Dalby Travel Guide

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Jimbour Station

Jimbour Station, Dalby

 stevemt Says:  Jimbour is one of the oldest stations on the Darling Downs, dating from 1841. The most prominent landmark on the property is the heritage listed building known as "Jimbour House" which was built by Joshua Peter Bell. The Bell family had already built a substantial home from... 

Sheep and cattle sales yards

Sheep and cattle sales yards, Dalby

 ogb4619 Says:  Queensland's biggest sheep and cattle sales yards are located close to the town centre.If you've never been "up close and personal with a few thousand sheep and cattle, this is a MUST.Take a hat, a bottle of water, a towel or handkerchief and just watch, listen and smell.If... 

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Transportation  

Getting there

Getting there, Dalby

 ogb4619 Says:  From Brisbane to Toowoomba by any means you prefer.Then, from Toowoomba, a train or bus to Dalby (pronounced "Dorlby") takes you past the huge "wheat belt" of Australia and into the sheep and cattle area.Dalby is not the place where most tourists go.It's around 2 1/2 hour... 

Other transport

Other transport, Dalby

 ogb4619 Says:  You can hire a car but because of the huge distances, it can be very expensive.The train and bus network in western Queensland is quite good, regular and reliable.The best way to see any parts of Australia, are by campervan but you need several months to warrant the cost of... 

What to Pack  

Compulsory Issue

Compulsory Issue, Dalby

 ogb4619 Says:   A hat.Without it, you'll be most uncomfortable.In summer, it gets to 40 degrees or more.In winter, it gets to 3 or 4 degrees. A filter lens.The sun can be so glaring, a good filter lens will give you clearer pictures and delete the mirage that can sometimes dull the shot. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Even further off the Beaten Path

Even further off the Beaten Path, Dalby

 ogb4619 Says:  You're already there so why not go a bit further.From Dalby, you can take a train or bus further west to Tara and eventually to Roma on the "Roma Line".Roma is the location of Queensland's major oil reserves.Another line takes you through Chinchilla and the vast sheep and... 

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  A hat.Without it, you'll be most uncomfortable.In summer, it gets to 40 degrees or more.In winter, it gets to 3 or 4 degrees. A filter lens.The sun can be so... 

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Capital of the Darling Downs

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 Dalby is a small town of less than 100,000 people, about 350km due west of Brisbane, Queensland. It is situated on the "Darling Downs", an area named after the English explorer, Darling who discovered... 

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