Cunnamulla Overview
Cunnamulla is located by the Warrego River and was a major centre at the junction of two major stock routes involved in the transportation and management of livestock, predominantly sheep.
In the late 1800's Cunnamulla had the largest sheep shearing shed in the world with over 100 stands.
Paddle steamers used to transport sheep fleeces to the coast.
Opals
West of Cunnamulla is opal country, and the week-long Cunnamulla - Eulo Festival of Opals is held each August. The Eulo and Yowah Opal areas are in the region and are famed for the Mosaic Opal.
The Robbers Tree
Cunnamulla has a rich and colourful history and one of its claims to fame is that a robbery committed there resulted in the last hanging for armed robbery in Queensland.
The perpetrator, one Joseph Wells, robbed the Queensland National Bank and decided to hide in a Pine tree - aptly named The Robbers Tree. Unfortunately, for Joseph Wells, his loyal dog revealed his location when he sat by the tree waiting for his master.
Location
Cunnamulla is located in southern mid outback Queensland and has a latitude of 28.0°S and a longitude of 145.7° E.
Approximate Driving Time/Distance
13Hrs From Sydney (1000Km)
15Hrs From Melbourne (1200Km) )
9Hrs From Brisbane (800Km)
See Route and Distance Calculator for driving times and routes to Cunnamulla.
Queensland School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Labour Day Mon 5th May.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
School Starts Tue 29th January
Easter Holiday 7th April To 11th April.
Winter Holiday 30th June To 11th July.
Spring Holiday 22nd Sept To 3rd Oct.
Summer Holiday 15th Dec To Jan 21st.
Daylight Saving does not operate in Queensland
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
Cunnamulla Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):20 / 68
Spring(Sep-Nov):29 / 85
Summer(Dec-Feb):35 / 94
Autumn(Mar-May):28 / 82
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 23
Spring(Sep-Nov): 23
Summer(Dec-Feb): 43
Autumn(Mar-May): 33
