People Going Places

LAWN HILL (BURKE SHIRE) , QLD

Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame , Longreach, QLD

Discover the history behind some of Australia's bravest and most intrepid explorers - the stockmen and Aborigines of early pioneering Australia at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Over 60 per cent of the collection is on display whilst the remainder has formed a unique work in progress display. The curatorial area is housed behind a glass wall where you are able to view the many artefacts that are yet to be displayed. The themes cover exploration, discovery, settlement, development of Outback properties and industries, living in the Outback and the stock worker. The new touch screen technology also allows you to choose the level of information you wish to receive.

Flinders Discovery Centre , Hughenden, QLD

The Flinders Discovery Centre in Hughenden houses a skeletal life-size replica of the Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni, a dinosaur fossil display including local fossils, and gemstones and fossils from around the world. Other displays include the Porcupine Gorge Light and Sound Show, telling the story of the formation of the gorge over 500 million years, a bioregion exhibition, historical memorabilia and an audiovisual presentation on the development of Hughenden with early settlers.

BRISBANE , QLD

Come to Brisbane and you'll discover a region that's not only filled with energy, you'll also find it's filled with endless things to do.

Roma , QLD

Roma is known as the cradle of Australia's oil and gas industry and is a fitting location for the Big Rig oil and gas museum. Roma was the very first site where oil and gas was discovered in Australia.

Mitchell , QLD

Located on the Warrego Highway 587 kilometres west of Brisbane and 176 kilometres east of Charleville, the town of Mitchell marks the Gateway to Queensland's Outback. The town, on the banks of the Maranoa River, was named in honour of Sir Thomas Mitchell whose exploration of south-west Queensland led to the establishment of several towns in the region.

Hotel Corones , Charleville, QLD

Located in Charleville, a lovely town in Queensland's Outback, the Hotel Corones is a country pub brimming with history and charm. Construction for the hotel dates back to 1924, with the finishing touches made in 1929. Hotel Corones was once known as 'The Leading Hotel of the West' during the World War II and the years after. With a bar that was once the largest in the southern hemisphere, today it's simply a great venue to spend a relaxing day. There's even a beer garden where you can unwind and catch up on the local Charleville gossip.

Bailey Bar Caravan Park , Charleville, QLD

Owners Wendy and Julian invite you to escape relax and experience the West at their little oasis, the Bailey Bar Caravan Park. Situated in King Street, the Bailey Bar is Charleville's Top Tourist Park, conveniently located away from busy and noisy highways and only a short walk to the heart of town. The Bailey Bar team will assist you in every way including showing you into your site and providing information on all that Charleville has to offer.

Augathella , QLD

Augathella, with its fascinating history of bushrangers, bullockies and bullock teams, has some memorable Outback experiences. Don't just drive through - stop and enjoy Augathella's colourful history, characters and humour.

Blackall , QLD

Blackall is located on the Matilda Highway and is name after Sir Samuel Blackall, the second Governor of Queensland. The town was founded in 1846 by explorer Major Thomas Mitchell.

Barcaldine , QLD

Barcaldine's charming facade, one that has earned it the tag of 'Garden City of the West' hides tumultuous tales of a controversial past.

Ilfracombe , QLD

Ilfracombe, named after a small town in Devonshire England, originated in 1891 as a transport nucleus for Wellshot Station, the largest sheep station in the world at the time (in terms of stock numbers). The town had three hotels - each with its own dance hall, a soft drink maker, a coach builder, two general stores, a billiard saloon, a dressmaker, three commission agents, a couple of butchers, a baker and a saddler. Today there are just 350 people living in an shire which covers 6,500 square kilometres.

Gregory Downs , QLD

The old Gregory Downs Hotel holds court as the centre of town society. Originally built to serve passengers on the coach run from Burketown, the hotel is in the historic village of Gregory Downs which accesses the perennially-flowing Gregory River.

Kronosaurus Korner , Richmond, QLD

Richmond is home to the Award winning Kronosaurus Korner. Inside Kronosaurus Korner you'll find the only centre in Australia primarily dedicated to displaying marine reptiles, as well as a very special dinosaur. Minmi, with impressions of its fossilised skin, is considered to be Australia's best-preserved dinosaur skeleton. The Richmond Pliosaur here is Australia's best vertebrate fossil, and one of the world's best skeleton fossils.

Hughenden , QLD

Visit 'Hughie', the seven-metre Muttaburrasaurus and an impressive fossil collection at the Flinders Discovery Centre. While you are there, relive the glory days of sheep production and its subsequent demise in the 'Shearing Straggler' exhibit. A small entry fee applies.

Qantas Founders Museum , Longreach, QLD

The Qantas Founders Museum includes the historic 1922 Qantas hangar.

Ilfracombe Historical Society Incorporation , Ilfracombe, QLD

A wonderful display of machinery, some of it very rare and almost all collected within 100 miles of the town, can be seen at The Ilfracombe Historical Society Incorporation. The display is free of charge, with a donation box located on premises if you feel generous.