Queensland Opal Territory

Barcaldine The town of Barcaldine has a population of 1700 people. The area has an annual rainfall of approximately 475mm, and the chief industries for the district are wool growing and beef cattle. The area relies on the Great Artesian Basin for water. In fact, Barcaldine had the first artesian bore, drilled in 1886 at Back Creek. AWHC billabong and tent Barcaldine is at the north east point of opal country for Queensland. Visitor Information: Barcaldine Information Centre PO Box 221, Barcaldine, Queensland 4725. Phone (07) 4651 1724   < BACK TO MAP