Yowah
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Located 160 kms west of Cunnamulla (bitumen road all the way), the township of Yowah is Australia’s best-kept secret. It is home to ironstone matrix and boulders called Yowah Nuts, which are cracked or sliced to reveal the “kernel” – hopefully one of solid opal, Australia’s gemstone.
Early miners have often missed such boulders, to the delight of visitors who benefit from “noodling” the old dumps. Some boulders have superbly intricate patterns without being opalised. Why not take a tour to the free fossicking area and search for your very own opals that you can take home with you. Cutting and polishing services are available for your find.
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Yowah Accommodation, Dining and Services
Where to stay and to eat in Yowah?
Yowah Opal and Mining
It's the only place in the world where you can find an opal called "Yowah Nut". Fossick for your own opal and get information about cutting and polishing.
Cunnamulla
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Cunnamulla originated as a settlement in the 1860’s at the intersection of two major stock routes, one running from east to west from St George to Thargomindah and the other north to south from Charleville to Bourke.
The name of the town is derived from an Aboriginal term meaning “long stretch of water” referring to the Warrego River, which passes through the town.
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Cunnamulla Accommodation
The outback town has more accommodation than you would expect. Camping, Luxury Hotels, Self-Contained Cabins or Low-Budget - Cunnamulla satisfies all your needs.
Cunnamulla Attractions
To discover the real Australian Outback your journey begins in Cunnamulla where there are no shows just real people living in the real Australian Outback. Get up close and personal with the local people and wildlife. Travel the remote roads and explore the small towns on your journey. Cruise the Warrego River on a sunset river cruise, climb to the top of the natural sand dunes, soak up the therapeutic value of a natural Artesian Spa hundreds of millions of years old. Experience real life on a working sheep and cattle property or simply lay back on the riverbank and experience nature at it best. Embark on a pub crawl of the local watering holes, say G’day to the Cunnamulla Fella, play lawn bowls with the locals or enjoy organic lamb around the campfire with local entertainment, no matter what your interest the Outback journey begins here “Cunnamulla”.
Cunnamulla Dining Out
Your tummy will be pleased with all the different restaurants, pubs and cafes Cunnamulla has to offer.
Cunnamulla Industry
Either old-fashioned or hightech, you will be surprised what kind of industries the area is famous for.
Cunnamulla Events
Outback characters know how to make their lifes interesting. Rodeo, Horse Races, Pub Crawls or Country Music Festivals are as common as weekly Club-Meetings.
Eulo
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Eulo owes its existence to the fact that it is situated near a good waterhole on the eastern bank of the Paroo River and because it lies on the direct route of travel to the West.
Where did the name, “Eulo”, come from? Stories vary. One theory is that it was named after a European woman whose name was pronounced “Eulo” although the spelling was different. Another theory links the name to Aboriginal origins.
Some say it means a dry place/creek/river while others insist it means wet springs. The original township was built closer to the river but was moved to higher ground (its current location), after floods almost wiped out the entire town.
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The town of Eulo is situated on the Bulloo Developmental Road (Adventure Way) 70 km west of Cunnamulla and has a population of about 70 people. The township was originally built close to the Paroo River but as floods almost wiped out the entire town, building began on higher ground where Eulo now stands. Like most bush towns it has an interesting history. The most notable character was Isabel Robinson - the Eulo Queen. She was born in 1849 on the isle of Mauritius and migrated to Australia as a teenager. She arrived in Cunnamulla in 1878 and shortly afterwards moved to Eulo with her husband. The town's only pub carries her name and is where visitors can learn about her life and the early history of the town.
The rural land surrounding Eulo is predominantly used for sheep and cattle grazing, however, the area is well known for its rich flavoursome honey obtained from the blossom of the local native Yapunyah tree. Honey along with other natural products made from bees wax are produced at Eulo for the local and national market. Eulo has many attractions, such as the Lizard Lounge, a newly built picnic area, the Bilby Burrow art and craft gallery, a general store with a display of honey production, a date farm and winery open to visitors and mud springs just west of the town.
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Volker Rhein, Germany
Wer wirklich etwas von dem Leben im Outback Australien erfahren möchte, dem kann ich die 9 Tages Backpacker Tour von Outtheback Australia nur ans Herz legen. Ich habe in den 9 Tagen rund um Cunnumulla so viel vom realen Leben im Outback mitbekommen, wie auf keiner anderen Tour bisher. Meine Tour war insofern etwas Besonderes, als sie die Weihnachtstour 2011 war. Peieta und Trevor haben mir gezeigt, wie der Alltag auf Schafsfarmen aussieht und wie die Scherer arbeiten. Dabei bestand immer die Möglichkeit zum Gespräch mit den Farmern. Überhaupt der Kontakt zu den Einheimischen und das Gespräch mit Ihnen wird auf der Tour groß geschrieben. Ein besonderes Erlebnis war es Weihnachten in Mitten einer australischen Familie zu feiern.
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