DALBY TO near St. GEORGE. MOONIE HIGHWAY. (Hwy. 49)

This east west route traverses from the Darling Downs west to the cotton growing area at St. George.
It traverses largely flat to slightly undulating country and is dual lane and sealed.

DALBY. Large rural town with most facilities.

0 km (298.0 km) MOONIE HIGHWAY commences to the west of the town centre.
[2.6 km]
2.6 km (295.4 km) Outskirts of Dalby .. extensive flat areas. Industrial area to the south,
Cattle sale yards to the north. ? overnight parking in this general area.
Class 3 to 4. 27° 11.021'S. 151° 14.182'E. Hema map 7, F 9.
Some shade, OK big rigs, various distances from highway.
[7.1 km]
9.7 km (288.3 km) Condamine River.
[12.9 km]
22.6 km (275.4 km) Truck parking .. both sides .. rubbish bins.
[9.6 km]
32.2 km (265.8 km) Parking area .. north side .. level gravel, shade.
[13.4]
45.6 km (252.4 km ) REST AREA .. signed .. north side .. rough gravel turnout.
Class 2. 27° 19.469'E. 150° 52.64'1E. Hema map 7, F 9.
Rubbish bins, very little shade, OK big rigs, 20m max from 100 kph highway.
Another area at rear of the above .. 40m or more max from 100 kph highway.
[3.4 km]
49.0 km (249.0 km) Junction .. Tara .. turn off west. Parking spot on corner.
[18.9 km]
67.9 km (230.1 km) Parking area .. north side .. gravel .. looks good.
[18.4 km]
86.3 km (211.7 km) ? possible parking .. south side .. just west of Crowders Creek Road.
Track into bush, then appeared to open out .. investigate.
Class 2 to 3? 27° 33.378'S. 150° 35.448'E. at entrance. Hema map 7, G 8.

Highway surface rough to the west of this general area.
[29.0]
115.3 km (182.7 km) MOONIE. Moonie Highway cross roads. Roadhouse, motel, caravan park .. SW corner.
Large parking area just south of south east corner .. Class 5 (no camping sign).
Public toilets along south side road to Dalby .. followed by swimming pool .. we stayed
overnight immediately east of the swimming pool. Large sports area to rear.
* Class 3?. 27° 42.995'S. 150° 22.292'E. Hema map 7, G 8.
Small grass area, some shade, OK big rigs, 30m from highway (some noise).
[25.7 km]
141.0 km (157.0 km) Parking area .. south side .. gravel.
[26.0 km]
167.0 km (131.0 km) Cleared area noted .. off road .. north side .. short track in.
[20.5 km]
187.5 km (110.5 km) REST AREAS .. signed .. south side. Sealed gravel loop off/on highway ..
eastern side adjoins roadhouse .. diesel and unleaded fuel.
Class 2. 27° 55.176'S. 149° 42.951'E. Hema map 6, H 7.
Toilets, no shade, rubbish bins, OK big rigs, 50m max from 90 kph highway.
[22.0 km]
209.5 km (88.5 km) Waterhole noticed .. south side .. ? camping possible.
[42.7 km]
252.2 km (45.8 km) Moonie River.
[8.5 km]
260.7 km (37.3 km) Quarry .. north side .. ? overnight parking.
[37.3 km]
298.0 km (0 km) Junction .. CANARVON HIGHWAY. Turn south for St. George .. approx. 9 km.

For info on St. George (dump point etc.) see Canarvon or

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