Name: Calliope Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: Calliope River Historical Village, 50970 Bruce Highway, Calliope QLD 4680
Phone: (07) 4975 6764
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (may vary with Historical Village operating hours)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Calliope / Gladstone Hinterland / Boyne Valley / Central Queensland
What Area It Caters For
1. Calliope Township (Primary Area)
- Calliope River Historical Village
- Local shops, cafés and community facilities
- Riverfront recreation areas and picnic spots
- Rural landscapes and farming districts
- Access to Bruce Highway and Dawson Highway junctions
2. Calliope River Historical Village Precinct
- Heritage buildings and museum displays
- Local crafts, markets and community events
- Historical machinery, railway items and pioneer exhibits
- Visitor orientation for inland touring routes
3. Lake Awoonga
- Freshwater fishing (barramundi)
- Boating, kayaking and lakeside recreation
- Picnic areas, campgrounds and nature reserves
- Wildlife viewing and scenic lookouts
4. Boyne Valley Communities
- Nagoorin
- Ubobo
- Builyan
- Historic railway sites and rural landscapes
- Bushwalking, camping and nature‑based touring
5. Benaraby & Boyne River Corridor
- Benaraby Junction and roadhouse precinct
- Boyne River fishing and boating areas
- Rural–coastal transition zone between Calliope and Boyne Island/Tannum Sands
6. Gladstone City (Extended Coverage)
- Gladstone Marina and East Shores precinct
- Harbour tours and waterfront recreation
- Access to Curtis Island and Facing Island
- Regional museums, galleries and attractions
7. Regional Touring Routes
- Calliope–Biloela inland corridor (Dawson Highway)
- Calliope–Boyne Valley scenic drives
- Gladstone–Miriam Vale–Agnes Water touring routes
- Rural hinterland drives through central Queensland
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Heritage village orientation and historical information
- National park and lake access advice
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for inland, rural and coastal touring routes
Summary
The Calliope Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the Gladstone hinterland, supporting visitors exploring Calliope township, the Historical Village, Lake Awoonga, Boyne Valley communities, Benaraby and regional touring routes. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, heritage information, nature‑based guidance and travel planning for both inland and coastal areas.