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Ward River 4x4 Stock Route Trail

Qantas Drive, Starting Point: Charleville Cosmos and Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470

While driving the Ward River Run 4x4 Stock Route Trail you will enjoy beautiful scenery, sun, solitude, some history and a little bit of excitement. Covering a distance of 97 kilometres, they suggest you allow half a day for this drive from Charleville. Classified by the Charleville S.E.S as an easy to medium 4x4 trail. Please note this track can be closed for maintenance and for up to two weeks after rain.

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Charleville - Mangalore Warrego River Fishing Spot

Matilda/Mitchell Highway, 47 kilometres south towards Cunnamulla, Charleville QLD 4470

HG Blakeney got it right when he took up Mangalore Station. Blakeney was one of the first surveyors in this area and knew how to select a great parcel of land and as it turns out, a great fishing spot. He named the property 'Mangalore' after a city in India. Mangalore Fishing Spot is permanently shady, and one of the biggest waterholes along the Warrego River. With plenty of shady trees, steep river banks and easy access for small dinghies, Mangalore has all the ingredients needed for a great camping and fishing experience for the whole family. Further information on this and other fishing locations in the Charleville area can be obtained by contacting the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. You do not need to book to camp at this location. It's not a designated camping area. There are no facilities at this site.

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Town Hall Photographic Display

Alfred Street, Charleville QLD 4470

In the Charleville Town Hall you will find an extensive photographic display depicting the Outback way of life and its characters. The photographers are local amateurs capturing the essence of everyday life in Outback Queensland. Enjoy their works while gaining an insight into this part of the state. This display will please a variety of ages.

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Charleville - Outback Native Timber Walk

Sturt Street, Graham Andrews Parklands, Charleville QLD 4470

Surrounding the lake in Graham Andrews Parklands is a collection of 18 different species of native Australian trees. Look , touch and smell your way around the walk, as you learn both botanical and common names as well as the European and Aboriginal uses for each species. Call into the Charleville Visitor Information Centre for a copy of the written handout and map that complements this walk.

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Charleville Photographic Display

Wills Street, Corner Edward Street, Charleville Town Hall, Charleville QLD 4470

The Charleville Town Hall houses a photographic display that highlights the Outback way of life and its characters. The collection, donated by talented local photographers, is a snap shot of Outback life and experiences. Bring the family along and imagine yourself living in the bygone era of living in the Charleville area.

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Charleville - Bilby Experience

1 Park Street, Environmental Protection Agency, Charleville QLD 4470

Meeting this delightful marsupial is a highlight for many visitors who come to Charleville. Captive bred in Charleville to ensure the survival of the species, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the survival, habits and habitat of the endangered Bilby. Enjoy a visual presentation and discussion before viewing the Bilby in a natural setting. Contact the Charleville Visitor Information Centre to make a booking - bookings are essential. Please note this attraction is seasonal, and only available April to October.

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Charleville - Dillalah Warrego River Fishing Spot

Matilda/Mitchell Highway, 57 kilometres south towards Cunnamulla, Charleville QLD 4470

The word "Dillalah" is an aboriginal word meaning Galah. While waiting to catch your dinner, enjoy some bird watching and see if you can spot a "Dillalah" or two, or some of the many other species of birdlife that visit this area. Now back to fishing. There is good fishing either side of the bridge. Approximately two kilometres down stream, there is a good camping area. Land in this area is commonly used to breed Merino sheep for their wool. So don't be too surprised if the locals (sheep) drop in to say "G'day". A great activity for all the family to enjoy. Further information on this and all other fishing locations in the Charleville area, are available at the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. You do not need to book to camp at this location. It is not a designated camp ground. There are no facilities at this site.

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Charleville Heritage Trail Walk

Qantas Drive, Starting Point - Charleville Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470

The Charleville Heritage Trail Walk will take you on a journey of discovery - grab your self-guided trail map or an audio CD from the Charleville Visitor Information Centre before you start your day. Narrated by locals, discover a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to 1888. Look above the verandah rooflines, buildings have retained their original character and tell the story of an earlier Charleville.

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Charleville - Ward River Fishing Spot

Diamantina Developmental Road, 20 kilometres south-west towards Quilpie, Charleville QLD 4470
Imagine - River Red Gums swaying in the breeze, stoking the fire while your sausages sizzle away, catching that elusive Yellow Belly and laughing with the kookaburras. The weather's great, Charleville is only 20 kilometres away and you've finally been able to pick up that book you put down two months ago. The Ward River is a favourite with both visitors and locals alike and is where the local Fishing and Restocking Club hold their annual fishing competitions. For further information on Fishing Competitions or fishing in general, contact the Charleville Visitor Information Centre.
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Charleville Audio Heritage Trails

Qantas Drive, Charleville Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470
Charleville has many great buildings relating back to her 'hey day'. Magnificent Art deco buildings, original Queenslanders (some dating back to 1888) and a very grand Court House. Purchase the CD from the Charleville Visitor Information Centre; use it in your car and let the stories unfold. It's a great way to soak up Outback History.
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Charleville - Bakers Bend Warrego River Fishing Spot

Matilda/Mitchell Highway, 42 kilometres south towards Cunnamulla, Charleville QLD 4470
Bakers Bend fishing spot on the Warrego River is one of the best camp sites along this river. The banks are grassy, the trees shady, and peace and quiet, well let's just say it doesn't come any better than this. There are no amenities here, just you and the Warrego River. There is no shortage of local fishing yarns about this spot, so why not head out, throw a line in and create your own. It will be something you will talk to your friends about for years. Further information on this and other fishing locations in the Charleville area can be obtained by contacting the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. You do not need to book to camp at this location. It is not a designated camp ground. there are no facilities at this site.
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Charleville - Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre

Old Cunnamulla Road, Charleville QLD 4470
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre provides you with an incredible insight into this iconic outback service which is still being delivered to the people of the outback by the Flying Doctor. Medical supplies and radio equipment have changed dramatically over the years and throughout it all the Flying Doctor always made it through. The long history of the medical service to remote outback communities is explained in an introductory film. Enjoy displays of past and present equipment and medical kits. Absorb information that will take you through the journey from the humble beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service through to the present day operations of this vital service to outback communities.
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Charleville - Skate Park

Warrego Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Travelling with teenagers? Let them stretch their legs in Charleville's new skate park. Conveniently located next door to the swimming pool. Let your kids try out their skills against the local talent and enjoy some peace and quiet of your own. You will need to supply your own skateboard, bike and safety equipment. For more information contact the Charleville Visitor Information Centre.
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Charleville - School of Distance Education Tour

Parry Street, Charleville State High School, Charleville QLD 4470
Imagine going to school every day and you are the only child sitting in the classroom. This is everyday life for hundreds of children who live in remote areas and are unable to attend 'a typical school'. This tour is the perfect way to find out how 260 children on remote stations attend school. The classroom is over 420,000 square kilometres in size. In Charleville you have the opportunity to see how lessons take place first hand. Visitors are invited to see first hand how the teachers and students operate and interact using modern methods of equipment with their pupils at the Charleville School of Distance Education. Please note this tour does not operate during weekends or on Public and Queensland School Holidays.
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Charleville War Memorial

Edward Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Charleville's war memorial echoes the taste of southern states - an ornately carved marble obelisk rather than the Queensland favourite, soldier statue. Queensland Governor Sir Matthew Nathan unveiled the £1000 square pillar monument, made from Italian marble, on 9 October 1924. Located in a park in Wills Street, it was erected by the people of Charleville and district and the sub-branch of the Returned Services League. Australians were very proud of their army of volunteers, there was no conscription. Monuments like this one in Charleville provide a roll call of the 310 district heroes who signed up. The front panel bears the names of the 40 who died in WWI. The Charleville memorial is very similar in design to one in Esk and is thought to have been designed by Ipswich architect George Brockwell Gill. It was produced by masonry firm R C Ziegler and Son of Toowoomba. Names relating to later conflicts have been added to the memorial and two war trophies added to the park. Four granite soldier statues, representing a Catafalque party, together with eight dividing granite bollards were added to the memorial for ANZAC Day, April 2010.
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Charleville Pioneers Audio History Board

Alfred Street, Charleville Historic House Museum, Charleville QLD 4470
Through interactive audio panels, hear the stories of eight local pioneering identities who played a significant role in shaping Charleville into the Community it is today. Hear their fascinating stories from when Outback ingenuity was born and at its best. The Charleville Pioneers Audio History Board is located on the front verandah of the Charleville Historic House Museum.
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Charleville - Graham Andrews Parklands

Sturt Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Whether it's a quick stopover, or a day out with family and friends, Graham Andrews Parklands is always a great place to stop, relax and stretch your legs. This park with its peaceful surrounds, lake, barbecues, rustic native gardens, Outback Timber Walk, adventure playground and the fascinating Vortex Gun display, has something for everyone. Stop to feed the locals, the ducks and geese, are never too far away to say "G'day" . . . duck style ! Dusk and dawn are great times to take a quite moment to hear the bird song (or screech!) of the Australian native birdlife in the park. Birds often found in the park include: Galahs, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Red Rump Parrots and a whole variety of finches and small wrens (including the Willy Wagtail.) A short leisurely stroll around the lake will allow you to identify and learn of 18 different species of Outback Trees. At the top end of the park learn of the desperate measures our early settlers took to break drought using the now infamous Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns.
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Charleville - Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns

Sturt Street, Graham Andrews Parklands, Charleville QLD 4470
The Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns are on display within the Graham Andrews Parklands. It's a fascinating outback story. In 1902 Queensland was in the grip of a great drought. The desperation to produce rain took a unique turn. Queensland's first Government Meteorologist, Mr Clement L Wragge decided to experiment with Steiger Vortex Guns, developed to break up hail over the vineyards of Italy. Wragge had six copies of the 'guns' made hoping they would produce much needed rain. The vertical guns were built and placed strategically throughout Charleville, their barrels pointing directly up into the sky. They were charged with gunpowder, in the hope that the resulting explosion would change the atmospheric pressure and produce rain. Today only two remain intact and are on display in Charleville for all to enjoy. Did you know, Mr Clement Wragge was the first man to name a cyclone in Australia ? Mr Wragge initially named these cyclones after politicians as he thought in some cases they were as much a national disaster as a politician..
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Charleville Self-Drive Itineraries

Qantas Drive, Charleville Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470
Planning an Outback Holiday and don't know where to start. Well enjoy some of Charleville’s Self Drive Itineraries. Chill out in Charleville: Enjoy Yabby Races, a Historic Outback Pub Tour, Camp Oven Dinners, Station Tours, the Outback Night Sky through powerful telescopes, the Royal Flying Doctors Service and much more. Stars, Spas and Station Stays: Meet the folks on Outback Stations, unwind in Spas and mud baths, explore the great Outback Night Sky, and discover Outback Pubs, camp oven dinners, explore cattle properties and much more. These and other suggested itineraries are available from the Charleville Cosmos and Visitor Information Centre.
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BAILEY BAR CARAVAN PARK

196 King Street, Bailey Bar Caravan Park, Charleville QLD 4470
Who needs the Melbourne Cup? Every Wednesday the crowd goes wild at Bailey Bar Caravan Park for the Charleville Yabby Races. It's the one race meeting where holding your breath could be fatal (let's face it... yabbys are not sprinters!). Come along and join in the fun and support this fundraiser of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and have a flutter on the Crawlers. Buy your own yabby (no training required). Place your bets, stand back and wait to see if your thoroughbred is a winner. It's a little bit of silliness for a good cause, and your admission includes a hearty, good old fashioned, Camp Oven dinner.
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Charleville - World War II Top Secret United States Airbase History Convoy Tour

Milky Way, Charleville Cosmos and Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470
It's like finding an archaeological dig before it's uncovered. Charleville Airport became part of the United States of America in 1940 when the site was handed over to the United States Military as a top secret site during World War II. The area was a village in its own right with over 3,500 (the population of Charleville today) United States Servicemen serving in the area. Many of the sites have been uncovered and you can join in for a guided tour everyday. You will need your own car (high clearance vehicle preferably) for this experience and a small fee will apply. Bookings are essential and can be made at the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please contact the Charleville Visitor Information Centre if you require any further information.
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Cosmos Centre and Observatory

Milky Way, Charleville QLD 4470
Wow, Ooh ahh and Brilliant, are the words you hear as visitors view the incredible beauty of the Milky Way Galaxy, through the powerful Meade telescopes. Charleville's Cosmos Centre and Observatory is dedicated to ensuring visitors enjoy the wonder of the outback night sky. The guides at the Cosmos Centre share their knowledge and you will observe binary stars, star clusters, planets and the Moon. The Cosmos Centre operates day and night experiences; both activities will build on your knowledge of astronomy and bring you up to date with discoveries. Ask yourself have you ever:- Held a meteorite in your hand? Seen the rings of Saturn? Viewed star clusters 17,000 light years away? Seen the craters on the Moon? Wondered about dwarf planets? Seen the sun through a telescope? At Astronomy by Day discover the truth about falling stars (they don't!), how the Solar System formed and all about their five new dwarf planets. It's fun, it's interesting and well worth a trip to the dark open skies of Queensland's Outback. During the day why not look at the only star in the sky the sun! Their special solar scope allows you to see the solar flares.
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Charleville - Weather Station Tour

Qantas Drive, near Charleville Airport, Charleville QLD 4470
Do you know how meteorologists predict the weather? Stop wondering and get some answers by visiting the Charleville Bureau of Meteorology. You can choose to enjoy a guided tour of the facility with a Meteorologist or simply observe the automated process of the balloon release. Bring the family along as it is a great educational experience for all.
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Charleville - 10 Mile Warrego River Fishing Spot

6 kilometres north of Charleville, on the Mitchell [Matilda] Highway [towards Augathella], Charleville QLD 4470
The coffee coloured water of the Warrego River provides visitors and locals with a great camping, fishing or swimming location. To get away from the hustle, bustle and the everyday burdens, head out to the 10 mile and relax with some fishing. At just 16 kilometres north of the Charleville Central Business District you'll be there in next to no time. Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. Drought and times of below average rainfall can also affect river levels and restrict fishing at this location. To receive a copy of the Charleville and Surrounds Fishing Mud Map contact the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. Please note: Bush Camping is permitted at this location, however it is not a designated Camping Ground. You will need to be fully self sufficient. There are no facilities at this location.
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Charleville - 18 Mile Warrego River Fishing

Matilda/Mitchell Highway, 28 kilometres north towards Augathella, Charleville QLD 4470
At the 18 Mile Warrego River Fishing Spot is a slice of Warrego heaven. Just 28 kilometres north of the Charleville Central Business District, this is the ideal location for a day, weekend, or week long camping and fishing trip. The Warrego River stretches from the Carnarvon Gorge in the north to Bourke in the south (New South Wales). Fish common in this river system include: Yellowbelly, Catfish, Murray Cod, Silver Perch and Spangled Perch. Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. Further information on this and other fishing locations in the Charleville area can be obtained by contacting the Charleville Cosmos and Visitor Information Centre. You do not need to book to camp at this location. It's not a designated camp ground. There are no facilities at this site.
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Charleville - 27 Mile Warrego River Fishing Spot

Matilda/Mitchell Highway, 40 kilometres north towards Augathella, Charleville QLD 4470
Imagine - peace, quiet, and the sound of Yellowbelly sizzling away over the campfire as you gaze up into a star studded night sky. It just doesn't get any better than that. Only 40 kilometres from Charleville, the 27 Mile Warrego River fishing spot is a great location for a day, weekend or week long fishing trip. A great experience for the entire family, even the dog ! Please note: Riverbanks can become inaccessible and very boggy during and after wet weather for up to two weeks. Further information on this and other fishing locations in the Charleville area can be obtained by contacting the Charleville Visitor Information Centre. You do not need to book to camp at this location. It is not a designated camp ground. There are no facilities at this site.

Charleville Graham Andrews Parklands

Sturt Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Whether it's a quick stopover, or a day out with family and friends, Graham Andrews Parklands is always a great place to stop, relax and stretch your legs. This park with its peaceful surrounds, lake, barbecues, rustic native gardens, Outback Timber Walk, adventure playground and the fascinating Vortex Gun display, has something for everyone. Stop to feed the locals, the ducks and geese, are never too far away to say "G'day" . . . duck style ! Dusk and dawn are great times to take a quite moment to hear the bird song (or screech!) of the Australian native birdlife in the park. Birds often found in the park include: Galahs, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Red Rump Parrots and a whole variety of finches and small wrens (including the Willy Wagtail.) A short leisurely stroll around the lake will allow you to identify and learn of 18 different species of Outback Trees. At the top end of the park learn of the desperate measures our early settlers took to break drought using the now infamous Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns....
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Stars, Parks and Legends Drive

Charleville Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470
Take the Stars Parks and Legends self drive tour and discover the wonder of the night skies at Charleville's Cosmos Centre. Visit the Boulder Opal town of Quilpie with its opal fossicking and displays, Powerhouse Museum and River Walk. Marvel at Windorah's Solar Farm and climb the stunning red sand hills for unforgettable sunset moments. Explore the magnificent Welford National Park with its red river gum and coolabah lined waters and follow one of the scenic tourist drives. Take a break in Jundah on the banks of the Thomson River - an ideal spot for some scenic fishing and river drives. Explore the Barcoo Shire Museum offering a window into the early pioneering times. En route to Stonehenge, watch for the sign posted Native Well, once a valuable source of water for Indigenous people and call into the friendly Stonehenge Visitor Information Centre for great coffee and free Wifi. Uncover Longreach's tours and attractions - maybe join a guided tour of the Qantas 747 and 707 jets or ride an authentic Cobb & Co. coach through the scrub....
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Charleville Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre

Old Cunnamulla Road, Charleville QLD 4470
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre provides you with an incredible insight into this iconic outback service which is still being delivered to the people of the outback by the Flying Doctor. Medical supplies and radio equipment have changed dramatically over the years and throughout it all the Flying Doctor always made it through. The long history of the medical service to remote outback communities is explained in an introductory film. Enjoy displays of past and present equipment and medical kits. Absorb information that will take you through the journey from the humble beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service through to the present day operations of this vital service to outback communities. ...
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Charleville

43653 - Charleville QLD 4470
Immortalised in Slim Dusty's song by the same name, Charleville is the largest town in Queensland's south west and is a hub for visitors and pastoralists alike. In the heart of 'mulga country', Charleville and surrounding pastoral properties are rich in history, flora and fauna. Meander along the Charleville Heritage Trail to see some impressive examples of pioneer architecture and learn about the history of the town. The Save the Bilby Fund, at the National Parks Research Station, is worth a visit for an up close and personal experience with Australia's most famous endangered marsupial. Speaking of up close and personal, the Cosmos Centre provides an intimate look at the night sky, and with the outback's low residual light, there's no better place to do so. If you time your visit with the Charleville Campdraft, one of the region's largest, you'll be able to see skillful demonstrations of timeless bush horse skills as riders and their horses work together to guide cattle through a timed course. Charleville also holds a rodeo, where cowboys and girls conquer their fears to ride wild and powerful beasts. Gazetted in 1868, Charleville was named after a town in Ireland where the government surveyor of the day once lived. Rail transport from Brisbane reached the town in 1888 and is still in use as a passenger line today. Cobb and Co, the famous coach company, based their largest coach making factory in Australia in the township of Charleville in 1890. The factory was moved to Charleville because the wood used in coaches made in factories closer to the coast would split and crack in the dry, dusty conditions of Western Queensland. On the subject of transport, Qantas scheduled its first fare paying passenger service from Charleville to Cloncurry, via Longreach and Winton, back in 1922. Charleville is home to south west Queensland's largest Royal Flying Doctor Service base that serves remote communities as far afield as Birdsville, 900 kilometres to the west....
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Charleville War Memorial

Edward Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Charleville's war memorial echoes the taste of southern states - an ornately carved marble obelisk rather than the Queensland favourite, soldier statue. Queensland Governor Sir Matthew Nathan unveiled the £1000 square pillar monument, made from Italian marble, on 9 October 1924. Located in a park in Wills Street, it was erected by the people of Charleville and district and the sub-branch of the Returned Services League. Australians were very proud of their army of volunteers, there was no conscription. Monuments like this one in Charleville provide a roll call of the 310 district heroes who signed up. The front panel bears the names of the 40 who died in WWI. The Charleville memorial is very similar in design to one in Esk and is thought to have been designed by Ipswich architect George Brockwell Gill. It was produced by masonry firm R C Ziegler and Son of Toowoomba. Names relating to later conflicts have been added to the memorial and two war trophies added to the park. Four granite soldier statues, representing a Catafalque party, together with eight dividing granite bollards were added to the memorial for ANZAC Day, April 2010. ...
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Top Secret WWII Tour

1 Milky Way, Charleville QLD 4470
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this tour has had to reduce its numbers of guests. They will be continuing to take advice daily from the Government and look forward to welcoming travellers. It's like finding an archaeological dig before it's uncovered. Charleville Airport became part of the United States of America in 1942 when the site was handed over to the USAAF as a top secret site during World War II. There were up to 3500 (the population of Charleville today) United States Servicemen serving in the area. Many of the sites have been uncovered and you can join a guided tour of the base. Drive your own car (high clearance vehicle preferably) for this experience. Bookings are essential and can be made at the Charleville Cosmos Centre and Information Centre, or by going online and doing it in the comfort of your own home at their website. The tour departs the Cosmos Centre. You would need to confirm the day and time as the weather changes so does the tour time. Please call for group bookings....
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Natural Sciences Loop

44438 - Charleville QLD 4470
It has it all; birds, opals, fossicking, fossils, starry night skies, rivers, geology, lakes, billabongs, artesian waters, bilbies and the famous Dig Tree. It's natural history and heritage all rolled into one. Stand on the bitumen or get off the beaten track to explore. Discover Outback Queensland's natural and manmade heritage, outback towns, outback people, big sky, big country, wildlife habitat [now and prehistoric], rainbow rocks, starry nights and more…….go on explore the loop....
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Charleville Graham Andrews Parklands

Sturt Street, Charleville QLD 4470
Whether it's a quick stopover, or a day out with family and friends, Graham Andrews Parklands is always a great place to stop, relax and stretch your legs. This park with its peaceful surrounds, lake, barbecues, rustic native gardens, Outback Timber Walk, adventure playground and the fascinating Vortex Gun display, has something for everyone. Stop to feed the locals, the ducks and geese, are never too far away to say "G'day" . . . duck style ! Dusk and dawn are great times to take a quite moment to hear the bird song (or screech!) of the Australian native birdlife in the park. Birds often found in the park include: Galahs, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Red Rump Parrots and a whole variety of finches and small wrens (including the Willy Wagtail.) A short leisurely stroll around the lake will allow you to identify and learn of 18 different species of Outback Trees. At the top end of the park learn of the desperate measures our early settlers took to break drought using the now infamous Steiger Vortex Rainmaking Guns. ...
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Charleville Cosmos Centre

Milky Way, Charleville QLD 4470
Wow, Ooh, Ahh and Brilliant are the words you hear as visitors view the incredible beauty of the Milky Way Galaxy through powerful Meade telescopes. Charleville's Cosmos Centre is dedicated to ensuring visitors enjoy the wonder of the outback night sky. The guides share their knowledge and allow you to observe binary stars, star clusters, planets and the Moon. Ask yourself have you ever:- Seen the rings of Saturn, Viewed star clusters 17,000 light years away, Seen the craters on the Moon, Wondered about dwarf planets or seen the sun through a telescope? During the day why not look at the only star in the sky, the sun! Their special solar scope allows you to see the solar flares. It's fun, it's interesting and well worth a trip to the dark open skies of Queensland's Outback. Offering day and night experiences, it’s time to book now....
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Charleville Historic House Museum

87 Alfred Street, Charleville QLD 4470
There aren't too many buildings in Charleville that can boast a history as long and colour as the Charleville Historic House Museum. Dating back to 1887 the building was purpose built as Charleville's first national bank, before it went onto become a private boarding house until the 1970's when it was purchased by the Charleville and District Historical Society. It then became the museum it is today. Filled to the brim with treasures of yesteryear, some dating back as far as the 1800's, you'll be surprised at what you'll find and it's well worth your time to take a look. Many of the original features of the bank still remain which include marble fireplaces and the vault. The display is completed with a large early day machinery display in the grounds including a life size replica Cobb & Co Coach, Rail Ambulance and Steam Engine. ...
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Stars, Parks and Legends Drive

Visitor Information Centre, Charleville QLD 4470
Take the Stars, Parks and Legends self drive tour and discover the wonder of the night skies at Charleville's Cosmos Centre. Visit the Boulder Opal town of Quilpie with its opal fossicking and displays, Powerhouse Museum and River Walk. Marvel at Windorah's Solar Farm and climb the stunning red sand hills for unforgettable sunset moments. Explore the magnificent Welford National Park with its red river gum and coolabah lined waters and follow one of the scenic tourist drives. Take a break in Jundah on the banks of the Thomson River - an ideal spot for some scenic fishing and river drives. Explore the Barcoo Shire Museum offering a window into the early pioneering times. En route to Stonehenge, watch for the sign posted Native Well, once a valuable source of water for Indigenous people and call into the friendly Stonehenge Visitor Information Centre. Uncover Longreach's tours and attractions - maybe join a guided tour of the Qantas 747 and 707 jets or ride an authentic Cobb & Co. coach through the scrub....