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Charters Towers

Dive into the charm of Charters Towers, where the Gold Rush days dance in the air! Stroll past vintage buildings and lively markets, savoring local flavors and friendly chats. Don’t miss the stunning views from Towers Hill and a peek at the hauntingly beautiful ghost towns. It’s a vibrant slice of history waiting to delight your senses!

Recommendations

Landmark4.6/5

Towers Hill Lookout

Towers Hill Lookout offers breathtaking panoramic views of Southern Cross and the surrounding landscape, making it an iconic spot for sunset photography and a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Outdoor4.1/5

Lissner Park

Culture4.7/5

Stock Exchange Arcade

Landmark3.6/5

Australia Post - Charters Towers Post Shop

Culture4.7/5

Zara Clark Museum

Culture4.4/5

Ambulance Museum

Landmark4.7/5

Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre

Landmark

Towers Hill Reserve

Outdoor4.5/5

Centenary Park

Landmark4.3/5

Charters Towers Swimming Pool

Outdoor4.4/5

Buckland's Hill

Landmark4.8/5

Charters Towers Wall of History

Culture4.4/5

The World Theatre Gallery Cinema

Shop

Lynd Highway

Landmark1/5

The Charters Tower Pioneer Cemerery Graveyard

Landmark4.3/5

Charters Towers Venus Gold Battery

Landmark3.6/5

Charters Towers Railway Station

Cafe$$$3.9/5

Stock Exchange Cafe

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Salt Lane Cafe

Stays

Stay4.75/5

Kernow Charters Towers

Stay4.45/5

Gold City Motel

Stay4.35/5

HILLVIEW MOTEL

Stay4.2/5

Heritage Lodge Motel Charters Towers

Stay4.2/5

Charters Towers Motel

Stay4.15/5

Country Road Motel

Stay4/5

Cattleman's Rest Motor Inn

Stay4/5

Park Hotel Motel

Stay3.85/5

Commercial Hotel Charters Towers

Stay3.7/5

Aussie Outback Oasis Holiday Park

Stay3.6/5

The Rix Hotel Motel

Stay3.6/5

Waverley Hotel

Stay4.5/5

Dalrymple Tourist Van Park

Things To Do
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4.7/5

1 h 15 mins

Charters Towers Venus Gold Battery Experience

A “must-do” experience for visitors to the Towers. The 150 years old Venus Gold Battery (Mill) crushed ore from the underground mines to extract the valuable gold. Through an amazing audio-visual experience and guided tour, discover how gold was processed during the colourful North Queensland goldrush. On the outskirts of Charters Towers is the oldest and largest surviving Battery in Queensland – the Venus Gold Battery. Built in 1872, this crushing mill provided gold extraction facilities to miners for over a century. The huge “stampers” pounded day and night extracting the precious gold from quartz up until 1973. Suitable for all ages. A great experience for groups, visitors and those who love history…

$25.20

4.5/5

1 h 15 mins

Walking History Tour of Charters Towers

Charters Towers began with the discovery of gold over 150 years ago – one of the biggest gold rushes in Australian history. Hear the fascinating story behind the town’s name, the colourful characters, streets and grand buildings including the Royal Hotel and Stock Exchange Arcade on this guided tour. When gold was found by an Aboriginal boy in 1871, Charters Towers became the richest city in Queensland and second largest after Brisbane, boasting a stock exchange, grand buildings and houses, fine shops, wide streets, electricity, gaslights, telegraph and the telephone – it had everything. Residents nicknamed their town “The World.”

$19.80

4.3/5

1 h 30 mins

Walking Ghost Tour of Charters Towers

Walk the spooky streets of Charters Towers after dark. Hear historical ghost stories about the town, including the ghost in the glass, a haunted hotel, the legendary “Tragedy on Mosman Street” and experience the eerie stock exchange after hours… On certain tours we have been granted access to the World Theatre.