Located on the Cross Roads of Warrego and Leichardt Highways, Miles is a strategic stop for both transport and travellers alike. Commonly known as the Crossroads to EVERYWHERE and CENTRAL to the developments of the Massive Energy Precinct the Surat Basin.
ATTRACTIONS:
1. Dogwood Crossing @ Miles houses an IT Centre, Library and A Rated Art Gallery plus an interactive comprehensive display of our towns social history
2. Miles Historical Village and Museum is home to a replica of a historic street scape, made up of some 30 buildings, each themed to capture the local history of the district as well as Australia. Includes a worldclass Lapidary display, shell collection and War Museum
3. Visit Chinamans Lagoon and enjoy a pleasant walk through the edges of town and see a rare tropical pink water lily (Nymphea Gigantea var. neorosea)
4. Gil Weir is just a short drive from town, a great place to get back to nature and do a spot of fishing and camping
SERVICES:
1. Education:
Miles High School is an Award winning school, state of the art facilities (Science, Hospitality & Manual Arts) with new Trade Training Centre in 2012.
Miles Primary School has a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, best practice programs and interactive play and learning.
Accredited Kindergarten conducts programs in line with the school to best prepare your children for Prep. As well Miles has an extensive Home Based Family Day Care program, Long Day Care facility and Before and After School Care and Vacation Care programs
2. Social welfare:
Miles Hospital has recently undergone development and now offers a full suite of community health initiatives. Supported by Private Doctor Surgery and Dental Practice.
Murilla Community Centre offers Instore Centrelink Office, Rural Counsellor, NILS accredited provider, Financial reflief programs and respite programs
3. Retail and Trade:
Miles boasts a number of well stocked and informed businesses offering a relaxed and competent shopping experience for all including hardware, engineering supplies, fashion, beauty and groceries. A well equipped newsagency and face to face banking services from BOQ, NAB,Westpac, Suncorp, Heritage and Elders Rural Bank
Miles has an extensive range of qualified Trades people including plumbers, electricians, sawmiller, builders and earthmovers.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Sporting:
Olympic sized swimming pool and children’s themed wading pool.
Well equipped gymnasium and indoor sporting complex, with a qualified instructor running programs to suit all ages and levels of fitness.
Rugby League, Netball, Tennis, Golf, Bowls, Cricket, Junior Football and Netball, Swimming Club, Pony Club and Fishing Club
2. Events:
Beef Bells and Bottle Tree festival (September)
Other Events include Picnic Races, Agricultural Show, Christmas Street Carnival and markets, Carols by candlelight, Football Ganes, Cricket Matches.
3. Churches:
Presbyterian, Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and Christian Outreach
