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
Visit top historical places and sites, many significant to the Australian story. It's fascinating to be able to walk in the footsteps of some of Australia's most loved heroes.
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'.
The Waltzing Matilda Centre is the only attraction in the world dedicated to a song. The Centre will re-open in April 2018.
Outback at Isa incorporates the Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre, Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, Isa Experience and more.
Take a journey aboard the legendary Gulflander for a rail journey unlike any other. Originally built to connect the once bustling river port of Normanton with the rich gold fields of Croydon.
Uncover one of Richmond�s best-kept secrets on a guided tour to Hamstead Springs featuring stunning escarpments and views of the Gregory Range.
The Cumberland Chimney and the dam, built by the gold mining company, are the only remainders of the Cumberland mine, once the largest gold mine in Etheridge.
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.�
Board the Savannahlander in Forsayth for a half day vintage rail trip to Einasleigh then return by bus to Forsayth.
Board the Savannahlander in Mt Surprise on Thursday afternoon and sit back and relax for your 2 hour rail journey to Einasleigh
The station was once the main livestock trucking yard for the district that supplied beef to the Etheridge and Chillagoe mining settlements.
This entertaining guided walking tour with a ghostly themed will have you questioning fact from fiction. Enjoy bush storytelling with a modern technical twist.
Heritage-listed as Queensland's earliest surviving Burns Philp store. The store is still very much in its original condition.
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.
Located in Julia Street, behind the Civic Centre. The Opera House is�a historical photo gallery of the last 100 years in and around Julia Creek.
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.
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 involved and really experience Australian culture; meet our local producers and artisans; have a yarn to the locals; see where they work and play.
This stunning scenery is the located on what once was a working granite mine, just 15 minutes drive out of Mount Isa.
This quirky hotel was made famous in the blockbuster movie Crocodile Dundee.� Inside the pub you'll find plenty of memorabilia from the days when Paul Hogan swaggered up to the bar.
You'll discover countless relics which tell the story of the Julia Creek's pioneering past at the Duncan McIntyre Museum.�
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
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.
See the largest herd of full blood�Texas Longhorn cattle in Australia and the famed Bethel Saddlery saddle shop.�The 1100 acre property is family owned and operated.
Your guide will share Dreamtime stories of the Gandalidda People and their time-honoured interpretation of the universe and the true brilliance of our solar system.
Take a stroll down Richmond's Heritage Walk which includes the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre.
Immerse yourself in the full Skybury experience with a visit to the 375-acre property, enjoying the purest Australian Arabica Coffee.
Hear spine tingling stories of local residents' encounters with this mysterious light phenomenon at the Min Min Encounter show.
Call in and see their collection of stockman's hats and memorabilia.� The pubs claim to fame lies in the mystique of the wandering ringer.�
From the�moment you meet your miner tour guide, to the kitting-out in�overalls and cap lamps, you're having fun and can't wait for what comes next.
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.