Quilpie
Quilpie: Big Skies and Endless Views
Quilpie might be a small town, but it delivers big when it comes to outback charm and incredible views. After rolling in, we took our time exploring before heading up to Baldy Top Lookout to catch the sunset—something we’d heard was a must-do.
The drive to the lookout was short, and the walk to the top was even easier. A quick scramble over the rocks, and suddenly, we were standing above the vast, open landscape of western Queensland. The view stretched forever—rolling plains, scattered trees, and the endless horizon that makes the outback so special.
As the sun dipped lower, the sky put on a show. Golds turned to oranges, then deep reds, before fading into purples and blues. It’s the kind of sunset you can only get in the outback—clear, uninterrupted, and completely breathtaking.
Back in town, we wandered past the Quilpie Opal Altars at St. Finbarr’s Church, a stunning reminder of the area’s opal mining history. Quilpie is known for its boulder opals, and if you’re keen, you can even try your luck fossicking.
For a small town, Quilpie leaves a big impression. Wide open spaces, a friendly country feel, and some of the best sunsets we’ve seen—it’s outback Queensland at its finest. Especially when you end the day in a warm mineral spa at the local caravan park!
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