Oma Waterhole Camping Area – Isisford (CG)

These picturesque Barcoo River-side unpowered sites around 15km from Isisford have a lot more to offer the camper than just a beautiful, peaceful campsite. Swimming, kayaking and fishing are just some of the activities and points of interest in these parts. Once considered on the border between the Outback and the unknown and dangerous Far Outback, the river, the bush and the town still display some of the history and pre-history of the area.

The site is suitable for self-contained campers – showers and toilets are available but no potable water and the covered camp sitting area does not have cooking facilities. Please check road conditions before setting out along the mainly dirt road to the waterhole from town.

The town of Isisford has all the shops, medical facilities, pubs etc. that you need for supplies, as well as a post office and petrol station. The Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre displays everything from ancient fossils, on through the early days of white settlement and right up to the present and has a wealth of information about where to go and what to see in the locale.

The campsite itself is fairly basic, but there is plenty of room to set-up in the shady surrounds. Fees are payable at the Council Office in Isisford. Whitman’s Museum and park are situated behind the office, so you can take the time to have a look while you’re there.

For the fishos, the annual Isisford fishing comp is usually held around the end of July at Oma and for the twitchers and bird watchers, you’ll find plenty to spot all year round.

HOW TO GET THERE
Isisford is 116kms south west of Longreach and 123km East of Blackall.
Oma Waterhole is situated 15km from Isisford along the Isisford Yaraka River Road. Please note that this road is unsealed and to check the road conditions before travelling.

SITE ACCESS
Two entrances are signposted: on the left, the first crosses a gully which is unuseable if it has rained, but leads direct to campground facilities; second is about 1.5km further West, and will take you past many of the reasonably secluded camp sites until reaching the facilities blocks,and then more camp sites  The whole waterhole area is about 4km long.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping fees are $3/night or $15/week payable at the Isisford Council Offices, for more information, you may call via detail below.

THINGS TO DO
The Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre features the world class fossil exhibit of “Isisfordia Duncani” and the 100 Million year old Isisford Bulldog fish, which belongs to a group of fishes known as Ichthyodectiforms.

Isisford Cemetery
Land reserved for the cemetery at Isisford was proclaimed on the 15th May 1895. There is also a historical plaque to show all the names of the deceased.

Yuranigh’s Pond
Thomas Mitchell’s party is recorded as having passed through the area in September 1846. He named Yuranigh Pond, After his aboriginal headman.

Idalia National Park
The national park is located along the Gowan ranges on the boundary of Isisford and Blackall. Please refer to ‘Central West Queensland Parks’ visitor guide

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