The ‘Curry’, as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mount Isa and 400km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Few places can claim to be as influential in shaping Australia, as Cloncurry. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and destination of the first Qantas flight. Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life, the true Australian way.
Founded by Ernest Henry in 1867 with the discovery of copper, Cloncurry’s core industries include grazing, transport services, copper and gold mining.
Spend a couple of days in the ‘Curry’ and don’t miss out on seeing some of the area’s most popular attractions including Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum, John Flynn Place Museum & Art Gallery, Chinaman Creek Dam, Cloncurry Lookout and Mary Kathleen Mine.
Visit Cloncurry Unearthed and ask our friendly staff for advice on things to see and do in the ‘Curry’, pick up a unique souvenir, purchase a fossick licence, or simply enjoy a coffee or cold drink on the veranda.
When vision meets innovation, all goals are achievable. In honor of the extraordinary efforts and achievements of Australia’s early pioneers, the Cloncurry John Flynn Place Museum pays tribute to Reverend John Flynn and his team for their dedication and success in overcoming isolation and bringing communication education, and
Overlooking the township of Cloncurry and the Cloncurry River, @_thezookeeper painted a mural on the water tank of 'Barrack', a proud and powerful Mitakoodi boy who sits looking out over the land. The Mitakoodi peoples of the Cloncurry River (the 'River People') and region, have a rich and diverse archaeological history unknown to the rest of Australia. They are the custodians of the famous basalt axe quarries which along with the Kalkadoon (Mt Isa) axe quarries have been foremost as a regional stone source, supplying high quality stone axes to many language groups throughout Australia via the 'Channel Country' and its complex social exchange network system. The Mitakoodi peoples are also the custodians of the white ochre dreaming ceremonial and initiation sites, large and small tangible man made monuments and structures scatted throughout the harsh spinifex landscape. #outbackqueensland #watertankart #overlandersway #mitakoodicountry #experiencecloncurry #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia Video via @overlandersway Information on the Mitakoodi people via the Australian National University
Star gazing at its best! With very little to no light pollution you are going to capture amazing night photography across Outback Queensland. This one comes via @experiencecloncurry from Chinaman Creek Dam in Cloncurry. #outbackqueensland #experiencecloncurry #astrophotography #nightphotography #overlandersway #matildaway #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Believe it or not, Dajarra was once the largest cattle trucking depot in the world, processing thousands of head of cattle from as far away as Western Australia. Dajarra is now a quiet, laid back town, situated on the Diamantina Development Road between Boulia and Mount Isa and is part of the Cloncurry Shire Council. It has a rich aboriginal heritage and is home to aboriginal tribes from around the Diamantina River, the Gulf and the Northern Territory. #outbackqueensland #dajarra #experiencecloncurry #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Outback in the City! A collection of works by Outback artists will be popping up at @parkroadmilton from February 19 to March 30 bringing the beauty of the bush and a taste of red dust to the middle of Brisbane. @red_ridge Interior Queensland Ltd, an arts development organisation located in Blackall in the central west, has brought together a group of artists in varying stages of their careers to showcase the depth of artistic talent that exists in remote western Queensland. The exhibiting artists include Cloncurry contemporary artist Ruth Chaplain, Indigenous artists, Two Sisters Talking, Jean and Joyce Barr-Crombie from Birdsville, traditional landscaper Kathy Hartland from Barcaldine, emerging artist Lindy Hardie from Blackall. Garments from @redridge_thelabel which transforms the Barr-Crombie sisters’ artwork from canvas into a beautiful fashion line, will add a three-dimensional element to the display. Images: Early Morning Rays by Kathy Hartland Rolling Sands by Lindy Hardie Views from Mt Slowcombe by Lindy Hardie #outbackqueensland #popup #artexhibition #redridgeinterior #outbackartists #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
Looking for a beach to bush adventure! Travelling the @overlandersway offers dramatic landscapes, pulsating wildlife, breath-taking adventure and rich Indigenous and prehistoric history, all packaged with the convenience of welcoming towns, coffee culture, spell-binding tours and world-premier attractions. Townsville -> Charters Towers -> Hughenden -> Richmond -> Julia Creek -> Cloncurry -> Mount Isa #outbackqueensland #overlandersway #hittheroad #selfdrive #drivenorthqueensland #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia
