Biloela

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Settling into rural life

Library Facilities

There is a local public library located at cnr Grevillea & Melton Street, Biloela. Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm, Saturday – 9.15am to 1.00pm

Mentorship & Pastoral Support

Staff are on call to assist students should the need arise. Students are encouraged to contact the Centre if they are experiencing difficulties during their placement (Bush Crisis Line is available - Freecall 1800 805 391) or alternatively contact your universities for their allocated pastoral and well-being support program.

Travel

Students are expected to organise travel to and from their placement town at the start and end of the placement.

Outback Driving

Central Queensland has some beautiful towns and sightseeing opportunities. We encourage students with their own transport to explore the surrounding area. Please be careful of the local wildlife when driving out of town.

Things To Do

Queensland Heritage Park
Spirit of the Land Murals
Greycliffe Homestead
Kroombit Park - quad riding, mustering, horse riding
Bille Brown’s Big Director Chair
Biloela Water Tank Art
Mount Scoria Conservation Park - The Musical Mountain
Callide Dam and Callide Lookout - 12 km (10 mins) excellent for boating, fishing and swimming
Callide Power stationCallide Mine Lookout – 18 km (15 mins) north east passed the dam takes in views of Biloela, the mine and dam
Kroombit Tops National Park – 25 km (20 mins) to the turn off on Valentine Plains Rd
Local Markets - Every 3rd Sat of the month
Go fishing
The lions park - a beautiful park
Explore surrounding areas - Carnarvon George, Cania Gorge, Blackdown Tablelands