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The Big Melon is Australia’s Next Big Thing

It was a tough call, but Australia has chosen the Big Melon in Chinchilla, QLD, as its Next Big Thing. See the Big Melon in person or check out our other awesome finalist towns with these top deals.

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Chinchilla Motor Inn
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
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Chinchilla Motor Inn

Chinchilla Motor Inn

45-51 Park Street, Chinchilla, QLD
     
    9.2 of 5
    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    loved the spaciousness. loved the couch seating.

    Stonewood Villas
    Reviewed on 20 May 2025
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    Stonewood Villas

    Stonewood Villas

    91 Oak Street, Chinchilla, QLD
       
      9.2 of 5
      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      thanks. always a great place to stay.

      Kings Park
      Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025
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      Kings Park

      Kings Park

      48 Park St, Chinchilla, QLD
         
        8.8 of 5
        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        Lovely and clean.

        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn
        Reviewed on 28 May 2025
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        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn

        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn

        60 Henney Street, Chinchilla, QLD
           
          9.2 of 5
          4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          Very spacious room. Comfortable bed Pleasant managers Good shower

          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn
          Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025
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          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn

          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn

          52-62 Warrego Hwy, Chinchilla, QLD
             
            8.6 of 5
            3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

            Room was clean and tidy. A/c system worked well. Plenty hot water. Bed was comfortable and all things worked. Handy to town. Surrounds tidy and well maintained. Staff/owners pleasant to deal with.

            The Club Motor Inn Chinchilla
            Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
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            The Club Motor Inn Chinchilla

            The Club Motor Inn Chinchilla

            131 Heeney Street, Chinchilla, QLD
               
              9.2 of 5
              4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              Excellent! Loved this refurbished hotel with excellent restaurant and great hotel admin staff.

              Chinchilla Motel
              Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025
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              Chinchilla Motel

              Chinchilla Motel

              65-69 Downes Road, (Warrego Highway West), Chinchilla, QLD
                 
                9.0 of 5
                3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                I enjoyed the stay

                The Palms Motel
                Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025
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                The Palms Motel

                The Palms Motel

                64 70 WARREGO HIGHWAY, Chinchilla, QLD
                   
                  9.2 of 5
                  4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Good service, great staff

                  White Gums Motor Inn
                  Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024
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                  White Gums Motor Inn

                  White Gums Motor Inn

                  Corner of Warrego Highway and King St., Chinchilla, QLD
                     
                    9.6 of 5
                    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                    More milk would have been nice - enough for us both to have two cuppas! Close to garden over the railway line.

                    The Commercial Hotel Motel
                    Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2024
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                    The Commercial Hotel Motel

                    The Commercial Hotel Motel

                    17 Chinchilla Street, Chinchilla, QLD
                       
                      8.6 of 5
                      3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                      Great location with plenty of shops near by

                      Acacia Motel
                      Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
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                      Acacia Motel

                      Acacia Motel

                      96 Glasson Street, Chinchilla, QLD
                         
                        9.6 of 5
                        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                        Amazing service, great beds, and a games room for the kids 11 of 10. Easily the best place to stay in Chinchilla by far!

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                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn
                        Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
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                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn

                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn

                        95 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                           
                          8.8 of 5
                          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                          Extremely helpful and obliging staff. Great breakfast. Comfy bed. Warm.

                          Ascot Lodge Motor Inn Kingaroy
                          Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024
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                          Ascot Lodge Motor Inn Kingaroy

                          Ascot Lodge Motor Inn Kingaroy

                          69 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                             
                            4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

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                            Pepper Tree Cabins
                            Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025
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                            Pepper Tree Cabins

                            Pepper Tree Cabins

                            7 Evelyn Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                               
                              8.8 of 5
                              3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                              Great little cabin

                              Room Motel Kingaroy
                              Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024
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                              Room Motel Kingaroy

                              Room Motel Kingaroy

                              76 Youngman Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                                 
                                4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                Beautiful room, easy check in and great, central location.

                                Motel Oasis
                                Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
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                                Motel Oasis

                                Motel Oasis

                                50 Walter Road, Kingaroy, QLD
                                   
                                  7.6 of 5
                                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                  Great spot, easy walking to Pubs,restaurants and very quiet.

                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park
                                  Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2019
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                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park

                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park

                                  48 Walter Road (D'Aguilar Highway), Kingaroy, QLD
                                     
                                    2.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                    The unit was clean and tidy. There was an issue when we arrived as they had booked a twin cabin and not a sleep 4 cabin. On top of this I was made feel I should have booked through them rather than online. In fact, I felt the lady was quite rude although she was able to sort out the correct cabin ...

                                    Deshons Retreat
                                    Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2023
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                                    Deshons Retreat

                                    Deshons Retreat

                                    164 Haydens Road, Booie, QLD
                                       
                                      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                      This lady goes beyond a host The cabin itself was immaculate clean and beautiful decor The king bed soooo comfortably We opened all the windows ( aircon available) and let that fresh air in Looked at the big sky all night under the toasty doona No need is over looked down to the insect repellent ...

                                      Hillview Cottages
                                      Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025
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                                      Hillview Cottages

                                      Hillview Cottages

                                      297 Birt Rd, Booie, QLD
                                         
                                        9.8 of 5
                                        4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                        Excellent views, wonderful host, loved using the bath and the fireplace

                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages
                                        Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024
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                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages

                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages

                                        27 Harchs Road, Booie, QLD
                                           
                                          3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                          We had a great time! A perfect place for families

                                          Kingaroy Country Motel
                                          Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
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                                          Kingaroy Country Motel

                                          Kingaroy Country Motel

                                          38 Knight Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                                             
                                            8.6 of 5
                                            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                            Not to bad

                                            Carrollee Hotel
                                            Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2018
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                                            Carrollee Hotel

                                            Carrollee Hotel

                                            4 King Street, Kingaroy, QLD
                                               
                                              2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                              This is a Public bar with an upstairs accommodation area. The rooms are basic along with the communal areas. Privacy is very limited as rooms have open slats above doors for needed ventilation. Generous balcony joins most rooms, nice for big groups of friends staying together. Up high so nice ...

                                              Goomeri Motel
                                              Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
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                                              Goomeri Motel

                                              Goomeri Motel

                                              Cnr Boonara Rd & McGregor Street, Goomeri, QLD
                                                 
                                                9.2 of 5
                                                3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                It was very comfortable, clean and affordable.

                                                Homestead Caravan Park
                                                Reviewed on 21 May 2025
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                                                Homestead Caravan Park

                                                Homestead Caravan Park

                                                17 Arthur Street East, Nanango, QLD
                                                   
                                                  7.8 of 5
                                                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                  Bed was comfy shower hot 😊 what more could you want 😁

                                                  Y Motels Yarraman
                                                  Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025
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                                                  Y Motels Yarraman

                                                  Y Motels Yarraman

                                                  4 Toomey Street, Yarraman, QLD
                                                     
                                                    8.8 of 5
                                                    2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                    Friendly Owner, extremely clean and the bed was very comfortable. I've stayed in some motels that don't ensure the beds are in perfect order e.g. wonky leg etc., but this one was great,

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                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel
                                                    Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024
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                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel

                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel

                                                    58-60 Main Street, Mittagong, NSW
                                                       
                                                      9.0 of 5
                                                      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                      Easy process, nice rooms. Very happy 😊

                                                      Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat
                                                      Reviewed on 16 May 2025
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                                                      Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat

                                                      Fitzroy Inn Historic Retreat

                                                      1 Ferguson Crescent, Mittagong, NSW
                                                         
                                                        8.8 of 5
                                                        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                        Exceptionally helpful and generous staff, stunning historical accommodation and beautiful gardens. Extremely practical and understanding property for a stay with pets.

                                                        Bowral Road Bed and Breakfast
                                                        Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2020
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                                                        Bowral Road Bed and Breakfast

                                                        Bowral Road Bed and Breakfast

                                                        77 Bowral Road, Mittagong, NSW
                                                           
                                                          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                          Room / Housekeeping - Bedroom was a good size. Pillows need to be replaced with new ones. Towels need to be cleaned thoroughly. Amenities need to be checked prior to guests arriving as we ran out of toilet paper. Breakfast - More options required. Very minimal. With only four guests maximum any one ...

                                                          Mittagong Motel
                                                          Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
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                                                          Mittagong Motel

                                                          Mittagong Motel

                                                          7-11 OLD HUME Highway, Mittagong, NSW
                                                             
                                                            8.4 of 5
                                                            2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                            Comes with breakfast which is a great idea

                                                            Melrose Motel
                                                            Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2022
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                                                            Melrose Motel

                                                            Melrose Motel

                                                            31 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong, NSW
                                                               
                                                              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                              Great motel! Very clean, spacious and comfy! One of the best we’ve stayed in.

                                                              Poplars at Mittagong
                                                              Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025
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                                                              Poplars at Mittagong

                                                              Poplars at Mittagong

                                                              97 to 99 Old Hume Highway, Braemar, NSW
                                                                 
                                                                7.8 of 5
                                                                3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                Poplars is lovely. The room was clean and quiet, no dramas, easy key pickup :)

                                                                Mittagong Caravan Park
                                                                Reviewed on 18 May 2025
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                                                                Mittagong Caravan Park

                                                                Mittagong Caravan Park

                                                                1 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong, NSW
                                                                   
                                                                  9.0 of 5
                                                                  3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                  The cabin was clean, and spacious enough for 3 adults. The air conditioner and the hot water worked well, and the water pressure was good. The appliances were all very clean too. The location was great, easily accessible and close to the shops.

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                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn
                                                                  Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
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                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn

                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn

                                                                  72 New England Hwy, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                     
                                                                    8.0 of 5
                                                                    3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                    The motel rooms are very quiet, neat and tidy. The room decor is dated and dark, but that is in line with the age of the motel. Staff were friendly and helpful

                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park
                                                                    Reviewed on 11 Oct. 2024
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                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park

                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park

                                                                    94-96 Church Street, New England Highway, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                       
                                                                      8.6 of 5
                                                                      3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                      Great place to stay, nice appartment, close to everything

                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park
                                                                      Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025
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                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park

                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park

                                                                      Corner of Bourke Street & East Avenue, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                         
                                                                        8.6 of 5
                                                                        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                        It was easy close to ttown

                                                                        The Clansman Motel
                                                                        Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
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                                                                        The Clansman Motel

                                                                        The Clansman Motel

                                                                        9981 New England Highway, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                           
                                                                          8.2 of 5
                                                                          3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                          The check-in Gentleman was very good and helpful. The room was up to standard and suitable for a solo traveler. I would go back agin.

                                                                          Glen Innes Motel
                                                                          Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
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                                                                          Glen Innes Motel

                                                                          Glen Innes Motel

                                                                          12 Church Street, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                             
                                                                            9.0 of 5
                                                                            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                            The Glen Innes Motel is a great place to stay. I have stayed there several times before and have always found the rooms to be comfortable and clean. The staff are super-friendly and helpful. As I had stayed there the previous week and forgotten an item, I asked and it was found and returned within ...

                                                                            New England Motor Lodge
                                                                            Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
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                                                                            New England Motor Lodge

                                                                            New England Motor Lodge

                                                                            160 Church Street, New England Highway, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                               
                                                                              8.6 of 5
                                                                              4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                              Excellent onsite restaurant, friendly staff, clean room. Highly recommended.

                                                                              Anna Bella Motel
                                                                              Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025
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                                                                              Anna Bella Motel

                                                                              Anna Bella Motel

                                                                              60 Church Street, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                                 
                                                                                8.0 of 5
                                                                                3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                                Good value property, great staff. Would happily stay again but hopefully our caravan will be ready next time :)

                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel
                                                                                Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024
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                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel

                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel

                                                                                26 Church Street, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                                   
                                                                                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                                  Comfortable and convenient pet friendly stay. Would recommend the carpet to be replaced with floorboards as it smelt of pet urine

                                                                                  Great Central Hotel Glen Innes
                                                                                  Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2024
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                                                                                  Great Central Hotel Glen Innes

                                                                                  Great Central Hotel Glen Innes

                                                                                  313 Grey Street, Glen Innes, NSW
                                                                                     
                                                                                    2.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                                    The old building is Beautiful Staff are extremely helpful ,will be happy if I get back that way will definitely stay again 😁

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