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ABOUT Kynuna
Kynuna was established in the 1860s and in its early days boasted three hotels. It was a staging post for Cobb and Co Coaches. Today Kynuna has just one hotel, the famous Blue Heeler Hotel which was built in 1889.
Kynuna is most famous for its links with Banjo Paterson and the ‘Waltzing Matilda’ poem. Folklore has it that Bob MacPherson (owner of Dagworth Station) told Banjo the story of the suicide of Samuel Hoffmeister beside the Combo Waterhole, 13 kilometres upstream of the Diamantina River, in September 1894. Hoffmeister had reportedly been one of the striking shearers involved in the burning down of the Dagworth Woolshed. This story, together with other stories which Paterson had heard, inspired him to write ‘Waltzing Matilda’, at Dagworth. Christina MacPherson, Paterson’s then fiancee, adapted a popular Scottish tune ‘Craiglea’ to become the original music for ‘Waltzing Matilda’.
Combo Waterhole Conservation Park is located 16 kilometres east of Kynuna. It is a very picturesque place and the overshot dams built by Chinese labourers in 1883 are technical masterpieces. The Combo Waterhole is linked to the national folk song Waltzing Matilda and a monument can be found at the entrance to the park. Walk the 2.5 kilometre return circuit to the waterhole along the Diamantina River and have a picnic “under the shade of a Coolibah tree”. Camping is prohibited and dry weather entry only.
Places to stay near Kynuna
Rangelands Outback Camp
93 kmRangelands Outback Camp is an exclusive 6 (six) tent camp for only 12 pampered guests.
MoreAyrshire Downs, near Winton
99 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Ayrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history; with the Cobb & Co coach pub ruins, original shearing shed ruins from the famous shearing strikes, the location for where Banjo Patterson first penned Waltzing […]
MoreJulia Creek Caravan Park
103 kmThe Julia Creek Caravan Park is one of those friendly parks you’ll find yourself recommending to others.
MoreCorella Creek Country Farm Stay
108 kmCorella Creek Country Farm Stay is a place where travellers can relax, interact with nature, and enjoy a sense of freedom.
MoreWinton Outback Motel
149 kmThe Winton Outback Motel is a 25 room property, with a mixture of Queen, King and Family rooms in Standard as well as Premium options.
MoreNorth Gregory Hotel
149 kmThe personality of the North Gregory Hotel reflects the history and ambience of yesteryear whilst providing all the comforts of today.
MoreAustralian Hotel Winton
149 kmThere are a number of accommodation options available at the Australian Hotel Winton.
MoreOlive Grove
150 kmOlive Grove features a collection of relaxing spaces inspired by natural elements nestled in the heart of Winton Queensland.
MoreRichmond Lakeview Caravan Park
160 kmThe Richmond Lakeview Caravan Park is the clean, friendly outback park with the “million dollar view”.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Cloncurry
171 kmBurke and Wills found beauty in Cloncurry on their journey through in 1861; now, take your turn when you stay with Discovery Parks – Cloncurry.
MoreThings to see and do near Kynuna
Samson, the major sculpture was created by artist, Sue Tilley, from a range of vintage metal objects collected locally.
Spirit of the Light Horse Sculpture
103 km
Located on the main street ‘At the Creek’ offer a great selection of travel information brochures and maps.
At the Creek Visitor Information Centre
103 km
‘Beneath the Creek’, another attraction at the Visitor Information Centre, provides a hands-on interactive journey through many facets of life in the McKinlay Shire.
Julia Creek Dunnart
103 km
These bright coloured cruiser bikes are free to hire and can be used to travel into town on the fully sealed walking/riding track.
Cruiser Bikes
103 km
Set off on Julia Creek’s Historical Walk either as a short walk around the main area of town or the half day version.
Historical Walk
103 km
Never taken part in a cattle muster? Now you can, at the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre virtual reality (VR) cattle muster.
Virtual Reality Cattle Mustering
103 km
Peter Dawes Park is centrally located in Burke St Julia Creek. A new, shaded kids playground was installed in 2018.
Peter Dawes Park
103 km
If you love history, you’ll enjoy the Duncan McIntyre Museum in Julia Creek, home to countless relics from a bygone era.
Duncan McIntyre Museum
103 km
One feature you definitely won’t miss in Julia Creek is the 30 metre wine glass shaped water tower.
Julia Creek Water Tower
103 km
For travelers, there are few things more relaxing than slipping into a luxurious Artesian Bath at the end of a long day driving.
Julia Creek Artesian Baths
103 kmWhile at Kynuna why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours
149 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreFox Helicopter Services
257 kmFox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
267 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreNorth West Tours
267 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreOutback Pioneers
319 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
320 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
320 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
320 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
348 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
441 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo is a magical landscape alive with the culture of the Ewamian
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
474 kmOnly 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.
MoreYagurli Tours
491 kmYagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
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