IF YOU’VE just driven into Charleville and you’re looking for somewhere you can get a cuppa and lots of information on the town and region, go to the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. They give you a great welcome along with a free cup of tea or coffee - all in a Queenslander-inspired building.

The centre, winner of the Best General Tourism Services Award for a number of years, offers local information, souvenirs, up-to-date road conditions, a booking service for shire accommodation and attractions, and even a town tour guide for groups for a small fee. The centre also has an extensive list of self-drive and walking itineraries. The centre is open seven days from April to September and five-and-a-half days in October. (From November to March, the information service operates from the Cosmos Centre.)

There’s even a chance for nature appreciation. The centre is situated in the peaceful surroundings of the Graham Andrews Parklands.