available at the oma Waterhole and the Barcoo Weir for a small fee.
waterhole. the explorer major mitchell once camped here and the waterhole was named after his aboriginal friend.
oma stockyards
yaraka & mt sLoWcomBe
discover the remains of these stockyards where cattle thief, Harry redford (captain starlight), held stock during his daring cattle duffing venture through this country. see page 20 for starlight’s Lookout drive and Harry redford drive.
for a great day out, pack the camera and head to the hamlet of yaraka, 100km south of isisford. the flora and fauna is plentiful but the scenery from mt slowombe is breathtaking.
yuranigH Pond
Call into the Isisford Branch Office, Longreach Regional Council, for information on walks and self-drives in the region.
approximately 6km from isisford, you’ll find the yuranigh Pond
* Refer to regional tourist drives map, page 29.
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