Bringing Science to the Bush

In March 2017, the World Science Festival Brisbane will once again bring together the world’s best thought leaders to produce a stunning program that connects audiences of all ages with the concepts, challenges, discoveries and advancements that are shaping our world.

The Festival’s regional program is returning to Chinchilla on Saturday, 1 April for a FREE community event.

The World Science Festival Brisbane regional program takes science from the lab to the streets, giving visitors an opportunity to meet with a range of science professionals, including a renowned drone expert and 2015 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, paleontologists, a biomedical illustrator, arachnologist, biomedical researchers and more!Visitors can also enjoy getting their hands on some seriously fun street science and science experiments, virtual reality, science meets art as well as a free exhibition, workshops and displays.

Running from 9am-4pm at the Cultural Centre, bookings are not required.

For more information click here

Kings Park Accommodation proudly supports community events such as the World Science Festival and strongly encourages people at attend this free community event so that we can see the Festival return to our town year after, after year.

#Guests love us

For most guests, the first time they see a property is online. Those first few seconds—the pictures they see, the first words they read—go a long way to forming their opinions about a place. And few things are more reassuring to guests than approval from their fellow travelers.

One of the reasons travelers trust Booking.com’s review scores is that previous guests have nothing to gain from talking up a property. Their research shows that 71% of guests who share reviews do so to “give something back” to the property and other travelers. When reviews are good and scores are high, new guests feel much more confident about booking.

Now it is our turn to say thank you! The managers and staff at Kings Park Accommodation were delighted to receive their 2016 Bookings.com Guest Review Award. 9.4/10 is an outstanding result, so thank you to all those who took the time to write a review and give us such a wonderful ranking.

Celebrate Australia Day in the Western Downs

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what is great about Australia and being Australian. Many of us will ‘throw a shrimp on the barbie’, scoff a few lamingtons and chug down a beer. Cities and towns will hold festivals, parties and award ceremonies, which all bring us together to celebrate our great nation.

The Western Downs Regional Council has organised some wonderful events to celebrate our local heroes at the 2017 Australia Day Award Ceremonies and community celebrations on Thursday 26 January 2017.

Chinchilla

7am Free Breakfast

8am Awards Ceremony

Chinchilla Museum, 14 Villiers Street (gold coin entry)

▪   Australia Day Ambassador – Miss Chelsea Higgins

▪   Children’s craft activities

▪   Australia Day puzzles

▪   Musical entertainment

▪   Train rides (gold coin donation)

▪   Instabooth

2pm – 6pm Family Fun Afternoon

Chinchilla Museum, 14 Villiers Street ($5 per family)

▪   Giant inflatables

▪   Water slide (BYO towel)

▪   Children’s craft activities

▪   Australia Day puzzles

▪   Musical entertainment

▪   Cricket Speed Bowling Challenge (entry fee applies – funds raised will support the Chinchilla and District Cricket Club)

▪   Face painting

▪   ‘Flavour It Your Way’ Sausage Sizzle

▪   DIY lamington stand

▪   Damper, tea and coffee (gold coin donation)

▪   Train rides

▪   Instabooth

▪   Bar (charges apply – funds raised will support the Chinchilla and District Cricket Club)

Contact: Terri Keller, Community Development Officer 07 4660 7241 or terri.keller@wdrc.qld.gov.au

Dalby

7am – 9.30am Breakfast

10am Awards Ceremony

From 7am – Family fun activities

Dalby Showgrounds, Nicholson Street

▪   Australia Day Ambassador – Mr Scott Stidston OAM

▪   Inflatable obstacle course

▪   Inflatable bumper balls

▪   Face painting

▪   Children’s craft activities

▪   DIY lamington station

▪   Instabooth

▪   Entertainment and much more

Contact: Fiona Henderson, Community Development Officer 07 4679 4420 or fiona.henderson@wdrc.qld.gov.au

Miles

7.30am Free Breakfast

8.30am Awards Ceremony

Leichhardt Centre, Cnr Marion & Dawson Streets

▪   Children’s craft activities

▪   Musical entertainment

▪   DIY lamington stand

▪   Jumping castle

▪   Face painting

▪   Instabooth

10am – 3pm Pool Party

Miles Aquatic Centre, Marian Street free entry

▪   Pool inflatables

▪   Canteen operating

Contact: Jason Erbacher, Community Development Officer 07 4628 5355 or jason.erbacher@wdrc.qld.gov.au

Tara

11am Awards Ceremony

After awards – Family fun activities and lunch

Tara Showgrounds, Showgrounds Road

▪   Australia Day Ambassador – Miss Chelsea Higgins

▪   Children’s craft activities and entertainment

▪   Cookie decorating

▪   Instabooth

▪   Face painting

Contact: Diane Bradford, Community Development Officer 07 4678 7856 or diane.bradford@wdrc.qld.gov.au

Wandoan

7am Free breakfast

8.30am Awards Ceremony

10am – 12pm Family fun activities

Juandah Heritage Site, Windeyer Road

▪   Australia Day Ambassador Ms Chern’ee Sutton

▪   Children’s craft activities

Contact: Jason Erbacher, Community Development Officer 07 4628 5355 or jason.erbacher@wdrc.qld.gov.au

Kings Park Accommodation is a proud supporter of the Western Downs Regional Council and would like to wish all the entrants in this year’s Australia Day awards the best of luck. 

WESTERN DOWNS INVITES YOU

The Western Downs is getting 2017 off to a flying start with an events program that has something for everyone. From horse racing (and Yabbie Racing) to gourmet food markets, art exhibitions, book readings, cocktail parties and strenuous sporting events – the Western Downs will be a fun place to be.

The highlight of the calendar will be the Chinchilla Melon festival which sees the town attract more than 20,000 visitors over the weekend.  As well as the usual festival fun a Big Bash cricket match has been organized and a movie night for the kids at the school.

So SAVE THE DATES and JOIN US at these fantastic community events!

1 January      

WDOP Dalby Markets – Dalby Railway Station from 9am

12 January    

Tara School Holiday Activity - Indigenous Art workshops from 10am

13 January    

Same Same but Different Exhibition Opening - Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla from 6pm

15 January     

Chinchilla Country Markets will recommence on 15 January and start at 7am

18 January     

Author Adele Jones will host a Crime Fighting Fiction Writing workshop at the Dalby Library at 10am

26 January    

Celebrate Australia Day with family and friends at the Juandah Heritage Site on Thursday 26 January 2017 from 7am 

4 February    

Family Race Day and 2017 Season Lunch at Dalby from 12:00 pm

Cocktails for a Cure

Cocktails for a Cure is a charity event held at the historic Jimbour House to raise awareness and funds for the Mater supporting Ovarian Cancer research. This event will start at 6pm.

Chinchilla Melon Festival 2017

16 - 19 February 2017

World’s biggest melon festival! Everything watermelon related and more. There will be watermelon games including skiing (slip’n’slide), tossing, seed spitting, and chariot racing! Barbecues, Fashion parades, markets, story telling... the list goes on.

Melon Big Bash

16 February

Chinchilla & District Cricket Association present the Melon Big Bash.  Gates open 5.30pm. Come along for a great 20-20 night of cricket featuring the Queensland Bulls Masters players!!

Friday Festival Feast

17 February 2017 9:00 am

Chinchilla Melon Festival Presents Friday Festival FeastFriday from  6pm – 10pm.  Join for a night of relaxation and delicious food with entertainment by singer/songwriter Jane Zerbst.

Kids Movie Night

17 February

Western Downs Regional Council in partnership with the Western Downs Youth Hub Event presents ‘Kids Move Night’ showing two movies from 6pm.

4 March

Come ‘n’ Try Girls’ Rugby League Clinic – Chinchilla

The W.O.L.F Moonie Yabbie Races

A chance to bid on your favourite Yabbie, or enjoy the family entertainment, watch the fashions & spend up at the stalls. Great day out starting at 2pm.

Dalby Triathlon

5 March

Dalby Triathlon

For more information on these events and more log onto the Western Downs website.

For all your accommodation needs in Chinchilla and the surrounding areas, Kings Park Accommodation really is the best place to stay. Our welcoming managers Warwick and Lindi will make sure you have nothing to worry about and you can just go and enjoy these great events. Call us today to book your room. 

Staying cool during a heatwave

Today, the Surat Basin experienced pure heat when temperatures soared to 42 degrees. Birdsville was the hottest town in the state with the thermometer reaching 46.2 around 1.30pm

As temperatures soar across the state it seems there is little or no relief in sight as the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an updated statement saying the heatwave will continue "well into next week."

The worst of it is expected to hit inland areas in central and southern Queensland as well as the New South Wales borderlands. 

So how can we stay cool over the coming days and still have some fun in Chinchilla:

Visit the Chinchilla Weir for a great day out swimming and kayaking. You can even pack your rod and tackle, and if you’re lucky, you can hope to catch yellowbelly and Murray cod. Don’t be afraid to ask the locals for the best spots, either! From Chinchilla, travel 8 km south on the Chinchilla–Tara Rd.

If you have the right equipment, there are certain spots along the Condamine River where you can enjoy a large array of water sports. Head to a nearby Condamine Riverfront, or pack a picnic lunch and go a bit further afield to Archer’s Crossing if you’re keen to make a day of it.

If you don’t have time to head out of town then make your way to the Chinchilla Aquatic and Fitness Centre. They provide fantastic aquatic facilities as well as a gym, all in the one centre!

Then after all that fun in the water, you can retreat back to Kings Park Accommodation for an icy cold drink in our Bistro and then cool down in our spacious air-conditioned rooms and watch a movie on Foxtel.