Combo Waterhole, Natural spring in Queensland, Australia.
Combo Waterhole is a natural spring in remote Queensland featuring stone weirs constructed in 1883 to serve as crossing points when the Diamantina River rises. The weirs are built to overflow during heavy flows, allowing water to be held in the natural basin and sustaining this important site in an arid landscape.
The site developed in the 1880s when settlers constructed the weirs to manage scarce water in this dry region. By the 1890s, the area became connected to a pivotal moment in Australian folk culture that shaped the nation's identity.
The site holds deep connections to Australian folklore through Banjo Paterson's visit to Dagworth Station, where he wrote the national folk song.
Access is via an unpaved track from the highway, which can be combined with walking to explore the full site. The best visiting period is outside extreme heat seasons, when water levels are more stable and conditions are more comfortable for exploration.
The site sits at the edge of a large geophysical anomaly that may relate to an ancient cosmic event. This underground feature makes the region of interest to researchers studying the geological history of this area.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
