Hotels in Blackall, Queensland
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Barcoo Hotel
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Bushmans Hotel
Prince of Wales Hotel
Union Hotel
Former Howes' Universal Hotel
In 1900 Jack Howe, Australias most famous shearer, abandoned shearing and bought the Universal Hotel at Blackall. He moved to the Barcoo Hotel in 1902 but repurchased the Universal in 1907 and retained it until 1919. Mr Muir, who's married...
Information on Blackall, QLD
Black Stump Sign
Blackall, Outback Queensland
Photo: Courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Blackall is a charming outback town located on the Matilda Highway, 964km northwest of Brisbane. Named after Sir Samuel Blackall, the second Governor of Queensland, this historic township was gazetted in 1868. The town literally "grew on the sheep's back" and gained fame when blade shearer Jack Howe set a world record by shearing 321 sheep in 1892. T
oday, Blackall features palm-lined streets, heritage buildings, and friendly outback hospitality. Key attractions include the Historic Blackall Woolscour (Australia's last remaining wool washing plant), Ram Park with pioneer machinery, and the first artesian bore sunk in Queensland.
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Travel options
Blackall sits strategically on the Matilda Highway (Matilda Way), making it an ideal stopover point for outback road trips. The town offers scenic driving options including the Moonbria and Barcoo River Roads. Visitors can access the town by road, with the Blackall Aquatic Centre featuring artesian spa facilities for relaxation after long drives.
The town serves as a central hub for exploring the broader outback region, with good road connections to surrounding areas.