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▶ Winton

▶ Boulia

▶ Tobermorey

▶ Gem Tree

▶ Alice Springs

▶ Yulara

▶ Warakurna

▶ Warburton

▶ Tjukayirla

▶ Laverton

Through the Heart of Australia – from Laverton WA to Winton QLD – 1600km of bitumen and 1100km of gravel. BUY the Travel Journal, DOWNLOAD the APP & PODCAST for this Great Road Trip. Tick these beauties off your bucket list: Travel Australia’s Longest Shortcut E info@outbackway.org.au outbackway.org.au

A cultural and heritage styled interpretive centre honouring our nation’s workers.

▶ Journey through 14 buildings housing some 22 displays and exhibitions

▶ Set on over 5.5 acres of landscaped gardens surrounding a bore fed billabong

▶ Enjoy the convenience of our BBQ, picnic and children’s playground facilities

▶ Multi-purpose main street entry with affordable retail destination committed to quality and stylish ranges including Australian gift lines

127 Oak Street, Barcaldine P 07 4651 1949 E awhc1991@bigpond.com australianworkersheritagecentre.com.au

86 Outback Queensland Traveller’s Guide 2023 CENTRAL WEST

Head west on The Overlanders Way, where just four hours’ drive west of Townsville, Outback Queensland’s North West region begins. Passing through Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry to Mount Isa, this adventure is packed with dinosaur fossils, jaw-dropping scenery and mining history that will lead you deep underground. Take a detour to visit the spectacular Cobbold Gorge – with its ‘must do’ glass-bottom bridge.

Follow Australia’s Dinosaur Trail through Hughenden and Richmond to discover a range of unique experiences not offered anywhere else in Australia: the Flinders Discovery Centre and ‘Hughie’ the lifesize replica of a Muttaburrasaurus in Hughenden, and Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond. While in Richmond cool off at Lake Fred Tritton.

In Cloncurry don’t miss the John Flynn Place Museum, Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum, Clem Walton Dam or Chinaman Creek Dam near Cloncurry. Relax at the Julia Creek Artesian Baths or see a live dunnart at At The Creek Visitor Information Centre.

Immerse yourself in ancient history at Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park, Adels Grove and the Riversleigh World Heritage Site with its 25-millionyear-old fossils. Outback at Isa and the Hard Times Underground Mine Tour is a must do in Mount Isa, along with the Underground Hospital and Museum.