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Major city · Australia

Cooladdi

Stop for 1–2 hours on the Charleville–Quilpie road, or sleep one night at the roadhouse; there is no reason to make it a base.

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Cooladdi is the smallest town in Australia: three residents, a handful of buildings and a disused rail station on the Diamantina Developmental Road, about 90 minutes by car from Charleville. It is a road stop with a motel, bar, restaurant and general store, not a destination with a sight list. Come for the heritage trail, the old station and a meal, then keep moving.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40 °C (104 °F)+)
Airports
CTL · BNE
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cooladdi000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Cooladdi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or cold drink at the roadhouseA$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
  • BeerBeer at the barA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedCaravan park site (Charleville), a night, per roomA$35 (≈ US$25)
  • Mid-range bedFox Trap roadhouse motel room, a night, per roomA$160 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedFox Trap roadhouse motel room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Smallest town in Australia (three residents)Disused Cooladdi rail stationCooladdi Heritage TrailFox Trap Cooladdi Roadhouse
Airports
CTL Charleville Airport (Nearest airport; about 90 min by road. Regional flights from Brisbane (check schedules).) · BNE Brisbane Airport (Main gateway; fly to Charleville or drive about 8 h.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jul (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cooladdi: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Feb

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

19°C (66°F)

5 rd

Apr

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

6°C (43°F)

3 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

2 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

6°C (43°F)

2 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

10°C (50°F)

3 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Nov

34°C (93°F)

19°C (66°F)

5 rd

Dec

36°C (97°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

By car only. There is no public transport, no taxi and no fuel other than what the roadhouse sells (check availability). The town is a short walk end to end; the heritage trail is walked on foot.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Charlevillego

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Drive the Diamantina Developmental Road

Cosmos Centre, bilby centre and the visitor information centre that holds the Cooladdi Heritage Trail guide and map.

Quilpie

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive west on the Diamantina Developmental Road

Opal country and the Baldy Top lookout; fuel and supplies.

Cunnamulla

overnight

Door to door: About 4 h

Drive south via Charleville

Too far for a return day; sleep one night.

Birdsville

overnight

Door to door: About 8 h

Drive west via Quilpie and Windorah

A serious outback run; carry water and fuel.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Fox Trap Cooladdi Roadhouse

The only place to sleep: motel rooms, bar, restaurant, grocery and post office in one building on the Diamantina Developmental Road.

Charleville

Full range of motels, caravan parks and services, about 90 min away; most travellers sleep here and visit Cooladdi as a stop.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$80–140 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Fox Trap roadhouse motel room1 × 1 night × A$160A$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160A$320
Meal at the roadhouse2 × A$30A$60
Fuel, Charleville return (about 200 km)1 × A$45A$45
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$64
Trip total≈ A$350 per person per day, bed includedA$699≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and vehicle costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or cold drink at the roadhouseA$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
Counter meal (burger, steak, fish)A$18–35 (≈ US$12–25)
Beer at the barA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Motel room, one nightA$120–220 (≈ US$80–150)
Unleaded fuel, per litreOutback prices run higher than the coast.A$1.90–2.30 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low crime, high exposure risk: the real dangers are heat, distance and wildlife on the road. Carry water, tell someone your route, and avoid driving at dusk and after dark.
  • Fuel and food are limited: fill up and carry water before you leave Charleville.
  • Summer heat is dangerous; 40 °C (104 °F)+ days and long distances between towns.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy on the Diamantina Developmental Road (check your carrier).
  • Road trains use this highway: pull fully off the bitumen before stopping.
  • Do not rely on the roadhouse being open at all hours; call ahead if you need a room or a meal.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112

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My bed tonight

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Fox Trap Cooladdi Roadhouse, Diamantina Developmental Road, Cooladdi QLD 4479Fox Trap Cooladdi Roadhouse, Diamantina Developmental Road, Cooladdi QLD 4479

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Embassy

No consulates in the region; embassies and consulates-general are in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens: contact your nearest mission (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Charleville → Cooladdi by car: about 100 km (62 mi), 1.5 h
  • Charleville → Quilpie by car: about 200 km (124 mi), 2 h

Say or show

  • How far to the next fuel? — How far to the next fuel?
  • Is the road open? — Is the road open?
  • Do you have a room tonight? — Do you have a room tonight?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?

Cooladdi has its own postcode, 4479, and a small post office inside the Fox Trap motel.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cooladdi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40 °C+) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Roadside-stop contract: opening hours and fuel availability at the Fox Trap roadhouse, field-checked, with a Charleville fallback.
  2. Walking cluster: rail station, heritage trail markers and the child's grave, with a 30-minute loop map.
  3. Heat and breakdown fixtures so the stop can go green in summer.
  4. Place pages for the rail station and the heritage trail with verified access notes.

Meanwhile

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