Nestled in hundreds of hectares of grazing country, Dingo is a convenient access point for exploring the Blackdown Tableland National Park as well as home to the annual World Dingo Trap Throwing Competition and Picnic Races in July. This charming rural town is located just across the railway line from the Capricorn Highway, west of Rockhampton.
The origin of the town’s name is shrouded in mystery. Some say a railway surveyor saw a dingo on the creek bank and gave the town its name whilst others say that Moses Wafer, an early pioneer, heard dingoes howling at night and named the town after his campsite.
The last colony of the endangered Bridled Nailtail Wallaby was found north of Dingo.
For more information about events and activities, just ask at the Dingo Roadhouse – a 24 hour service station on the Highway that also works as an information centre for travellers.
Quick Facts
Dingo is a small Queensland Rural Location within the local government area of Central Highlands, it is located approximately 563kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 1617.499 square kilometres. Dingo has a recorded population of 340 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Dingo we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Dingo and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.