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ABOUT Quamby
Roughly 60km away from Cloncurry, Quamby used to be a bustling railway village catering to the needs of the cattle and mining sectors nestled between Cloncurry and Normanton.
After a period of abandonment, the historic Quamby Pub (established in 1860) has been revived and is now operational! Step inside, indulge in refreshments and delicious food, and relish in some traditional and friendly companionship.
The town springs to life every July as it plays host to the Annual Quamby Rodeo.
Places to stay near Quamby
Coppermine Creek Freedom Camp
43 kmCloncurry Shire Council’s Coppermine Creek Freedom Camp is an excellent low-cost, no-frills accommodation option for RV’s of all sizes.
MoreLeichhardt Hotel Motel
44 kmLeichhardt Hotel Cloncurry is a regional hotel motel located in northwest Queensland and has been serving locals and visitors for years.
MoreCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis
44 kmCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis is situated on the Overlanders Way (Flinders Highway) close to the Town Centre.
MoreGidgee Inn
44 kmThe Gidgee Inn is a 4-star motel with a bar and grill, conference facilities and 40 motel rooms all fully outfitted in Australian style.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Cloncurry
45 kmBurke and Wills found beauty in Cloncurry on their journey through in 1861; now, take your turn when you stay with Discovery Parks – Cloncurry.
MoreAAOK Moondarra Caravan Park
89 kmAOK Moondarra Caravan Park provides quality accommodation to the travelling public and caravanners for long or short term stays in Mount Isa.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Argylla, Mount Isa
89 kmThe park is perfect for the stop over, take a dip in the pool or just relax poolside reading a book.
MoreSunset Tourist Park
90 kmNestled alongside a spring fed creek, Sunset Tourist Park is conveniently located close to the town centre with shops, cafes and a great bakery.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Mount Isa
90 kmSet by the banks of the beautiful Leichhardt River, the holiday park Discovery Parks. Mount Isa is an excellent base to explore.
MoreAbacus Motel
91 kmOffering outstanding accommodation for corporate guests and travellers, the Abacus Motel Mount Isa is situated close to the airport (4-minute drive).
MoreThings to see and do near Quamby
Get out and explore nature on Cloncurry’s Eco Trail. The scenic trail winds its way through our outback bushland.
Cloncurry Eco Trail
42 km
The Cloncurry Lookout is just a three-minute drive out of town, and features a stunning water tank mural and 360-degree views of the outback.
Cloncurry Lookout
43 km
Enjoy paddle boarding, fishing, picnicking, bird watching and more at Chinaman Creek Dam. It has something for the whole family!
Chinaman Creek Dam
43 km
The Cloncurry War Memorial is located at the intersection of Sheaff and Scarr streets. The memorial originally included four clocks – one on each side
Cloncurry War Memorial
44 km
Florence Clark Park, located in the Cloncurry town centre, is a great place for a family picnic.
Florence Clark Park
44 km
In the mid to late 1900’s, Mary Kathleen township was home to thousands of residents, most worked on Australia’s largest known uranium deposit.
Mary Kathleen Mine & Town
44 km
The Cloncurry River, with its beautiful weeping eucalyptus trees, is home to a variety of wildlife.
Cloncurry River
44 km
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery in Cloncurry commemorates the work of John Flynn and the beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery
44 km
Cloncurry’s own self-guided drive tour features old railway stations, the Cloncurry Airport, heritage listed buildings, monuments commemorating World War II and plenty more.
Cloncurry Tourist Self-Drive
44 km
Cloncurry Unearthed Museum is located on Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Park, McIlwraith Street, Cloncurry.
Cloncurry Unearthed Museum
45 km
The Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex is located just off the main highway that runs through town with ample parking for cars, caravans and motorhomes.
Cloncurry Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex
45 km
Corella Dam and Clem Walton Park are fabulous places for a picnic, some fishing, kayaking or a night under the stars camping, for free.
Corella Dam/Clem Walton Park
57 kmWhile at Quamby why not try these Tours
North West Tours
89 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreYagurli Tours
302 kmYagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
MoreBalloon Aloft Burketown
303 kmBalloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.
MoreRed Dirt Tours
363 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.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
363 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
373 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreFox Helicopter Services
414 kmFox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
460 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
480 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
519 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.
MoreOutback Pioneers
533 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
533 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreLocal Stories
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery
Cloncurry – 1,705km north-west from Brisbane Discover the humble beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), one of the largest and most respected aeromedical services in the world. Named in tribute to the service’s founder, the John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery provides a fascinating insight into RFDS history from its conception and […]
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