdwatching and photography
- Known for its peaceful outback setting and wildlife activity
- VIC provides maps, camping information and local regulations
4. Yaraka (Shared Coverage)
- Yaraka Hotel and historic township
- Access to Mt Slowcombe Lookout (major scenic attraction)
- Rural landscapes and remote touring routes
- Shared VIC coverage due to Barcoo Shire tourism network
5. Emmet–Boulia Road Link (Extended Coverage)
- Remote touring corridor connecting Isisford with Emmet, Middleton and Boulia
- Outback landscapes, wildlife viewing and photography locations
- VIC provides advice for travellers exploring remote roads and station country
6. Barcoo Shire Touring Network
- Touring routes linking Isisford, Blackall, Yaraka and Tambo
- Access to regional attractions including Blackall Woolscour and Tambo Teddies
- Popular with caravanners, long‑distance travellers and heritage tourists
- VIC acts as a major hub for itineraries across Barcoo Shire
7. Arts, Heritage & Outback Trails
- Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre
- Isisfordia fossil display
- Regional museums and cultural displays
- VIC provides maps, trail guidance and regional touring itineraries
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Barcoo Shire touring guides
- Information on Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre, Isisfordia fossil, Oma Waterhole and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Isisford, Blackall, Yaraka, Ilfracombe)
- Event information (Isisford Fishing Competition, local shows, markets, heritage events)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Nature‑based recreation advice (Barcoo River, Oma Waterhole, rural drives, wildlife viewing)
- Touring advice for Yaraka, Blackall, Emmet, Middleton and wider Barcoo Shire
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Isisford Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for Queensland’s Barcoo River region, supporting visitors exploring the Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre, Isisfordia fossil display, Oma Waterhole, Yaraka’s scenic lookout and the vast pastoral landscapes of Barcoo Shire. It is a key hub for heritage travel, nature‑based recreation, rural touring and long‑distance outback journeys across central western Queensland.