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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 12 Mar 2026
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Chinchilla Motor Inn

Chinchilla Motor Inn

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

    Lovely staff, lovely keep grounds. Rooms are neat and tidy.

    Stonewood Villas
    Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
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    Stonewood Villas

    Stonewood Villas

    91 Oak Street Chinchilla QLD
       
      9.4 of 5
      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      Easy check in , Spotlessly clean , spacious, comfortable townhouse with well equipped kitchen and full laundry facilities! Car park at your door or garage , wonderful plantation and well looked after patio ! Thank you

      Kings Park
      Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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      Kings Park

      Kings Park

      48 Park St Chinchilla QLD
         
        9.0 of 5
        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        Spacious clean rooms and environs. Dining convenience workdays.

        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn
        Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn

        Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn

        60 Henney Street Chinchilla QLD
           
          9.4 of 5
          4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          Spacious, clean and comfortable accommodations. The check in with friendly staff was quick and pleasant. When I later inquired about the laundry facilities, the lady at reception took me to the laundry room and showed me how to start the washing machine and where the drying racks were located outside, ...

          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn
          Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn

          Chinchilla Great Western Motor Inn

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

            Air con was great | clean room | good parking | nice grounds | good price

            The Club Motor Inn Chinchilla
            Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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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

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              Chinchilla Motel
              Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
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              Chinchilla Motel

              Chinchilla Motel

              65-69 Downes Road Chinchilla QLD
                 
                9.2 of 5
                3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                Great place to stop for the night. Late check in was a breeze to organise as well!

                The Palms Motel
                The Palms Motel

                The Palms Motel

                64 70 WARREGO HIGHWAY Chinchilla QLD
                   
                  4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Stay at this motel in Chinchilla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Railway Reserve and Big Watermelon Slice are located nearby.

                  White Gums Motor Inn
                  White Gums Motor Inn

                  White Gums Motor Inn

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

                    Stay at this business-friendly motel in Chinchilla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free water park access. Popular attractions Big Watermelon Slice and Chinchilla Botanical Gardens are located nearby.

                    The Commercial Hotel Motel
                    The Commercial Hotel Motel

                    The Commercial Hotel Motel

                    17 Chinchilla Street Chinchilla QLD
                       
                      3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                      Stay at this hotel in Chinchilla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chinchilla Botanical Gardens and Big Watermelon Slice are located nearby.

                      Acacia Motel
                      Acacia Motel

                      Acacia Motel

                      96 Glasson Street Chinchilla QLD
                         
                        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                        Stay at this motel in Chinchilla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Railway Reserve and Chinchilla Museum are located nearby.

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                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn
                        Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn

                        Burke and Wills Motor Inn

                        95 Kingaroy Street Kingaroy QLD
                           
                          9.0 of 5
                          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                          Front of house staff were very pleasant and helpful. The room was big and comfortable and clean.

                          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
                             
                            9.2 of 5
                            4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

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                            Pepper Tree Cabins
                            Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
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                            Pepper Tree Cabins

                            Pepper Tree Cabins

                            7 Evelyn Street Kingaroy QLD
                               
                              9.0 of 5
                              3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                              An awesome place to stay with lovely owners and their gorgeous pets who met us on check-in and check-out. Highly recommend.

                              Room Motel Kingaroy
                              Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024
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                              Room Motel Kingaroy

                              Room Motel Kingaroy

                              76 Youngman Street Kingaroy QLD
                                 
                                9.6 of 5
                                4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

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

                                Motel Oasis
                                Motel Oasis

                                Motel Oasis

                                50 Walter Road Kingaroy QLD
                                   
                                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                  Stay at this business-friendly motel in Kingaroy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Kingaroy Showground and Caravan Park are located nearby.

                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park
                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park

                                  Kingaroy Holiday Park

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

                                    Stay at this campsite in Kingaroy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kingaroy Showground and Caravan Park are located nearby.

                                    Deshons Retreat
                                    Reviewed on 13 Oct 2023
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                                    Deshons Retreat

                                    Deshons Retreat

                                    164 Haydens Road Booie QLD
                                       
                                      9.8 of 5
                                      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 6 Oct 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

                                        What a lovely experience we had @ Hillview Cottage, peaceful and relaxing especially the bay window spa that helped the tired muscles. Will definite head back there sometime in the future.

                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages
                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages

                                        Lee Farm Stay Cottages

                                        27 Harchs Road Booie QLD
                                           
                                          3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                          Stay at this apartment in Booie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Caroline Green Carawatha Nature Refuge and Bunderra Nature Refuge are located nearby.

                                          Kingaroy Country Motel
                                          Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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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

                                            It’s a motel you get what you pay for nothing out of the ordinary

                                            Carrollee Hotel
                                            Reviewed on 16 Nov 2018
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                                            Carrollee Hotel

                                            Carrollee Hotel

                                            4 King Street Kingaroy QLD
                                               
                                              6.0 of 5
                                              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 2 Oct 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

                                                Clean rooms, comfy beds, easy walk to pub and cafe. Would def stay again

                                                Homestead Caravan Park
                                                Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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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

                                                  A great little cabin. Modern, bright, clean and roomy. Comfortable bed, kitchenette and large fridge. Highly recommend for a short stay.

                                                  Y Motels Yarraman
                                                  Y Motels Yarraman

                                                  Y Motels Yarraman

                                                  4 Toomey Street Yarraman QLD
                                                     
                                                    2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                    Stay at this motel in Yarraman. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction Pidna National Park is located nearby.

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                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel
                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel

                                                    Grand Country Lodge Motel

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

                                                      Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mittagong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Mount Jellore Lookout are located nearby.

                                                      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
                                                           
                                                          9.4 of 5
                                                          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 16 Mar 2026
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                                                          Mittagong Motel

                                                          Mittagong Motel

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

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                                                            Melrose Motel
                                                            Reviewed on 6 Nov 2022
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                                                            Melrose Motel

                                                            Melrose Motel

                                                            31 Old Hume Highway Mittagong NSW
                                                               
                                                              7.2 of 5
                                                              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 27 Mar 2026
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                                                              Poplars at Mittagong

                                                              Poplars at Mittagong

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

                                                                Very comfortable motor inn. I found it quiet even though the address is a main road.

                                                                Mittagong Holiday Park
                                                                Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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                                                                Mittagong Holiday Park

                                                                Mittagong Holiday Park

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

                                                                  The accommodation was clean and comfortable, provided everything we needed, and was pet friendly.

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                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn
                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn

                                                                  Rest Point Motor Inn

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

                                                                    Stay at this business-friendly motel in Glen Innes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Anzac Park and Land of the Beardies History House are located nearby.

                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park
                                                                    Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park

                                                                    Fossicker Caravan Park

                                                                    94-96 Church Street Glen Innes NSW
                                                                       
                                                                      8.8 of 5
                                                                      3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                      Not very clean Old pillows and beds Noisy air-conditioning Dusty Dead bird in fossiking area

                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park
                                                                      Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park

                                                                      Charlesworth On The Park

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

                                                                        Its a self help place with no staff on residence. Remotely operated. Not flash and a bit aged but adequate.

                                                                        The Clansman Motel
                                                                        The Clansman Motel

                                                                        The Clansman Motel

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

                                                                          Stay at this motel in Glen Innes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Anzac Park and Australian Standing Stones are located nearby.

                                                                          Glen Innes Motel
                                                                          Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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                                                                          Glen Innes Motel

                                                                          Glen Innes Motel

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

                                                                            We were very happy with our stay at Glen Innes Motel. Everything we needed was provided in the room, which was clean & tidy. An extra bonus was that a delicious continental breakfast was provided at no extra cost. Also, the staff member on reception was very nice.

                                                                            New England Motor Lodge
                                                                            Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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                                                                            New England Motor Lodge

                                                                            New England Motor Lodge

                                                                            160 Church Street Glen Innes NSW
                                                                               
                                                                              8.8 of 5
                                                                              4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                              Convenient and the New England Pale ale I. The mini bar.

                                                                              Anna Bella Motel
                                                                              Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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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 parking basic room with no issues

                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel
                                                                                Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel

                                                                                Glen Innes Lodge Motel

                                                                                26 Church Street Glen Innes NSW
                                                                                   
                                                                                  8.0 of 5
                                                                                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                                                                                  Property was suitable.

                                                                                  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
                                                                                     
                                                                                    8.2 of 5
                                                                                    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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