Charters Towers
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Step back in time and discover the authentic country charm and elegance of Charters Towers, a living montage to the rich Australian gold mining history and heritage. Pair this with waterways, remote bush camping, and hearty meals at local cafes and eateries, then your laidback visit is sure to uncover some surprises along the way.
This outback town, 130kms west of Townsville along the Overlander’s Way, was once the largest goldfield in Australia and affectionately became known as ‘The World’. Now home to 10,000 local residents, the legacy of the early gold rush era lives on through architectural streetscapes, and a pub on every corner.
Surrounded by quintessentially Outback landscapes which recently became the set of the ever-popular Australian Survivor TV series, the Towers is also home of one of the largest herds of Texas Longhorns in Australia. From horse-drawn carriages to safari ATVs, this authentic cowboy experience is one of a kind.
Things to do in Charters Towers
Whether you find yourself in search of adventure through ancient rainforests, or are looking for a relaxing day on the water, there is something for everyone in Townsville North Queensland.
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Economic Diversity
The Townsville North Queensland region contributes over $17.1 billion annually to the Queensland economy. The region boasts agriculture strengths, high value mining and minerals hubs for renewable energy and the country’s third largest breeding ground for cattle.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Townsville Enterprise and Townsville North Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout our region and Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Townsville Enterprise a not-for-profit organisation and is the official Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) and economic development body of the Townsville North Queensland region, extending from the Burdekin to the Hinchinbrook, west to Charters Towers, and including the central section of the Great Barrier Reef and its island communities of Magnetic Island and the Palm Island group.
