Garden City of the West.
Barcaldine has an interesting and famous history. The name Barcaldine originates from the Oban region in Scotland and is pronounced bar-call-din.
Barcaldine is home to the Tree of Knowledge, the reputed birth place of the labour movement in Australia. The Tree grew outside the Railway Station for about 180 years until 2006 when sadly, it was poisoned by an unknown culprit. The famous tree has been preserved and placed under an award winning structure that gives the illusion of a canopy over the Tree. The best view of the Tree and the memorial is at night when it is beautifully lit by special lighting. A visit at night will be a highlight of your trip.
Barcaldine is a great place to spend a few days experiencing, exploring and relaxing. Its rich history is on full display at the Barcaldine and District Historical Museum and the Australian Worker’s Heritage Centre. The main street reflects the love of arts and culture by community members with murals, musical instruments, beautiful gardens and the windmill.
Take a stroll along Lagoon Creek or the Botanical Walk and be mesmerised by the native fauna and flora.
The historic Tree of Knowledge is famous for being the birthplace of the Australian Labour movement. The tree was poisoned in 2006, preserved and placed under an award-winning timber structure. It is now a place of inspiration, reflection and celebration. It is beautifully lit with lighting during the
The Radio Picture Theatre is a classic Art Nouveau movie theatre, with the original canvas seating and painted screen facade. The Barcaldine Radio Theatre shows new movies every weekend. Most Friday and Sunday nights from the end of January to mid-December. Depending on the movie, an additional Saturday
Lagoon Creek on the outskirts of Barcaldine is a popular walking and birdwatching area. There are two kilometres of walking tracks which wind along the creek. You can see wildlife watering along the Lagoon Creek in the early morning or at dusk. Dogs are permitted but must be
Lloyd-Jones Weir is situated 14 kilometres south west of Barcaldine. It is a recreation and fishing area. It’s open daily, all year round and is a great place to enjoy the surrounds of Barcaldine. Throw a line in and try to catch yellowbelly or a red claw! It’s
Discover at your own pace the Australian Workers Heritage Centre – a place of reflection, within this museum styled complex, visitors can journey through exhibition space which celebrates the extraordinary legacy of working Australians telling a vitally important part of our nation’s history through its working life via
Located in Beech Street, the Masonic Lodge is a national heritage listed building which houses a working Masonic temple. The building is constructed of tin and timber but has a painted facade which makes it look like brick. Tour the lodge with a Mason are available on request
If you are musically inclined you might like to try playing the Thong-A-Phone and Marimba which are located in Oak Street. These large musical instruments were constructed as part of a public works programme; they are art pieces and visitors are more than welcome to try their hand
Located in Oak Street, the Windmill is a symbol of the importance of Artesian Water plays to Outback Queensland. Constructed by Sidney Williams and Company in 1917, the Mill stood on the sight of the first flowing bore in Queensland. It can pump in wind speeds as low
Between the Bougainvilleas is an award winning heritage trail, which showcases some of Barcaldine’s varied and colourful history. Maroon signs featuring a windmill logo have been placed at significant historical sites around Barcaldine. Each sign provides a brief history of its site and a photograph of what was
Barcaldine and District Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Barcaldine District. Housed in the historic old National Bank Building. There are displays containing artefacts from the pioneering days of the bush. These displays include household items, machinery, photographs and paintings. Some of the most unusual items
The inaugural Mount Isa Mines @isarodeo Indigenous Rodeo Championships – Thursday August 11 The first ever Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships on Thursday August 11 will celebrate indigenous culture, showcase the skills of Australia’s indigenous stockmen and women, and will open opportunities for indigenous youth to train and become professional rodeo competitors. Ferociously talented, multi-award winning rapper @dabakerboy, will headline the Rodeo Rock program. Performing alongside Baker Boy will be the Sundowners Kalkutungu Dancers (pictured) from Mount Isa and the Desert Dust Dance Group @trackerstours from Barcaldine. Local DJ, Deadly Jacob will open for Baker Boy. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at https://www.isarodeo.com.au/ and are only $10! #outbackqueensland #isarodeo #indigenousrodeo #rodeo #discovermountisa #itslive #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Look at this! The Barcaldine Rec Park is a 1.1km long lake built in compliance with International and Australian water skiing standards and designed for a wide range of water sports. With an opportunity for wide-ranging activities like water skiing, rowing, fishing (it will be stocked with fish for competition and recreation events), sailing, dragon boat racing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, triathlons, open water swimming, canoeing and kayaking, it will definitely become the place 'to be' for water based events in Outback Queensland. #outbackqueensland #watersports #discoverbarcaldine #recreationalpark #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
The historic Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine is famous for being the birthplace of the Australian Labor movement. The tree was illegally poisoned in 2006, preserved and placed under an award winning timber structure. This heritage-listed tree is comprised of 4913 different timbers and is not just a ghost gum but a sculpture that could be described as Australia’s largest wind chime. It is now a place of inspiration, reflection and celebration. It is beautifully lit with lighting during the night giving the illusion that the tree is still living. There are also interpretive panels and a sculpture which celebrate the leaders of the Shearer’s Strike and the history of the Labor movement. Tip - when you visit, don’t forget to look down! #outbackqueensland #labourday #labourparty #treeofknowledge #discoverbarcaldine #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Festival of Outback Opera is back! Over 10 days (18-27 May), the unforgettable landscapes of Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo and Windorah, will take centre stage as the Outback is filled with song, music and performance following the great success of 2021’s inaugural Festival. The 2022 Festival of Outback Opera, presented by @operaqueensland in association with The @uniofqld, features- - two spectacular open-sky concerts in Longreach and Winton, - four performances of The Sopranos - a newly commissioned work by poet and writer Sarah Holland-Batt - Opera Queensland’s popular community singalongs Sing Sing Sing, - and a program of community events and activations in quintessentially Outback locations. For more details and bookings go to https://tinyurl.com/FestOutbackOpera22 Or you can hop onboard special charter flight packages with Sheehan Events for 20 and 21 May performances in Winton and Longreach. Go to https://tinyurl.com/FestOutbackOperaPackages #outbackqueensland #operaqueensland #outbackopera #experiencewinton #experiencelongreach #discoverbarcaldine #betterinblackall #totallytambo #visitbarcoo #itslive #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival showcases the community spirit and history of Barcaldine and Outback Queensland. The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge is a historical attraction that is known as the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and influences the longest-running May Day Parade. Staged over the labour day long weekend (29 April to 02 May), the four-day celebration showcases live entertainment, markets, horse and goat racing, Barcy RevFest, May Day parade and other special themed events. #OutbackQueensland #discoverbarcaldine #treeofknowledge #festival #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
