Name: Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 67–71 Middle Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Phone: (07) 4669 1515
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Chinchilla / Kogan / Brigalow / Baking Board / Hopeland / Western Downs Central
What Area It Caters For
1. Chinchilla Township (Primary Area)
- Chinchilla Botanic Parkland
- Chinchilla Weir (major recreation area)
- Melon industry heritage and local produce
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Heritage museum and local cultural precincts
2. Kogan Township
- Rural landscapes and broadacre farming
- Kogan Creek Power Station (major regional facility)
- Quiet inland touring routes toward Tara and Chinchilla
- Small‑town parks and community halls
3. Brigalow Township
- Brigalow’s rural community precinct
- Farming districts along the Warrego Highway
- Scenic touring routes between Chinchilla and Dalby
- Local parks and small‑town facilities
4. Baking Board & Hopeland Districts
- Agricultural landscapes (grain, cattle, mixed farming)
- Rural touring routes south and west of Chinchilla
- Small community halls and rural markers
- Quiet country roads popular with caravanners
5. Chinchilla Weir Recreation Area
- Fishing, boating and camping
- Day‑use areas and picnic facilities
- Birdwatching and nature‑based recreation
- Key outdoor attraction for Chinchilla visitors
6. Western Downs Central Touring Corridor
- Warrego Highway routes linking Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles
- Agricultural landscapes and heritage markers
- Inland touring for caravanners and long‑distance travellers
- Access to regional events and rural attractions
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Western Downs touring guides
- Information on Chinchilla Weir, Botanic Parkland and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Chinchilla and surrounds)
- Event information (Chinchilla Melon Festival, markets, shows, rodeos)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Rural touring advice for Kogan, Brigalow and surrounding districts
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the Western Downs, supporting visitors exploring Chinchilla’s botanic parklands, melon heritage, Chinchilla Weir, and the rural communities of Kogan, Brigalow, Baking Board and Hopeland. It is a key hub for inland touring, agricultural region travel, nature‑based recreation and major regional events.