The Drover’s Camp and Droving Heritage Centre

Lot 15 Barkly Highway, Camooweal, QLD

Founded in 2005, the Droving Heritage Museum preserves Australia’s pioneering history through its droving displays, recorded interviews with former drovers, and memorabilia donated by families. It forms the centrepiece of The Drovers Camp, a volunteer run organisation established in 1997 to honour, protect, and share the region’s cultural heritage.

The Drovers Camp is the primary tourist attraction on the Barkly Highway, drawing thousands of travellers into Camooweal each year. By encouraging visitors to stop, tour the museum, and engage with local stories, it directly supports nearby businesses through increased spending on meals, fuel, accommodation, and services—providing vital economic activity in a remote community with limited commercial opportunities.

Beyond tourism, The Drovers Camp delivers social, cultural, and educational value. Volunteers provide guided tours, heritage demonstrations, school programs, and community events that strengthen local identity and intergenerational connection. The site also serves as a gathering place for residents, station families, and travellers, fostering community cohesion across a wide geographic area.

Through its museum, programs, and dedicated volunteer workforce, The Drovers Camp safeguards regional heritage, stimulates local economic activity, and enriches community life for current and future generations.

Indicative Rates: $10 to $15