LOCAL AREA
GOONDIWINDI WATER TOWERS
Goondiwindi Water Towers are an historical landmark in Goondiwindi.
The original concrete water tower, built in 1925, was Queensland’s first reinforced concrete tower; a second was added in 1938 to meet Goondiwindi’s growing water needs.
The towers now feature a public mural, On the Macintyre River, created by Indigenous community artists from the Bigambul and Kamilaroi peoples.
They also feature Illuminate the Flow, a nightly light show projecting animated artworks that celebrate local culture and artists.
The towers are located on McLean Street, near the Old McIntyre Bridge, and right across the road from the motel.
Goondiwindi Water Towers are an historical landmark in Goondiwindi.
The original concrete water tower, built in 1925, was Queensland’s first reinforced concrete tower; a second was added in 1938 to meet Goondiwindi’s growing water needs.
The towers now feature a public mural, On the Macintyre River, created by Indigenous community artists from the Bigambul and Kamilaroi peoples.
They also feature Illuminate the Flow, a nightly light show projecting animated artworks that celebrate local culture and artists.
The towers are located on McLean Street, near the Old McIntyre Bridge, and right across the road from the motel.
GOONDIWINDI TOURISM
Information is provided by the Goondiwindi Tourist Information Centre;
please follow the link
https://indd.adobe.com/view/f555c264-60b8-4d0f-ac25-95820d50bfb6
to a copy of the Goondiwindi Visitors Guide.
ARB GRUNDY 500
The ARB Gundy 500 is an off road race held in Goondiwindi, QLD.
The Gundy 500 forms parts of the ARB Australian Offroad Racing Championship and is regarded as one of the best off road race tracks in the country. It is held every August.
ARB GRUNDY 500
The ARB Gundy 500 is an off road race held in Goondiwindi, QLD.
The Gundy 500 forms parts of the ARB Australian Offroad Racing Championship and is regarded as one of the best off road race tracks in the country. It is held every August.
HELL OF THE WEST WEEKEND
Next date:
Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 12:00 AM to Sunday, 08 March 2026 | 11:59 PM
The infamous Hell of the West is known as the ‘toughest triathlon in Queensland’ for good reason – competitors face a gruelling 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 20km run.
HELL OF THE WEST WEEKEND
Next date:
Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 12:00 AM to Sunday, 08 March 2026 | 11:59 PM
The infamous Hell of the West is known as the ‘toughest triathlon in Queensland’ for good reason – competitors face a gruelling 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 20km run.
ART GALLERIES
Appreciate art? Why not drop into the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Gallery or the Texas Art Gallery. You can view their current exhibition. Entry is free and depending on the exhibition, most pieces are usually available for sale.
Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Gallery
100 Marshall Street
Goondiwindi Qld 4390
Telephone: (07) 4671 7400
Email: mail@grc.qld.gov.au
Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
- Saturday 9am - 1pm
- Sunday Closed
ART GALLERIES
Appreciate art? Why not drop into the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Gallery or the Texas Art Gallery. You can view their current exhibition. Entry is free and depending on the exhibition, most pieces are usually available for sale.
Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Gallery
100 Marshall Street
Goondiwindi Qld 4390
Telephone: (07) 4671 7400
Email: mail@grc.qld.gov.au
Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
- Saturday 9am - 1pm
- Sunday Closed
WATER PARK
History:
A section of the Serpentine Creek has been converted to form the Natural Heritage & Water Park. The development of the Park is a result of the closure of Boobera Lagoon, to power boats, on indigenous cultural grounds. The Lagoon had been a favourite spot for waterskiing for the local area and was the only suitable waterbody for the purpose.
As a result of initiatives by the former Goondiwindi Town Council, the Federal Government through Environment Australia, made a decision to fund a Natural Heritage & Water Park, to make available skiing and boating facilities and to provide a focal point for tourism and recreation in the town and district.
The 210ha recreational water park opened early in 2004 and offers plenty of activities for all ages. The purpose built 3km water channel provides great opportunities for water sports of all kinds including waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and boating. It is also the perfect place to view the vast bird life, have a picnic on the lawn or swim at the "designated" area.
Location:
The Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park is situated to the east of Goondiwindi Town. To get there take the Kildonan Road exit off the Cunningham/Newell Highway roundabout and turn the first left into Johnson Road. The entrance is through the gates further up the road on the right.
WATER PARK
History:
A section of the Serpentine Creek has been converted to form the Natural Heritage & Water Park. The development of the Park is a result of the closure of Boobera Lagoon, to power boats, on indigenous cultural grounds. The Lagoon had been a favourite spot for waterskiing for the local area and was the only suitable waterbody for the purpose.
As a result of initiatives by the former Goondiwindi Town Council, the Federal Government through Environment Australia, made a decision to fund a Natural Heritage & Water Park, to make available skiing and boating facilities and to provide a focal point for tourism and recreation in the town and district.
The 210ha recreational water park opened early in 2004 and offers plenty of activities for all ages. The purpose built 3km water channel provides great opportunities for water sports of all kinds including waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and boating. It is also the perfect place to view the vast bird life, have a picnic on the lawn or swim at the "designated" area.
Location:
The Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park is situated to the east of Goondiwindi Town. To get there take the Kildonan Road exit off the Cunningham/Newell Highway roundabout and turn the first left into Johnson Road. The entrance is through the gates further up the road on the right.
CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM
A local historic landmark, the Customs House building also serves as the main building for the museum. Visitors of the museum are invited to take a step back in time to explore the history of Goondiwindi with photographs, displays, and artefacts used by the early pioneers of the land. Learn about the history of the wool and agricultural industries and how the levee has saved the town in times of flood.
CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM
A local historic landmark, the Customs House building also serves as the main building for the museum. Visitors of the museum are invited to take a step back in time to explore the history of Goondiwindi with photographs, displays, and artefacts used by the early pioneers of the land. Learn about the history of the wool and agricultural industries and how the levee has saved the town in times of flood.
GUNSYND
The most famous resident of Goondiwindi was Gunsynd, a Thoroughbred race horse known as "The Goondiwindi Grey". The name "Gunsynd" came from Goondiwindi Syndicate (Gun=Goondiwindi, Synd=Syndicate).
There is a statue of Gunsynd in the town centre. There is also a Gunsynd museum located in the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre at 100 Marshall Street.
GUNSYND
The most famous resident of Goondiwindi was Gunsynd, a Thoroughbred race horse known as "The Goondiwindi Grey". The name "Gunsynd" came from Goondiwindi Syndicate (Gun=Goondiwindi, Synd=Syndicate).
There is a statue of Gunsynd in the town centre. There is also a Gunsynd museum located in the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre at 100 Marshall Street.
GRAINCORP SILOS
The GrainCorp Silos at Yelarbon were adorned by Jordache Castillejos and Jordon Bruce of Brightsiders, alongside Steve Falco from Procreative.
The mural concept, titled ‘When the Rain Comes’, portrays a young boy playing and cooling off in the Yelarbon Lagoon. In his hand, he holds a paper boat, destined to sail across the Yelarbon Lagoon, depicted along and over the shorter six silos.
The paper boat, crafted from historical newspaper remnants discovered in the old Yelarbon Jail, symbolises the region’s rich history and the innovation required for future progress.
GRAINCORP SILOS
The GrainCorp Silos at Yelarbon were adorned by Jordache Castillejos and Jordon Bruce of Brightsiders, alongside Steve Falco from Procreative.
The mural concept, titled ‘When the Rain Comes’, portrays a young boy playing and cooling off in the Yelarbon Lagoon. In his hand, he holds a paper boat, destined to sail across the Yelarbon Lagoon, depicted along and over the shorter six silos.
The paper boat, crafted from historical newspaper remnants discovered in the old Yelarbon Jail, symbolises the region’s rich history and the innovation required for future progress.