Queensland, Australia · Oceania
Tara sits on the route: 1 hours from Westcourt.
Tara is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 2,272, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Tara sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tara to your route.
The Shire of Tara was a local government area in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The shire, administered from the town of Tara, covered an area of 11,682.3 square kilometres (4,510.6 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1912 until 2008, when it amalgamated with the Town of Dalby andRead more
the Shires of Chinchilla, Murilla and Wambo and the southern part of Taroom to form the Western Downs Region.
Important industries in the area include wheat, beef and wool. In recent years there have been large scale rural subdivisions developed in the area. Prickly pear infestation in the early 1900s had a devastating effect on the area that was only alleviated by the introduction of the cactoblastis moth.
Attractions in Tara include Southwood National Park, a remnant area of the southern brigalow belt.
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Tara is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.2761 latitude, 150.4568 longitude.
Tara has a population of approximately 2,272 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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