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Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre

Locality: Biloela, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4992 2400

Address: 11 Exhibition Avenue 4715 Biloela, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 We do ask that no plastic backed blankets or rugs be used on the greens and all children must be supervised by an adult.

24.01.2022 Sorry, the Queensland Heritage Park 48 Hour Rest Area is fully booked for the 11th July, 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

24.01.2022 BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOPS : CANCELLED Unfortunately, the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. have had to make the hard decision of cancelling the Dece...mber 2018 Blacksmithing Workshops that were scheduled to be held on the 15th & 16th at the Queensland Heritage Park. The Club does intend on holding workshops in 2019, so please contact us and put your name down if you are interested in learning the intricacies of this rare trade and we will keep you informed of upcoming events. See more

24.01.2022 CALLING ALL CAMP OVEN COOKS!! Act now, and get your teams together for the Inaugural "Biloelas Best" Camp Oven Cooking Competition being held in conjunction w...ith the Queensland Heritage Rally on the 21st July, 2018 in Biloela, Central Queensland. Visit www.qldheritagerally.com.au or contact Cindy Cooper, Rally Coordinator on (07) 4992 2400 for more information. See more

24.01.2022 Always a show stopper on the events calendar is the Old Wheels in Motion Rally and Swap Meet ..... This year prepare to be AMAZED as it is combined with th...e 8th Biennial Queensland Heritage Rally! 20th - 22nd July 2018 The event program can be found on their website http://www.qldheritagerally.com.au/ Experience Outback Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland Queensland Heritage Rally 2018

22.01.2022 Dont miss the 18th Annual Old Wheels In Motion Rally THIS WEEKEND at the Queensland Heritage Park Biloela!!

22.01.2022 The volunteers at the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre would like to wish you, your family and friends a Very Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year.

22.01.2022 The Executive, and Members, of the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. sincerely regret to advise, that as a result of the heightened restrictions o...n public gatherings imposed by the Government, and the current health directives being issued with respect of COVID-19, the Club has decided to postpone the 19th Annual Old Wheels In Motion Rally (scheduled for the 18th & 19th July, 2020). The health, safety and well-being of all who planned to attend our annual event will always be paramount, and as such, there could be no other decision made at this time. We know that this will come as incredibly disappointing news to all our exhibitors, attendees, volunteers and the hardworking rally committee, but we can now focus on making the 2021 event something to truly remember. So, please continue to watch this space for further news and updates. Please keep safe during these uncertain times!!

21.01.2022 A great community event. There's always something new to see and do, and there's always something that will entertain the young and the old. So, come on put this on your calendars and support the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. in 2020!!

21.01.2022 The Volunteers at the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre would like to wish you all a Very Happy Easter!! Whilst the centre will be closed on Good Friday, our volunteers will be working over the remainder of the Easter weekend to provide travellers with local information, insights and assistance. Please remember to keep safe on the roads!!

19.01.2022 The volunteers at the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre would like to wish you all a Very Happy Easter . . . enjoy the break and please drive safe as you make your way to family and friends. Please note that the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Good Friday, but will be open between 9am and 4pm for the remainder of the Easter weekend.

19.01.2022 DONT MISS OUT . . . Reserve your spot now!! Blacksmithing Workshops being held on the 15th & 16th December, 2018 at the Queensland Heritage Park. Call Cindy Cooper on 0429383296 to find out more!!

18.01.2022 A great community event. Theres always something new to see and do, and theres always something that will entertain the young and the old. So, come on put this on your calendars and support the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. in 2020!!

17.01.2022 Were truly excited to announce that the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre is open for business!! Our friendly volunteers are waiting to welcome you to Biloela, and the Banana Shire, the same as always, but a few changes have been implemented to ensure we all remain COVID Safe. These changes include increased cleaning of the centre and associated facilities, the implementation of social distancing practices, the placement of instructional signage, the limitation on ...numbers able to access specific areas, etc. When visiting us please sanitise your hands upon entry to the main reception area, and then make your way to the main desk so that your name, residential address and contact number can be entered into a Contact Tracing Register. This information will be kept on file for a period of 28 days, before being destroyed. When visiting us please practice social distancing when and where possible and follow any directions from our volunteers with respect to this. Please note that limits apply . . . 20 people are allowed in the centre at any one time. When viewing the brochures and souvenirs we ask that you refrain from touching items that you do not intend to take with you/purchase. When making a purchase please go contactless if possible. And, please do not visit us if you are feeling unwell and displaying COVID-19 symptoms . . . seek medical advice and isolate. The Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre and its volunteers are serious about protecting the health of our visitors and the health of all those who assist in the running and the management of the centre. Please help us to keep everyone safe!!

15.01.2022 BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP : 20th July, 2019. We have a few spots left for our upcoming Blacksmithing Workshop on Saturday, 20th July, 2019. This workshop is entit...led "THE ABC of TONGS" and is being held in conjunction with the Clubs Annual Old Wheels In Motion Rally at the Queensland Heritage Park, Biloela. This is a basic workshop, so no prior experience is necessary. Please contact Cindy Cooper on 4992 2400 ASAP. FULL DAY: 7.00AM - 2.30PM COST: $249.00 pp - This includes tuition, all materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

14.01.2022 OLD WHEELS IN MOTION 2019 Entry fees apply to enter the Old Wheels In Motion Rally at the Queensland Heritage Park this weekend (20th-21st July, 2019). Adults ...$10.00. Students & Concession $7.00. Children Under 12 FREE!!. ** Please note that the Central Telegraph has incorrectly advertised entry as being free. We had contacted the paper to rectify this situation, but nothing was done. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

13.01.2022 BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOPS @ the Queensland Heritage Park. 15th & 16th December, 2018. Reserve your spot now!! Call Cindy Cooper on 0429383 296. Below are just a few photos from the workshop held last year. Enjoy!!

11.01.2022 Travelling during the Festive Season . . . The Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre will be open between 10am and 2pm from the 22nd December through until the 31st December, 2018. We will, however, be CLOSED on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Normal trading hours will recommence on the 2nd January, 2019.

11.01.2022 Limited sites will be available at the Queensland Heritage Park 48 Hour Rest Area from the 9th July to the 15th July, 2018. Please ring ahead on 0749922400 if you are wishing to stay during this time to avoid disappointment!!

10.01.2022 The Volunteers at the Queensland Heritage Park would like to wish you all a Very Happy Easter!! Please note that the complex will be closed on Good Friday. It will, however, reopen and operate during normal trading hours (9am - 4pm) for the remainder of the Easter Weekend.

10.01.2022 Just a quick note to travellers . . . the Queensland Heritage Park 48 Hour Rest Area is booked out on the 17th July, 2020. Please also note that a small number of sites are currently available for the 16th, 18th and 19th July, 2020.

09.01.2022 CALLING ALL ASPIRING BLACKSMITHS . . . Three days of workshops are being offered at the 2018 Queensland Heritage Rally being staged on the 20th, 21st and 22nd ...July in Biloela, Central Queensland. For more information contact Cindy Cooper, Rally Coordinator, on (07) 4992 2400 or visit www.qldheritagerally.com.au to download the workshop registration form. See more

09.01.2022 The Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Anzac Day morning, opening at 12.00noon until 4.00pm.

07.01.2022 N-Bar Texas Longhorn Stud is proud to display some of our special animals this weekend in Biloela at the Old Wheels In Motion rally hosted by the Callide Dawson... Machinery Preservation Club Inc. Come on down and meet Aristocrat the Texas Longhorn Bull and his friends including Suits our young longhorn bull, Heidi the highland heifer, Buddy the buffalo, J.P. the Shetland Pony, Jasmine the donkey and the alpaca family! See more

07.01.2022 Dear Travellers & Visitors, The Queensland Heritage Park will close at 3.00pm today (Friday, 5th October, 2018). This early closure is due to a private funera...l being held on site. We hope that you will understand the reasons for this closure and that it will not cause any major inconvenience. Cindy Cooper, Manager (Volunteer) P.S.: Normal trading hours will recommence on Saturday, 6th October, 2018.

06.01.2022 The Executive of the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. have made today, yet another tough decision in light of the ever-increasing COVID-19 Govern...ment/Health restrictions. We regretfully advise that in the Queensland Heritage Park complex, including the Post & Rail Cafe, the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre and the 48 Hour Rest Area will close for business at 4.00pm Friday 27th March, 2020. This closure will remain in place until further notice. Please note that this decision was not made lightly. The health, safety and well-being of all who work, visit, stay and enjoy our facilities will always be paramount, and we feel at this time, this is the best course of action to be taken.

05.01.2022 The Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre would like to thank everyone who has supported us with their patronage this year. We would also like to wish you, your family and friends, a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Prosperous New Year. Please note that the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre will be operating throughout the Festive Season, please see our trading times below: DECEMBER 2019... ** Saturday 21st to Tuesday 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am - 2pm ** Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day): CLOSED ** Thursday 26th (Boxing Day) to Tuesday 31st (New Years Eve) 10am - 2pm JANUARY 2020 ** Wednesday 1st (New Years Day): CLOSED ** Thursday 6th to Sunday 5th: 10am - 2pm ** Monday 6th: Return to normal trading hours 9am - 4pm

04.01.2022 We regret to advise that we will be closing the Queensland Heritage Park 48 Hour Rest Area as at 4.00pm Friday, 27th March, 2020. This closure will remain in p...lace until further notice. The health, safety and well-being of our volunteers and visitors will always be paramount and this closure seems to be the most sensible thing that we can do to assist the fight against COVID-19.

04.01.2022 We regret to advise that the Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre will close its operations from 4.00pm Friday, 27th March, 2020 due to increasing restrictions being placed on travel and personal interactions. The health, safety and well-being of our volunteers and of our visitors is paramount and as such we will remain closed until further notice.

03.01.2022 The Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc. are hosting another round of Blacksmithing Workshops on the 15th & 16th December, 2018. Get in quick to book your spot!! Contact Cindy Cooper now on 0429 383 296.

02.01.2022 Dear Travellers, please be advised that the Queensland Heritage Park 48 Hour Rest Area is fully booked from the 16th July through until the 23 July, 2018 (inclu...sive). This is due to the staging of the 8th Biennial Queensland Heritage Rally (www.qldheritagerally.com.au). If you are wishing to attend this rally, please contact Cindy Cooper, Rally Coordinator, on 0749922400 to book camping sites at the overflow set up at the Biloela Showgrounds.

01.01.2022 OLD WHEELS IN MOTION 2019 20-21st July Gates Open 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-2pm SundayOLD WHEELS IN MOTION 2019 20-21st July Gates Open 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-2pm Sunday