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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.

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FAQs about car hire in Chinchilla

Most frequently asked questions about hiring a car in Chinchilla

When booking in advance with Enjoy Travel, the average cost of hiring a car in Chinchilla is just $33.25.
Car hire prices in Chinchilla can often be as low as $16.09 AUD when booking online with Enjoy Travel.
The minimum age to hire a vehicle in Chinchilla is 21 years of age.
Yes, it is allowed to add additional drivers to your car hire agreement in Chinchilla.
The most popular car to hire in Chinchilla is a Kia Rio because of its compact size and comfort to drive.
The distance between Sydney and Chinchilla is of 794 km.
The distance between Melbourne and Chinchilla is of 1,545 km.
The distance between Perth and Chinchilla is of 4,127 km.

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