Dinos, Crocs and Gold

Leave the beaches behind and head west to Charters Towers, a historic gold mining town. Follow the Ghosts of Gold Heritage Trail, pan for gold at the Miner’s Cottage, and explore the town’s rich history at the Stock Exchange Arcade and Zara Clark Museum. End the day atop Towers Hill, watching the Ghosts after Dark film for tales of resilience and adventure. Continue west into dinosaur country, stopping at Prairie Pub, packed with antiques and collectables. In Hughenden, visit the Flinders Discovery Centre to see ‘Hughie’ a Muttaburrasaurus skeleton, before heading to Richmond’s Kronosaurus Korner, home to Australia’s premier marine fossil collection. Further west, Julia Creek’s ‘At the Creek’ Visitor Information Centre offers a glimpse of the rare Julia Creek Dunnart. In Mount Isa, explore the Underground Hospital, take the Hard Times Mine Tour, and relax at Lake Moondarra. Cloncurry’s John Flynn Place Museum tells the story of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Discover the stunning Lawn Hill Gorge, cruise Cobbold Gorge, and walk the Undara Lava Tubes. Finish the journey back to Townsville, stopping at iconic Outback spots along the way. This adventure through Outback Queensland promises unforgettable experiences.