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Thallon

Welcome to Thallon

Situated between Mungindi and St George, the RV Friendly town of Thallon was established in 1911 and was named after the former Railway Commissioner (JF Thallon). Famous for being the home to the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombats and painted silos.

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Thallon GrainCorp Silos

Driving along the Carnarvon Highway you’ll spot the vibrant Thallon GrainCorp Silo from miles away. The Watering Hole Mural covers four, 30-metre-high silos featuring icons of the district including the Moonie River, a beautiful sunset, a scarred tree recognising Thallon’s Indigenous community, pale-faced rosellas and a mob of sheep which celebrates the area’s agriculture. The…

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William The Wombat

Don’t miss stopping by Thallon’s beautiful town park, for a selfie with “William the Wombat”, a giant sculpture (two metres high and 3.5 metres long) of a critically endangered Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat. Thallon has a special connection to the northern hairy-nosed wombat with some of the earliest specimens found in the area. The species is…

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Thallon History Trails

The land along the Moonie River in what is now the Thallon district was already occupied by cattle stations when Sir Major Thomas Mitchell passed through it in 1846. Thallon’s History Booklets allow you to step back into the early European history of the district. Take the Old Town walking tour to learn about Thallon…

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Thallon Town Park

Thallon’s town park is a perfect place to stop and break the drive with shady trees and facilities including a playground, picnic tables, free electric BBQ and toilets. The park also features a granite ‘Anzac Digger’ war memorial statue built by the Thallon Progress Association to commemorate the Centenary of Gallipoli.

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The Watering Hole – Heritage Art Trail

Thallon offers a heritage trail and art installations worth visiting. The “Watering Hole” Heritage Trail features sculptures referencing early residents of Thallon. Thallon’s rail history is celebrated with a steam train sculpture and a laser-cut piece titled “Gomeroi Fisherman” celebrating Thallon’s Indigenous history. Art installations include Silo Artists’ Drapl and The Zookeeper, paintings of wombats…

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Thallon History Trails

16 Pine Street, Thallon QLD, Australia

Thallon Town Park

Pine Street, Thallon QLD, Australia

Moonie River

Noondoo Thallon Rd, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia

Francis Hotel

Francis Hotel, Booligar Street, Thallon QLD, Australia

Thallon GrainCorp Silos

Thallon Grain Silos, Thallon QLD, Australia

William The Wombat

William the Wombat, Pine Street, Thallon QLD, Australia

Old Bullamon Homestead Tour

18 Hill St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia

McGeever Recreational Grounds

Thallon Grain Silos, Thallon QLD, Australia

Thallon Coffee Shop

20 Pine St, Thallon QLD, Australia

Thallon Information Station

2-18 Hill St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia

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Francis Hotel

Francis Hotel, Booligar Street, Thallon QLD, Australia

McGeever Recreational Grounds

Thallon Grain Silos, Thallon QLD, Australia

Lanarium Retreat

509 Mulgar Rd, Thallon Q 4497