Dulacca is quiet rural town on the Warrego Highway, 43 kilometres west of Miles. First came the railway (in 1879) and then came the town; originally spelt ‘Doolackah’, the name was derived from an Aboriginal name meaning ’emu tracks’.
An interesting point to note about Dulacca is that it was the site of the first efforts to eradicate the invasive prickly pear cactus. The fight to eradicate the prickly pear was spurred on by the Government’s reward of 40000 hectares of land to whoever could restore their land to its original state. It is estimated that the menacing plant covered more than 50 million acres of Queensland at its peak.
The town’s hotel, known as the Waterhole on the Hill, dates back to 1908 and a brief history of the town is displayed at Lions Park. Join the locals for a yarn and learn a little more about the towns interesting beginnings and history.
Quick Facts
Dulacca is a small Queensland Rural Location within the local government area of Western Downs, it is located approximately 336kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 438.626 square kilometres. Dulacca has a recorded population of 191 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Dulacca 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 Dulacca and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.