| Chinchilla Melon Festival is currently taking expressions of interest for 2011 Festival sponsorship. |
If you or your organisation are interested in providing partnering support to the 2011 Melon Festival, please download our Sponsorship Invitation. |
| For more information about sponsorship, please contact: |
Trish Leddington-Hill |
Rachael Green |
Platinum Sponsors |
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Gold Sponsors |
For more information on becoming a Gold level sponsor, please see our Sponsorship Invitation |
Silver Sponsors |
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Bronze Sponsors |
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Festival Supporters |
For more information on becoming a Festival Supporter, please see our Sponsorship Invitation |
Chinchilla Information
Located 300km west of Brisbane, Chinchilla is ideally located for those who wish to escape to the pristine beauty and rustic experiences of the Western Downs. The Warrego Highway provides the most efficient way of getting here for the visiting motorist.
For more information follow these links:
Camping
Camping accomodation is available at:
- Chinchilla Rugby League Football Club - email dlgleeson@bigpond.com
- Clover Hill Ranch - phone (07) 4662 7848
- Chinchilla Aeroclub - phone 0408 193 337
- Chinchilla Showgrounds - email chinchillashowsociety@hotmail.com or phone (07) 4668 9440
- Located at 2 Zeller St
- Tent site (no power) - $10 per person per night
- Van site (powered) - $25 per van per night for 2 adults - kids free. Extra adults $10 per night per person.
Getting Here
The town of Chinchilla is located at the western extent of the Darling Downs region of Queensland, approximately 300 kilometres north west of Brisbane.
| City | Driving Time |
| Brisbane | 3.5 hours |
| Gold Coast | 4 hours |
| Gympie | 3 hours |
| Lismore | 5 hours |
| Miles | 30 mins |
| Roma | 2 hours |
| Rockhampton | 5.5 hours |
| Sunshine Coast | 3.5 hours |
| Toowoomba | 2 hours |
By Car:
Chinchilla is situated on the crossroads of the Warrego Highway and important arterial roads run southward and eastward with major highways. As Chinchilla is approximately 3.5 hours drive from
To ascertain the easiest and best way to get here from wherever it is you are right now, www.travelmate.com.au will create a personalised route map and driving dirctions for you. Simply type in your current address in the "From:" box and then 'Chinchilla' into the "To:" box.
By Bus:
Travel in air-conditioned coaches with on-board movies and meal breaks at towns along the way. Greyhound Australia operates daily from Brisbane to Chinchilla, as well as non-daily service. For information and reservations phone 13 14 99 or visit www.greyhound.com.au
By Air:
Chinchilla has an all-weather floodlit airport, a grass strip and a modern terminal with amenities. Charter flights are available.
By Rail:
Enjoy the comfort of sleeping compartments and dining cars on the Westlander. The train departs from