Stay, unwind and enjoy Cloncurry

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Experience Cloncurry by exploring rugged landscapes, fossicking for gems and unearthing the history and character of North West Queensland’s outback on your next adventure.
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Behind you lies a vague memory of the everyday pressures of life, ahead of you lies an exploration of the enigmatic charm of the outback. 

There is a simplicity to life that allows the clock to slow down. There is a purity to the environment that creates stunning natural beauty. There is a romance and charm that is built on the outback tradition of people looking out for each other. And there, in the heart of outback Queensland, lies Cloncurry. 

Since its early years, this town has played a pivotal role as the friendly heart of the outback. 

Walk through heritage-lined country streets. Experience nature as the first explorers did. Meet local larrikins in pubs that have stood since pioneering days. 

Beneath a surface of country charm and genuine smiles lies an intricate history of pioneering ingenuity, breathtaking landscapes and the beating heart of the outback way of life. 

Be part of Queensland’s outback spirit. 

Begin your Cloncurry exploration at the Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum. 

Here you’ll find all the information you need to plan your trip; collect road maps, explore the kids’ fossicking patch and visit the new exhibit of the original Mary Kathleen police station. 

Cloncurry is the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and where John Flynn Place Museum is named after the visionary who began the ‘flying doctor experiment.’ 

Visit the museum to learn more. 

Enjoy a walk along the 4.3km eco trail to Chinaman Creek Dam – the sunset views from the lookout are spectacular.  

Take a bus tour to Mary Kathleen – the town that was – exclusively from Cloncurry and enjoy afternoon tea at the dam. 
Round off your trip with a gastronomical feast by following the Curry Crawl.

Start your Cloncurry adventure here today. 

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