Name: Yaraka Visitor Information Centre
Address: Railway Street, Yaraka QLD 4731
Phone: (07) 4658 8133
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Yaraka / Mt Slowcombe Lookout / Barcoo River South / Isisford (shared) / Emmet–Boulia Remote Corridor (extended)
What Area It Caters For
1. Yaraka Township (Primary Area)
- Yaraka Hotel (iconic outback pub and community hub)
- Historic railway precinct and small‑town heritage displays
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Quiet outback setting with expansive Mitchell Grass plains
- Key staging point for touring across southern Barcoo Shire
2. Mt Slowcombe Lookout
- Major regional attraction offering panoramic views of mesa formations and outback landscapes
- Popular for sunrise and sunset photography
- Easy access via sealed road from Yaraka
- VIC provides maps, lookout information and safety guidance
3. Barcoo River South
- Riverbank recreation areas, birdwatching sites and fishing spots
- Scenic drives along the river plains and pastoral landscapes
- Nature‑based recreation and wildlife viewing
- VIC provides guidance on river conditions, access points and touring routes
4. Isisford (Shared Coverage)
- Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre and Isisfordia fossil display
- Oma Waterhole camping and recreation area
- Rural landscapes and heritage precincts
- Shared VIC coverage due to Barcoo Shire tourism network
5. Emmet–Boulia Remote Corridor (Extended Coverage)
- Remote touring route linking Yaraka 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 Yaraka, Isisford, Blackall 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
- Mt Slowcombe Lookout
- Yaraka’s historic railway precinct
- 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 Mt Slowcombe Lookout, Barcoo River, Isisford attractions and local heritage
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Yaraka, Isisford, Blackall, Tambo)
- Event information (local shows, markets, heritage events, community festivals)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Nature‑based recreation advice (lookout access, river drives, wildlife viewing)
- Touring advice for Isisford, Blackall, Emmet–Boulia corridor and wider Barcoo Shire
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Yaraka Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for Queensland’s southern Barcoo Shire, supporting visitors exploring Mt Slowcombe Lookout, Barcoo River recreation areas, Isisford’s heritage precincts and the remote touring routes linking Yaraka with Emmet, Middleton and Boulia. It is a key hub for scenic outback travel, heritage touring, nature‑based recreation and long‑distance journeys across central western Queensland.