The Western Star is a Hotel and Motel in the heart of Queensland’s Channel Country. Located on the main strip of Windorah, the iconic pub is filled with all the character and friendly locals that only outback pubs acquire. The family owned and operated pub was a Winner of the Best Outback Pub in Queensland. They offer travellers, caravanners and locals alike a traditional Outback welcome and a homely place to drop in for a cold beverage and/or meal and accommodation.
The Western Star allows camping on the lawn area behind the pub, but there is very limited area so its best to pop into the hotel and see the owner first for available space. A gold coin donation would be appreciated to assist the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
Why not enjoy a night out of the van in one of the air conditioned rooms available at the Western Star.
The Sandhill Grill
Open 7:00am – 8:00pm
The Hotel also has a fully licensed restaurant located next to the main bar with meals available throughout the day. The Sandhill Grill Restaurant & Café is open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from 7am – 8pm. Beverages and meals can also be enjoyed in the beer garden.
The Public Bar
Open daily from 10am – midnight.
(Hours may vary depending on season)
Enjoy a drink and a chat with the friendly locals.
HOW TO GET THERE
Western Star Hotel is located in the main street of Windorah. 35km south of where the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers join to form the infamous multi-channelled Cooper Creek 320klm south of Longreach, 260km west of Quilpie, 460km west of Charleville.
FACILITIES
Public Bar, Restaurant, Toilets & Showers
FEES & BOOKINGS
With limited sites it’s best to check at the hotel first. Gold coin donation appreciated.
THINGS TO DO
The Windorah Information Centre holds a selection of brochures to help you make the most of the outback, local and the surrounding area.
Discover the history of the town by participating in the information and history walk/drive/ride around Windorah.
The Whitula Gate Museum is in the grounds of the Information Centre and is well worth browsing.
With waterholes spanning up to 10kms in length there is generally great fishing to be had with catches of yellowbelly, catfish and bream. Smaller channels are great for catching fabulous yabbies’ – one of the great bush delicacies.
Windorah is also now home to an amazing Solar Electricity power plant, and definitely worth the stop. Generating power from the sun, this plant supplies Windorah with some of its energy requirement.
See other local attractions in our Windorah Town Review.
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Opening Hours
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Hours may vary depending on season
Address & Contact
Our Address
15 Albert Street
GPS
-25.421289, 142.653953
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
Windorah
State:
QLD
Pin Code:
4481
Post ID:
23435
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