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.
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery in Cloncurry commemorates the work of John Flynn and the beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The museum is a three story venue which also celebrates the contribution from Fred McKay and Alfred Traeger. It was in Cloncurry that the
The Cloncurry water tank is located on Chinaman Creek Dam Road and can be clearly seen from the Barkly Highway. Joel Fergie aka @_thezookeeper painted this 360 degree mural featuring on one side an Indigenous lad by the name of Barrack, a proud boy of the Mitakoodi Community. Joel met Barrack on the day of his school @naidocweek performance, where he danced with a group of kids called the 'Deadly Dancers'. The other side features Brianna. Along with Barrack, she is also a 'Deadly Dancer'. Brianna is symbolised throwing a paper plane across the landscape, portraying Cloncurry as the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Great video by @karthikeyansd #outbackqueensland #outbackqldmagicmoments #chinamancreekdam #visitcloncurry #experiencecloncurry #cloncurry #thecurry #overlandersway #matildaway #getoutside #outback #installationart #watertankart #siloart #streetart #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #wheretofirst #drivenorthwestqld #drivenorthwest #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
From the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and pristine beaches of Townsville to the rugged rocky outcrops and red sand of north-west Queensland, the @overlandersway will take you through towns rich with history, dinosaur discoveries and some of the world's quirkiest events; all without having to leave the bitumen. Follow the footsteps of Australia's droving heroes, who lead thousands of cattle from the Northern Territory across Queensland to coastal markets and discover the unspoilt beauty of Outback Queensland. Starting in Townsville, it takes you through Charters Towers and the Outback towns of Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mount Isa and Camooweal on the Queensland-Northern Territory border. The entire journey is 1097kms. Find out more https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/drive/overlanders-way/ #outbackqueensland #outbackqueenslandplaylist #overlandersway #outbackroadtrips #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #outbackqldmagicmoments #drivetime #journey #socialdistancing #drivemap #ontheopenroad #openroad #4wdlife #roadtrip #roadtrips #roadtripideas #hittheroad #hittheroadjack #getoutside #exploremore #wheretonext #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Rigby Falls cascade down seven levels of rock formations and are a popular sight to both swim in and view after a heavy rainfall has occurred. Located approximately 70kms west of Cloncurry along the Mount Frosty Trek. It’s considered to be a higher level of difficulty for 4WD’s leading up to the Falls as it encompasses steep hills, large rock formations and rough surfaces. Great photo by @annehartung.photography #outbackqueensland #rigbyfalls #outbackqldmagicmoments #visitcloncurry #experiencecloncurry #cloncurry #thecurry #4wd #4wdaustralia #wheretonext #4wdlife #overlandersway #matildaway #getoutside #outback #swimming #waterfalls #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #wheretofirst #drivenorthwestqld #drivenorthwest #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Spend your days together at Corella Dam and Clem Walton Park in Cloncurry. Travel 57km west of Cloncurry on the Barkly Highway where you can forget about the rat race and lose yourself in the Aussie bush. Corella Dam was constructed on the beautiful Corella River in the late 1950’s for the purpose of supplying water for the township of Mary Kathleen. #outbackqueensland #outbackqldmagicmoments #clemwaltonpark #corelladam #visitcloncurry #experiencecloncurry #cloncurry #thecurry #overlandersway #matildaway #getoutside #outback #swimming #canoeing #fishing #bbqlife #picnicday #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #wheretofirst #drivenorthwestqld #drivenorthwest #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
On 16 November 2020, Australia’s national airline, Qantas, will turn 100 and there is no better place to celebrate the centenary than at @qantas_founders_museum in Longreach. The company, Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) was registered on 16 November 1920 in Brisbane and is one of the longest running airlines in the world. The first Board Meeting was held in Winton on 10 February 1921 where the Board decided to move the airline’s main operations to Longreach where the rail head was. The airline’s initial routes included the Outback Queensland towns of Charleville, Tambo, Longreach, Winton and Cloncurry. @qantas would operate from Longreach until 1930, when they moved their operations to Brisbane. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Qantas Founders Museum has planned a series of activities throughout the day including a morning tea with birthday cake, guided tours of the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar and a Curator Talk. Museum admission will be free all day and the Museum’s tours and experiences including the new Luminescent Longreach experience will operate as normal. Bookings are essential. More information on https://qfom.com.au/event/qantas-centenary-birthday/ #outbackqueensland #outbackqldmagicmoments #qantasfoundersmuseum #qantas #heritage #qantashistory #100years #qantas100years #celebration #100yearanniversary #birthday #birthdaycake #longreach #experiencelongreach #getoutside #outback #staysafe #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #bookonline #bookingsessential #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
