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Chinchilla is best known for its abundance of melons, including rockmelons, honeydew melons, and watermelons. For this reason, it has been dubbed “the undisputed melon capital” and you’ll even find a gigantic sculpture of a watermelon slice next to the information centre. Aside from melon tasting, you can also go fishing, bushwalking, and camping from here. Book your Chinchilla car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Chinchilla
Geography
Chinchilla is located in the Western Downs Region of Queensland in Australia. It is approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Brisbane.
Climate in Chinchilla
Chinchilla has a steppe (grasslands) climate, which means that it experiences very low precipitation throughout the year. The average temperature year-round is 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
Culture
The town’s name comes from ‘jinchilla’, an Aboriginal term referring to the termite-resistant Cypress Pine.
Things to do in Chinchilla
Participate in a glorious melon festival
Started in 1994, the Chinchilla Melon Festival is an annual event that attracts tourists from all over the country who are ready to jump into melon-based games such as Melon Skiing, Melon Bungee, Melon Bullseye, Melon Ironman, Melon Chariot, and of course, Melon Eating competitions.
Visit the local museums and art galleries
The Chinchilla Historical Museum walks you through the history of this intriguing town. Aside from learning about the beginnings of the town’s melon obsession, you’ll also find a 1910 steam sawmill and vintage cars here. The Lapunyah Art Gallery is also worth a visit to see some of the best artworks arising from the local talent.
Splash around at a waterpark
Take your kids to Chinchilla Botanic Waterpark for some Sunday afternoon fun. They have picnic and barbecue facilities as well as a water park, lush gardens, and a sandpit. Make sure to not miss ‘the big watermelon’ and other melon-themed fun stations.
Eating out in Chinchilla
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and coffee at The Downtown Café. For lunch, swing by Masala Hut for some delicious and rich Indian curries. End the day with sumptuous Chinese fare at Cheong Kong Chinese Restaurant. They are popular for their generous servings and fair prices.
Chinchilla Transport
Closest Airport to Chinchilla
The closest airport to Chinchilla is Toowoomba Airport (TWB).
Getting around Chinchilla
Bus Queensland operates coaches connecting Brisbane and Chinchilla. However, there is no internal public transit system. Therefore, car hire is a popular option among visitors to Chinchilla due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. Popular car hire agencies in Chinchilla are Budget and Hertz.
Traffic in Chinchilla
As Chinchilla is a small town, traffic congestion isn’t an issue. However, do take care when driving on the Warrego Highway, which passes through the town of Chinchilla.