Springsure is a small town of 950 (2021) on the A7 highway in Central Queensland. Between Emerald and Roma, it is the largest town in the 400-km section of highway.
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]Springsure is only accessible by car. No coach routes operate along this section of the A7.
From Rolleston, Springsure is a 50-minute drive (~71 km (44 mi)) northwest on the Dawson Highway. The highway ends here and continues north of Springsure as the Gregory Highway.
From Emerald, drive for about 50 minutes south (~68 km (42 mi)) south on the Gregory Highway.
Get around
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Map of Springsure
See
[edit]- 1 Minerva Hills National Park. A small national park to the northwest of town containing rugged landscape home to plenty of volcanic peaks, sheltered gorges, sheer cliffs, open woodlands and dry rainforest in a small patch of area. It's the remnant of the former Cosgrove volcanic hotspot, which happens to be the largest continental hotspot in the world.
- 2 Virgin Rock Viewing Area (off A7 Gregory Hwy). A small viewpoint and perhaps the best way to view the highlight of Minerva Hills National Park whilst sticking to sealed roads.
- 2 Virgin Rock Viewing Area (off A7 Gregory Hwy). A small viewpoint and perhaps the best way to view the highlight of Minerva Hills National Park whilst sticking to sealed roads.
Do
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[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Springsure Convenience & Takeaway, 84 Eclipse St, ☏ +61 7 4984 1555. M–Th 6AM–7:30PM; F 6AM–8PM; Sa Su 8AM–8PM.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Springsure Hotel Motel, 48 Eclipse St, ☏ +61 7 4984 1916. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.
- 2 Springsure Overlander Motel, 10 Eclipse St, ☏ +61 7 4984 1888. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Charters Towers ← Emerald ← | NNW A7 SSE | → Rolleston → Roma |