Water Tank Mural
It's not easy to miss this when you're in the area! Cloncurry is home to this enormous work of art sprayed over an old water tank. The artist responsible for the work is Joel Fergie, also referred to as 'The Zookeeper'.
Cloncurry
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It's not easy to miss this when you're in the area! Cloncurry is home to this enormous work of art sprayed over an old water tank. The artist responsible for the work is Joel Fergie, also referred to as 'The Zookeeper'.
Experience a scenic flight over the magnificent White Mountains National Park with Fox Helicopter Services.
Try something a little different while you're in Burketown. Enjoy a birds-eye-view of where the land meets the sea, as well as the breathtaking patterns of gulf river systems.
Four very stylish themed Artesian Bath Houses have been built within the Julia Creek Caravan Park.
The trackways at Dinosaur Stampede National Monument were formed 95 million years ago when a herd of 150 small two-legged dinosaurs were ambushed by a large theropod.
Outback at Isa incorporates the Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre, Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, Isa Experience and more.
Make 'At the Creek', your first stop when visiting Julia Creek.�See the live feeding of the cheeky dunnart held twice daily.
See the most complete Marine fossils in the world at Kronosaurus Korner, Australia's premier marine fossil museum.
Meet 'Hughie' a life-size replica of a Muttaburrasaurus found in Flinders Shire.
For a great example of a typical Aussie pub, you can't go past the Einasleigh Hotel.� This colourful pub has been the local watering hole in Einasleigh for over 100 years.�
Pick up a map of the Croydon Heritage Precinct, which consists of Police Sergeant�s Residence c. 1898, Police Station and Gaol c. 1896, Court House c.1887 and Croydon Town Hall c.1890.�
Try your hand at Gold Panning which is available with entry into The Miners Cottage. The owner is a retired prospector with many years of mineral exploration experience.�
The marine fossils in Boulia are the real deal. Dating back to the Cretaceous Era when Boulia was part of the inland Eromanga Sea, some fossils still have their original teeth!
Explore the tunnels and grottos of this unique museum to see Rene Boissevain's amazing collection of more than 600 individual pieces.
Visit the TerrEstrial Centre containing the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection, a mind-boggling display of over 4,500 specimens
Step back in time when you call into Queensland's oldest store. The interior still looks as it did back in 1894. It's part actual working grocery store and part museum.
Hear quirky tales about ghostly characters on the�Ghosts of Gold�Heritage Trail; a self-guided walk to four historic locations.
The museum houses memorabilia from the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine and Township as well as local history and photographs.
This fascinating museum honours an Australian visionary and those who joined his campaign for better living conditions in remote Australia.
The Riversleigh Fossil Centre at Outback at Isa educates and interprets for visitors the�fossils extracted from the nearby�Riversleigh Fossil Fields.
Visit the fully intact Mount Isa Underground Hospital, built by off-duty miners during World War II.
The Middleton Hotel was built during the Cobb & Co. era, and was a changing station on the route between Winton and Boulia.
Winton's first general store packed with historical information about Winton and it's surrounds.
View fully-restored heritage trucks, tractors and machinery, a unique collection of workhorses from yesteryear at the Heritage Truck Museum.
Stroll through one of the first homes built in Western Queensland; see how its unique design keeps out the harsh summer heat.
A modern wonder of art and architecture, Arno Grotjahn's wall contains almost every household item you can imagine and more. The walls reach two metres high.
Burke & Wills fans will be keen to visit the historical Coolabah Tree in Hughenden.� This significant tree can be linked to two relief expeditions.
See a fascinating film presentation that shows not only the process of extracting gold from ore, but also the story of the Battery's working life and some of its ghosts.
Get back to basics and explore the beauty of nature and the great outdoors.
Everyone in the Isa knows that the best place to be at sunset is the City Lookout.� You'll have 360-degree views of Mount Isa so don't forget your camera.�
You'll discover countless relics which tell the story of the Julia Creek's pioneering past at the Duncan McIntyre Museum.�
This incredible landscape began to form around 400 million years ago when the land was covered by a shallow sea.�Explore amazing caves and caverns.
Kuranda is world famous for its markets. The Village in the Rainforest has two market locations, the Original Markets and the Heritage Markets.
Starting late April to September come along and enjoy the award winning Bush Dinner nights at the Julia Creek Caravan Park
Lake Fred Tritton is perfect for all the family. Enjoy swimming, skiing, canoeing and the kids will lover the fantastic playground and water park.
For one of the best views in the Flinders Shire, take a short drive out to Mount Walker; sitting 478m above sea level.� There are six lookouts.
Just a short drive out of town is Chinaman Creek Dam, a popular recreation spot. Swim, canoe, fish or simply take in the tranquility. Keen birdwatchers won't be disappointed.
A recent addition to the interesting places around Mount Surprise is the Talaroo Station Hot Springs. Located 38 km west of Mount Surprise, Talaroo is a working cattle station.
See the Australia's largest open-cut gold mine.� Approximately 110km south of Einasleigh you'll find the Kidston gold mine and battery (1921-45, 1984-2000), a major industrial relic.
Find your very own fossil at Richmond's Fossil Hunting Sites.� Many of the fossils found in Richmond are among the best preserved of their kind in the world.
Cast out a line to the angling adventure of your dreams, exploring remote Gulf waterways in search of prized tropical species such as barramundi and king salmon.
If you have always wanted to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding then there is no better place than Cobbold Gorge to give it a go.
Fossick for the world renowned Thundereggs and Agates at Agate Creek, around 70km south of Forsayth.
Take a stroll down Richmond's Heritage Walk which includes the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre.
The gorge is a great place for viewing wildlife. See sculptured sandstone and deep pools of the gorge floor as you walk along the 2.4 kilometre return track.�
The 9000-hectare wetlands are of international significance as a breeding, feeding, moulting and drought refuge for birds.
Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in these natural mineral springs. Find the perfect spot in the bubbling hot shallows of Nettle Creek.
Immerse yourself in the full Skybury experience with a visit to the 375-acre property, enjoying the purest Australian Arabica Coffee.
Enjoy a picnic or follow the circuit walk at Forty Mile Scrub National Park on the northern edge of the basaltic McBride Plateau.
Call in to the Gem Den and get the run down on all things fossicking. Join the Topaz Tour to their mining claim for a morning of fun.
Hear spine tingling stories of local residents' encounters with this mysterious light phenomenon at the Min Min Encounter show.
Lake Moondarra�is an artificial�lake�on the�Leichhardt River�in�Queensland,�Australia, 16�km downstream from the town of�Mount Isa.
The old Police Barracks make the perfect place for a picnic, fishing or enjoying the majesty of an outback water hole.
Just a short stroll from the Einasleigh Hotel is the sparkling Copperfield Gorge. Explore the deep, cool chasms and quiet beaches of this beautiful spot.
Adels Grove Camping Park is located 10km from Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla National Park and 50km from the world heritage Riversleigh Fossil fields.
Cawnpore Lookout is set on the edge of Winton Shire and Boulia Shire overlooking the Lilleyvale Hills. The Lookout is approximately 51 km west of Middleton.
If you're feeling active, you'll enjoy a stroll along the 1.5km Eco Walk on Flinders.� The walk tells the story of the diverse bioregions of the Flinders Shire.
Pick up your Towers Hill brochure from the Visitor Information Centre and discover why this site has such special significance. Uncover the stories from the informative storyboards along the way.