Dalby is a large town situated on the Warrego, Bunya and Moonie Highway junction and lies in the heart of the Darling Downs. The region is surrounded by rich agricultural soils primarily producing cotton and grain. The town was first settled in the1840's yet by 1860, Dalby had become an important railhead at the junction of 5 lines. To the north are the Bunya Mountains National Park which are home to various waterfalls and walking tracks which offer panoramic views of the Darling Downs. The town has a busy shopping precinct and is an important stop for motorists due to its key position.

Population: 8,800
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Named after the English town of Dalby.
Pronunciation: Dole-bee
Postcode: 4405
Local Government: Dalby Town Council
Location: 210km west of Brisbane, 83km north-west of Toowoomba
Main Roads: Warrego Highway , Bunya Highway , Moonie Highway 
Main Watercourses: Myall River
Radio Stations (Music): C FM (97.5), Triple J (103.3 & 104.1) 

Photos from Dalby (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Cunningham Street, looking north-east from the Patrick St intersection, Dalby (2003).
	Cunningham Street again, this time looking south-west in Dalby (2003).
	Condamine St, heading north-east (Bunya Hwy) in Dalby (2003).
	Drayton Street (Warrego Hwy), looking south-east approaching Condamine St, Dalby (2003).
	Drayton Street (Warrego Highway), heading north-west as it approaches the Moonie Hwy junction, Dalby (2003).
	The Thomas Jack Park, along the Warrego Highway, Dalby (2004).
	The Bunya Highway, looking south-west as it approaches Dalby (2005).

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