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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 2005, 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.
Make sure you stop in at the Heritage Centre on Third Avenue and download the Storytowns app to hear more about Cracow’s History.
Places to stay near Cracow
Camp at Junction Park, Theodore
44 kmJunction Park offers affordable camping in Theodore, in the Banana Shire.
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.
MoreBoomerang Caravan And Tourist Park
100 kmBoomerang Caravan and Tourist Park is a welcoming and well-maintained destination, offering a comfortable and relaxing escape for all kinds of travellers.
MoreApollo Motel
101 kmThe Apollo Motel in Biloela Queensland is conveniently located close to the Biloela CBD and offers a range of comfortable accommodation options to suit holidaymakers
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.
MoreCamp at Neville Hewitt Weir, Baralaba
132 kmChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
MoreWallaroo Outback Retreat
159 kmWallaroo Outback Retreat is an atmospheric lodge hidden on a 72,000 acre cattle property found within the beautiful Carnarvon Ranges.
MoreCamping at Dululu
160 kmDululu Rest Area offers affordable camping in Dululu, in the Banana Shire.
MoreThings to see and do near Cracow
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
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.
Moura No.2 Memorial Lookout
85 km
Planning to come through Moura in your travels? Why not check out the Lion’s Park!
Lion’s Park – Moura
86 km
The newly built Moura Museum is a tribute to the town’s rich history and culture.
Moura Museum
86 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
Biloela Golf Club delivers a relaxed and rewarding country golf experience, combining a welcoming atmosphere with a beautifully maintained course full of charm.
Biloela Golf Club
100 km
Come for the day or come for a week!
Whether you’re passing through Moura, or wanting to stop for a rest
Moura – APEX Park – Dawson River Rest Area
100 km
Located a 35 minute drive from Taroom, Glebe Weir is pet-friendly and offers mostly un-powered sites with a limited number of powered sites.
Glebe Weir
100 km
The Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery displays a variety of exhibitions from the region including touring shows, and works by local artists.
Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery
100 kmWhile at Cracow why not try these Tours
Roma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
205 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.
MoreWestern Queensland Spirit
215 kmWestern Queensland Spirit is Outback Queensland’s first distillery, crafting gin, vodka, rum & liqueurs featuring native & local ingredients. Come along for a complimentary tour
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
326 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
326 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
327 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
328 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreDirranbandi Outback Tours
390 kmSee for yourself on a guided tour of the famous Cubbie Station.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
408 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, at the start of the outback in south-west Queensland.
MoreCharleville School of Distance Education
461 kmYou are invited to come along and experience the Distance Education way of schooling. Charleville School of Distance Education (formerly Charleville School of the Air)
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
462 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
462 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
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