Peterborough was a hero of the 20th century – a hissing, steaming hub of mighty locomotives sitting at the crossroads of a growing nation.

Today, the spring skies are china blue, the kids no longer have to wipe the clothes-lines clean of soot and the only whistles are from birds among the wildflowers. But Peterborough is still the geographic heart of Australia and visitors still arrive from four corners – although they're usually hauling caravans rather than freight!

You'll be surprised by the beauty of the district, the plains of rolled gold running to ancient ranges. And you'll love the wide Main Street with its grand architecture, four pubs and shouts of 'G'day!' from the locals.

Matching a passion for the past with a zest for today, the people of Peterborough welcome you with one of the nation's finest heritage experiences, Steamtown, as well as historic collections, artistic creativity, superb locally-sourced food, love of country and fondness for a good yarn.

So do yourself a favour and do us the honour.

Stay an extra day!

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IN PETERBOROUGH & DISTRICT, TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 , WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT ALL TOURISM VENUES HAVE BEEN CLOSED IN ADDITION TO THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE and THE RV PARK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

For facilities which are open, please adhere to the social distancing guidelines – Keep 1.5 metres apart outside or 4m² inside.

Council staff will be disinfecting all tables and seats in the Main Street once a day, as well as the Skate Park and the Victoria Park playground.

RV PARK - CLOSED

• Alternate parking is available at the rest-stop 1km east of Peterborough
• Or please contact the Caravan Park on (08) 8651 2545

PUBLIC TOILETS - OPEN:

• Rotary Park, western end of Main Street
• RV Dump site – Don Ferguson Drive

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK – OPEN

DON FERGUSON DRIVE – OPEN - Including the RV Dump Point

RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE - Limited service available at the Council front counter (Town Hall)

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE – CLOSED

STEAMTOWN – CLOSED

LIBRARY – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

TOWN HALL – CLOSED

• Town Hall
• Quilt display & Keith Payne VC display
• Public Toilets

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS - CLOSED:

• Victoria Park BBQ shed
• West Park playground
• Rotary Park BBQ shed
• YMCA playground
• Yongala Sports Recreation Ground
• Swimming pool

BUILDINGS / EXHIBITS - CLOSED:

• YMCA & History Displays
• Times Print Shop
• Town Carriage Museum
• Motorcycle Museum
• Papier Mache and Wireworks Shed
• Art Centre
• Senior Citizens Hall
• Youth Centre
• Yongala Hall