Discover Dalby: Art, History and Experiences

Dalby combines cultural events with historic sites and opportunities for a walk. If you’re looking for a hotel in Dalby, the purpose of your trip can help shape your plans: art and events, local history or time outdoors each offer a different focus. For specific events, it’s worth checking your travel dates against the event schedule.

Art and Event Dates

Gallery107@Dalby presents about eight exhibitions each year, featuring works by local and national artists. The program includes a diverse mix of local artworks, touring exhibitions, workshops and community-led exhibitions. The annual number may change; if you’d like to plan your trip around a particular exhibition, check the current program.

The Dalby Pioneer Park Museum’s Annual Field Days take place on the last weekend in May. Check the dates for the relevant year if this event determines when you travel. Mary’s Place hosts a free monthly outdoor movie night, and its program may change. The schedules differ: the Field Days take place over an annual weekend in May, while the current monthly program determines when the movie night is held.

Historic Sites and Buildings

St John’s Anglican Church was built in 1866 and was the first church in Dalby. It is located in Dalby’s central business district (CBD).

The Crossing Monument is located at the intersection of Edward and Myall Streets in Dalby. It marks the spot where early travellers crossed Myall Creek; from there, the only route to the few cattle stations west of the creek ran.

The Dalby Aquatic Centre is another historic landmark: it is the earliest known 50-metre complex built in Queensland outside Brisbane. The three landmarks each have a distinct significance: the church is notable for its construction date and status as the first church, the monument for an early crossing and route connection, and the Aquatic Centre for the historical significance of a 50-metre complex.

Walks and Parks

The Myall Creek Pathway is suitable for a leisurely walk. Thomas Jack Park features landscaped gardens, a lily pond and a waterfall. The two places offer different experiences: a walk at one, and landscaped gardens and water features at the other.

The Dalby Regional Saleyards offer customised tours on sale days, which can be booked at the Tourism Centre. Check tour availability before your trip. For this option, both the sale day and the booking are part of your travel planning.

When to Travel and Hotel Planning

When planning a hotel stay, it’s worth distinguishing between an event with a set date and a broader area of interest. The event calendar determines the dates for the Field Days and movie night; for a Saleyards tour, availability is also a factor. Art, local history and walks offer different reasons to visit. Check the specific date or tour before planning your stay around it.

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