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ABOUT Cracow
About 155 kilometres south-west of Biloela along the Theodore-Eidsvold Road, you’ll find Cracow – a tiny ghost town packed with surprises.
There’s some dispute as to why pastoralist John Ross named the area Cracow back in 1851. Some say it was in reverence to the Polish who had fought valiantly for independence, while others say it was the sound of a cracking whip.
No matter though, because in 1875 the town became known for gold!
Sparking a century-long boom, at first prospectors came to try their luck in the fields. Then from 1931 to the mid 1970s when it finally closed its holdings, the Golden Plateau Mine kept the workers coming. In 2004, Newcrest Mine rekindled hopes for gold prospecting in the area but the fervour was short lived.
Now the shops are empty but the Cracow Hotel remains full of life.
Places to stay near Cracow
Camp at Cracow Town
1 kmThere is a small campsite that is donation camping, the sites are powered and there are facilities and showers.
MoreCamp at Junction Park, Theodore
44 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
Pleasant and quiet rest area beside the Dawson River, suitable for caravans.
MoreCamp at Chain Lagoons, Taroom
58 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.
MoreCamping at Apex Park, Moura
86 kmApex Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire.
MoreCamping at Rotary Park – Moura
86 kmRotary Park offers affordable camping in Moura, in the Banana Shire. A large parkland on the Dawson Highway suitable for caravans.
MoreWinterfest Campground
98 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Winterfest campground is in Biloela in Central Qld nestled beside Kroombit Creek. We are located close to Rockhampton and Gladstone.A beautiful and peaceful spot on a working herb and cattle farm. Once a year in July the property […]
MoreCamp at Queensland Heritage Park, Biloela
100 kmQueensland Heritage Park and Visitor Information Centre offers affordable camping in Biloela, in the Banana Shire.
MoreLake Callide Retreat
106 kmGreat news for campers, fishing fans, and visitors to Biloela – the wait is over – Lake Callide Retreat is open!
MoreCamp at Goovigen Recreation Grounds
126 kmGoovigen Recreation Grounds is a quiet, low-cost campground located on Stone Crescent in Goovigen. Grassy and slab sites available with easy access from the highway.
MoreThings to see and do near Cracow
Cracow Beach is a beautiful spot on the Dawson River and Delusion Creek Junction, located 18 kilometres north-west of Cracow along Isla-Delusion Road.
Cracow Beach
16 km
The largest privately held cattle station in the Banana Shire, Camboon has always had a reputation for being a mover and shaker
Camboon Cattle Station
30 km
A colourful maze of gorges, sandstone outcrops, striking rock formations, and rare and threatened plant species.
Isla Gorge National Park
34 km
This pleasant lookout is located less than a kilometre from the town of Taroom. Enjoy a picnic lunch in an undercover area overlooking the Dawson
Gilberts Lookout, Taroom
64 km
Nestled beneath Murphy’s Range in the central highlands, Lake Murphy is a perched lake and a photographer’s dream.
Lake Murphy Conservation Park
68 km
A short drive from Moura provides travellers and locals with an incredible view of the Dawson mine, a large open-cut metallurgical, and export thermal mine.
Dawson Mine Viewing Platform, Moura
85 km
Planning to come through Moura in your travels? Why not check out the Lion’s Park!
Lion’s Park – Moura
86 km
Located one kilometre east of Moura on the Dawson Highway, the 150th Meridian marker shows the position of the imaginary line (150 °E)
Moura’s 150th Meridian
87 km
This striking mountain rises above plains of grazing land, and features basalt columns, rocky scree slopes, open woodlands, vine thickets and diverse bird life.
Mount Scoria Conservation Park
89 km
Come for the day or come for a week!
Whether you’re passing through Moura, or wanting to stop for a rest
Moura – Dawson River Rest Area
100 km
While at Cracow why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
206 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreBoobook Explore
208 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
351 kmDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreCotton Farm and Vineyard Tour
351 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
352 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
353 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
415 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
423 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
424 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
424 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how our breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreOutback Date Farms
426 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. We grow delicious eating dates. The farm is environmentally friendly, utilising recycled
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
426 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
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