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Founded in 1871 after the discovery of a gold nugget, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/charters-towers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECharters Towers\u003C/a\u003E was established as a place for prospectors to find their fortune in the gold fields. Over the next 36 years, they turned up over 200 tonnes of gold.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, although the rush has run its course, Charters Towers remains as a town of the true Australian Outback.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll roads lead to Charters Towers, or at least, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Journey/Overlanders-Way\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOverlanders\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Journey/Great-Inland-Way\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Inland Way \u003C/a\u003Ecut right through it, so if ever you find yourself riding along those routes, consider staying a while at Charters. For your convenience, this is an express guide to discovering the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/01/guide-to-country-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ereal Outback\u003C/a\u003E in Charters Towers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Get the lay of the land with a walking tour\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-28233 alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/charters-towers-1-by-megan-mackinnon-691x460.jpg\" alt=\"Mosman Street, Charters Towers\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/charters-towers-1-by-megan-mackinnon.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/charters-towers-1-by-megan-mackinnon-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/charters-towers-1-by-megan-mackinnon-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf reading a town’s history in a guidebook is a bit passé for you, get your dose of gold, ghosts and grandeur with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECharters Towers Historical Walking Tours\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese tours are led by expert guide Erica Finlay, who, for just an hour of your time, will regale you with tales about the town’s profiteers, World War II involvement, and booming agricultural industry. It’s not just all just about the gold rush.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the name “Stan Pollard” means nothing to you, you’ll soon find out as you make your way up Mosman and Gill Streets and hear all about how this local legend made his fortune and what his ghost is up to now.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Catch sunset atop Towers Hill\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411588\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411588\" class=\"wp-image-411588 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/queenslandweekender-instagram-61-ig-18057653491099865-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/queenslandweekender-instagram-61-ig-18057653491099865-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/queenslandweekender-instagram-61-ig-18057653491099865-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-411588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/queenslandweekender/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@queenslandweekender\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou won’t find a big backlit Charters Towers sign at the top of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Attraction/Towers-Hill-Lookout-and-Amphitheatre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETowers Hill\u003C/a\u003E, but you will find one that says “The World”. This nickname was earned back when the town was the second biggest city in Queensland. Locals used to say that you could find everything you desired here with no reason to travel anywhere else.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith its summit 420 metres above sea level, this rocky pinnacle is the very best way to get a lay of the land and catch a sorbet sunset every evening.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the day you’ll need more than binoculars to see all of Charters though – the Regional Council looks after a geographical area bigger than Tasmania, which explains why the horizon seems to stretch on forever.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter dark, the action fires up, with a daily screening of \u003Cem\u003EGhosts After Dark\u003C/em\u003E, a film that covers the basics of Charters’ gold boom. It’s a fitting location to hear about the gold rush as Towers Hill was the very spot a young Aboriginal boy named Jupiter (who the famous casino is named after) first discovered a chunk of alluvial gold back in 1871 and founded the town.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFast forward many, many years and gold fossickers still arrive in droves, armed with metal detectors, in search of those golden nuggets. For anyone running a fever, you can legally fossick at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/north-qld/youngs-block\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYoung’s Block\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Knock back a Whitbreads\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAppropriate for all ages, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://whitbreadscordials.com.au/products/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitbreads\u003C/a\u003E  cordials are the perfect, refreshing beverage to take the edge off the outback heat, and stir up some nostalgia.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA vital part of Charters Towers’ history, Whitbreads has been serving fizzy drinks to locals since 1896. To this day. All 25 flavours are manufactured, bottled and distributed from an independently-run factory in Charters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir Splash Cola and Sarsaparilla flavours are made using a top secret formula, and have stayed almost exactly the same since the company was first established. You can pick up a bottle of Whitbreads at most local stores for a couple of bucks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. See how gold was extracted\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-28230 size-standard-landscape alignnone\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/venus-battery-tour-3-by-megan-mackinnon-691x460.jpg\" alt=\"Venus Gold Battery\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/venus-battery-tour-3-by-megan-mackinnon.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/venus-battery-tour-3-by-megan-mackinnon-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/venus-battery-tour-3-by-megan-mackinnon-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECharters Towers isn’t just about gold, but gold is still a big part of the town’s history. Back in the fossicking days, it was known as ‘the vault’ of Queensland, and there’s nowhere better to appreciate this rich history than at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/Venus-Gold-Battery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EVenus Gold Battery\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s the closest you’ll get to seeing exactly how gold was extracted out of Charters Towers. The tour will foster a real appreciation for the effort that went into the operation (the long-retired gold stamping machines uses to pummel one teaspoon of gold out of every tonne of ore back in the day) and speaks to the mentality of prospectors at the time who would have done anything for a lump of gold.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Meet some longhorns\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-44818\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/texas-longhorn-wagon-tours-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/texas-longhorn-wagon-tours.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/texas-longhorn-wagon-tours-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/texas-longhorn-wagon-tours-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey build things bigger in the west, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/Texas-Longhorn-Wagon-Tours-and-Safaris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETexas Longhorn Tours \u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E \u003C/a\u003Eat Leahton Park is no exception.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERun by Michael Bethel, the 110,000-acre cattle station sits 10 kilometres outside of Charters Towers. Asian Water Buffalo, Scottish Highlanders, American Bison, African Watusi and Indian Gyr cattle all roam over the station, and you can see them all on one of Leahton Park’s outback safaris.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis farm is also home to the largest herd of purebred Texas Longhorns in Australia. Pride among them, a steer called J.R. who cracked the 2013 record for having the longest horns in the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen he’s not tending to the farm, Michael runs the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bethelsaddlery.com.au/index.php/horseshoe-b-saddlery-main/horseshoe-b-saddlery-pricing/86-saddle-making/121-about-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBethel Saddlery\u003C/a\u003E,  designing and crafting premium saddles that are then shipped all over the world. They’re the saddle of choice amongst Aussie stockmen and Texan cowboys, and after a tour of the saddlery, you’ll see why.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Swap Ghost Stories\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411608\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411608\" class=\"size-standard-landscape wp-image-411608\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/overlandersway-instagram-61-ig-18047636290179595-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/overlandersway-instagram-61-ig-18047636290179595-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/overlandersway-instagram-61-ig-18047636290179595-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-411608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alison_fairleigh/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@alison_fairleigh\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, this being the Outback, there’s a decent number of local ghost stories whispering around Charters Towers. You can hear some of the lore from locals at the pub, or join the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/ghost-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECharters Towers Ghost Tour\u003C/a\u003E on Gill Street for a ghostly walk through the old city centre after dark.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom ghosts who haunt their places of work, to a double murder in the Royal Private Hotel, to a bloodstained table that marks the spot of a cold-blooded shooting inside \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Attraction/The-World-Theatre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe World Theatre\u003C/a\u003E,  there’s no shortage of stories.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Go to a real auction\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-411590 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/133405-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to see a whole lot of heifers, it’s worth checking out the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Attraction/Dalrymple-Sales-Yards-Cattle-Sales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDalrymple Cattle Saleyards\u003C/a\u003E each Wednesday for a dose of cowboys and cattle.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe saleyards are definitely off the tourist track, so a day under the auction roof will provide one of the best and most authentic glimpses into the agriculture industry.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeef is big business in these parts, with beasts going for as much as luxury cars sometimes. The flurry and excitement of the crowd as they go under the hammer is palpable.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Catch the latest flick at the drive-in\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411611\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411611\" class=\"wp-image-411611 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/charterstowerstorsdrivein-instagram-61-ig-1325997257585491064_1538317749-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/charterstowerstorsdrivein-instagram-61-ig-1325997257585491064_1538317749-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/charterstowerstorsdrivein-instagram-61-ig-1325997257585491064_1538317749-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-411611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/charterstowerstorsdrivein/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@charterstowerstorsdrivein\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the oldest drive-in theatres in Queensland (and only one of four still in operation that we know of), \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.torsdrive-in.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETors Drive-In\u003C/a\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E is a remnant of a long gone era. They’ve been rolling films since 1966, and these days they’re still offering a vintage experience at vintage prices.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery night features a double bill, covered under the cost of your ticket, so you can catch both films on the same night, so it’s perfect for date night or some lowkey entertainment for the family.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFuel up at the snack bar and you’ll walk away with change from a $10 note. They have everything you need to round out an outback movie experience including popcorn, choc tops, and yes, even Whitbreads.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERoll up early for a prime park and then sit back and enjoy a feature beneath the stars.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Road trip to Ravenswood\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-3312 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/imperial-hotel-ravenswood-17.-photo-by-len-zell_lr-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot technically in Charters Towers, but still pretty close and worth a visit, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/Ravenswood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERavenswood \u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eis a quaint little town just 90km north-east of Charters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a town of roughly 350 people, rattling around infrastructure built to suit a population 25 times bigger. These days, the town consists of a general store/post office, a primary school and two pubs, so don’t blink or you’ll miss it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat’s remarkable about Ravenswood is that while most other towns begin to dilapidate, Ravenswood seems untouched by the passage of time. The city centre is spotless, and the beautiful architecture have earned the entire town of Ravenswood a lofty heritage-listing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EArchitectural buffs can expect lovely lattice work, two-storey buildings with balconies, and stained-glass windows alongside buildings stuck in a time warp like the Historic Miners Home.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Catch the goldfield ashes\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411615\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411615\" class=\"size-standard-landscape wp-image-411615\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/townsvillenorthqueensland-instagram-61-ig-17845616662352375-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-411615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/townsvillenorthqueensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@townsvillenorthqueensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Boxing Day Test match might be famous in Aussie households, but there’s a rival cricket competition in Charters Towers, as teams go bat-to-bat for the Goldfield Ashes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 1948 and going strong ever since, this is the largest amateur cricket competition in the southern hemisphere. Held over the Australia Day long weekend, approximately 250 cricket teams flock from miles around to bat for the title of champion. Lawns are mowed, pitches are carved and private properties turn over their paddocks for this heralded cricket cup. If you’re lucky enough to have your visit coincide with this momentous event, consider picking up a bat yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to stay?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_411617\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411617\" class=\"wp-image-411617 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/supportlocaltownsville-instagram-61-ig-18032520301150599-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/supportlocaltownsville-instagram-61-ig-18032520301150599-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/supportlocaltownsville-instagram-61-ig-18032520301150599-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-411617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/supportlocaltownsville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@supportlocaltownsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor somewhere fresh and new, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/kernow-charters-towers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKernow\u003C/a\u003E  offers 15 stylishly appointed and self-contained apartments with one or two bedrooms. All offer easy pool access to escape the outback heat.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a road trip has brought you to Charters, park at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bivouacjunction.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBivouac Junction\u003C/a\u003E. Here, you have the choice of eight basic cabins, powered or unpowered caravan and camping sites from $13 a night. The park is so big you could easily have trouble finding your neighbours in low season.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/qld/townsville-surrounds/aussie-outback-oasis-holiday-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBIG 4 Aussie Outback Oasis Cabins & Van Village\u003C/a\u003E \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E has accessibility to the town centre and attractions like the Venus Gold Battery and Miner’s Cottage. Choose between cabins, caravan and camping sites and stay close to all the action.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to keep closer to the coast, check out Townsville’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/townsville-accommodation?PG=1&SG=12156D00AAD1461DB7F463288C87555D&PS=10&L=f7de46e0fda243fb96d76ff47a1ee1ab#spanel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eaccommodation options nearby\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"text/plain"},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1582743618000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EMore than just gold.  \u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"things-to-do-in-charters-towers","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/108811-634.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/108811-634.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"All the best things to do in Charters Towers","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/gb/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Townsville","url":"/content/teq/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Things to do Charters Towers","url":"/content/teq/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2021_TSV_ChartersTowers_TexasLonghornTours_CountryLife_AWOLFamily_142823.jpg","alt":"Texas Longhorn Tours | things to do Charters Towers","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Catherine\t Blake","resourcePath":"/content/teq/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2025-01-29T03:53:22.846Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/C/CXneAuruq8SV90SKwVPx/profile.profile.image","alt":"Catherine\t Blake"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERed dirt, blue skies, and only 134 clicks inland from \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" title=\"Townsville\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E, this is one of Queensland's most accessible Outback destinations. Founded in 1871 after the discovery of a gold nugget, \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da5d5f1565045da011b-charters-towers\" title=\"Charters Towers\"\u003ECharters Towers\u003C/a\u003E was established as a place for prospectors to find their fortune in the gold fields. Over the next 36 years, they turned up over 200 tonnes of gold.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, although the rush has run its course, Charters Towers remains a true Aussie outback town - and just so happens to be the location of the newest heart-pumping season of Australian Survivor. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll roads lead to Charters Towers, or at least, the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/driving-overlanders-way\" title=\"Overlanders Way road trip\"\u003EOverlanders\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262a22880253d74c4b6b2-great-inland-way\" title=\"Great Inland Way\"\u003EGreat Inland Way \u003C/a\u003Ecut right through it, so if ever you find yourself riding along those routes, consider staying a while to explore. Here are the best things to do in Charters Towers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Get the lay of the land with a wander\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image3d14bad3-e194-4f03-8a4a-1c902ac9b24d":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_CountryLife_MarkFitz_141914.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_CountryLife_MarkFitz_141914.jpg","alt":"Walking through the main street of Charters Towers, Telegraph Office Clock Tower | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3d14bad3-e194-4f03-8a4a-1c902ac9b24d.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122801920/2020-tsv-charterstowers-countrylife-markfitz-141914.jpeg","uuid":"eab9a3c3-5e9c-42ba-9a3b-14d462788166","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis might not be the big smoke, but you could easily spend an hour or so walking around town to get your dose of gold, ghosts and grandeur. Between quirky shops, heritage buildings and friendly locals it's easy to get the vibe of Charters Towers. And if you prefer to be led by history, drop into the Visitors Information Centre to get a map for the Charters Towers One Square Mile trail which showcases the civic buildings, historic hotels and charming cottages - and some street art too. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Catch sunset from Towers Hill\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image3e0fd9b9-ac08-4883-b8d0-3c081c4782eb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_TowersHillLookout_Outback_MarkFitz_141913.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_TowersHillLookout_Outback_MarkFitz_141913.jpg","alt":"Watching sunset from Towers Hill Lookout | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3e0fd9b9-ac08-4883-b8d0-3c081c4782eb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122801968/2020-tsv-charterstowers-towershilllookout-outback-markfitz-141913.jpeg","uuid":"a3b73721-238f-4eba-966e-869b78960562","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_219276846":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou won’t find a big backlit Charters Towers sign at the top of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f9b7b935fbe730def69-towers-hill-lookout-and-amphitheatre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Towers Hill Lookout Charters Towers\"\u003ETowers Hill\u003C/a\u003E, but you will find one that says “The World”. This nickname was earned back when the town was the second biggest city in Queensland, and locals used to say that you could find everything you desired here with no reason to travel anywhere else.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith its summit 420 metres above sea level, this rocky pinnacle is the very best spot to catch a sorbet sunset. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the day you’ll need more than binoculars to see all of Charters though – the Regional Council looks after a geographical area bigger than Tasmania, which explains why the horizon seems to stretch on forever.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter dark, the action fires up in the amphitheatre with a daily screening of \u003Ci\u003EGhosts After Dark\u003C/i\u003E, a film that covers the basics of Charters’ gold boom. It’s a fitting location to hear about the gold rush as Towers Hill was the very spot a young Aboriginal boy named Jupiter (who the famous casino is named after) first discovered a chunk of alluvial gold back in 1871 and founded the town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFast forward many, many years and gold fossickers still arrive in droves, armed with metal detectors, in search of those golden nuggets. For anyone running a fever, you can legally fossick at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/north-qld/youngs-block\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fossicking Charters Towers\"\u003EYoung’s Block\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Knock back a Whitbreads\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhitbreads' cordials are the perfect, refreshing beverage to take the edge off the outback heat, and stir up some nostalgia - a vital part of Charters Towers’ history, Whitbreads has been serving fizzy drinks to locals since 1896. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo this day, all 25 flavours are manufactured, bottled and distributed from an independently-run factory right here in Charters.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir Splash Cola and Sarsaparilla flavours are made using a top secret formula, and have stayed almost exactly the same since the company was first established. You can pick up a bottle of Whitbreads at most local stores for a couple of bucks.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. See how gold was extracted\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageae6cfe11-297f-48c5-b822-9614b73e4547":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_VenusBatteryTour_CountryLife_meganMackinnon","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_VenusBatteryTour_CountryLife_meganMackinnon","alt":"Venus Gold Battery | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageae6cfe11-297f-48c5-b822-9614b73e4547.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802020/2020-out-venusbatterytour-countrylife-meganmackinnon.jpeg","uuid":"4435f531-b6c2-4177-985c-9574ea5bfcfa","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_840869005":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBack in the fossicking days, this town was known as ‘the vault’ of Queensland, and there’s nowhere better to appreciate this rich history than at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-6094998276cc9741561f37ef-charters-towers-venus-gold-battery\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Charters Towers Venus Gold Battery\"\u003EVenus Gold Battery\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe guided tour will foster a real appreciation for the effort that went into extracting gold (the long-retired gold stamping machines uses to pummel one teaspoon of gold out of every tonne of ore back in the day) and speaks to the mentality of prospectors at the time who would have done anything for a lump of gold.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Meet some Texans\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagef04fc876-6b99-4acb-a849-8ede84be160a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_TexasLonghornTour_MarkFitz_CountryLife_141866.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_TexasLonghornTour_MarkFitz_CountryLife_141866.jpg","alt":"Texas Longhorn Safari experience | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagef04fc876-6b99-4acb-a849-8ede84be160a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802073/2020-tsv-charterstowers-texaslonghorntour-markfitz-countrylife-141866.jpeg","uuid":"2b10dcf2-8dc6-42f9-85e4-83d441ca9193","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1668080577":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThey build things bigger in the west, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612eaeeeaaf773cf4404-texas-longhorn-tours\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Texas Longhorn Tours Charters Towers\"\u003ETexas Longhorn Tours\u003C/a\u003E is no exception.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 110,000-acre cattle station sits just 10 kilometres outside of Charters Towers. Asian Water Buffalo, Scottish Highlanders, American Bison, African Watusi and Indian Gyr cattle all roam over the station, and you can see them all on one of the guided outback safaris.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis farm is also home to the largest herd of purebred Texas Longhorns in Australia - some of the longest horned cattle in the world. Pride among them, a steer called J.R. who cracked the 2013 Guiness World Record with horns measuring over 10ft. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Swap ghost stories\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image1af8e294-c277-4313-93e4-bb603f16f0fa":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowersCityHall_CountryLife_AWOLFamily_142819.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowersCityHall_CountryLife_AWOLFamily_142819.jpg","alt":"Historic City Hall building, Exploring Charters Towers | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1af8e294-c277-4313-93e4-bb603f16f0fa.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802126/2020-tsv-charterstowerscityhall-countrylife-awolfamily-142819.jpeg","uuid":"96728394-a3cc-4b4a-93c6-0648893fc49b","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1273101476":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor a town founded on blood, sweat and toil, you can bet there are some spooky stories too. Hear some of the lore from locals at the pub, or join the Haunted Charters Towers Ghost Tour for a ghostly walk through the old city centre after dark.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom ghosts who haunt their places of work, to a double murder in the Royal Private Hotel, to a bloodstained table that marks the spot of a cold-blooded shooting inside The World Theatre,  there’s no shortage of spine-tingling tales. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Go to a real auction\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1402375886":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s worth checking out the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f9c7b935fbe730def7e-dalrymple-sales-yards--cattle-sales\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dalrymple Sales Yards - Cattle Sales\"\u003EDalrymple Cattle Saleyards\u003C/a\u003E each Wednesday for a dose of cowboys and cattle.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe saleyards are definitely off the tourist track, so a day under the auction roof will provide one of the best and most authentic glimpses into the agriculture industry. Beef is big business in these parts, with beasts going for as much as luxury cars sometimes. The flurry and excitement of the crowd as they go under the hammer is palpable.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Catch the latest flick at the drive-in\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagee20fe489-4742-4899-bdef-46485ce8697e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_ChartersTowers_DrivingHoliday_@charterstowerstorsrriveIn.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_ChartersTowers_DrivingHoliday_@charterstowerstorsrriveIn.jpg","alt":"Charter Towers ","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagee20fe489-4742-4899-bdef-46485ce8697e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802194/2020-out-charterstowers-drivingholiday-%40charterstowerstorsrrivein.jpeg","uuid":"53fa040b-883d-45ee-8146-781f28cfcff6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/charterstowerstorsdrivein/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@charterstowerstorsdrivein\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_890379919":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the oldest drive-in theatres in Queensland (and only one of four still in operation that we know of), Tors Drive-In \u003Ca href=\"http://www.charterstowershistoricaltours.com.au/\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eis a remnant of a long gone era. They’ve been rolling films since 1966, and these days they’re still offering a vintage experience at vintage prices.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery night has a double feature: the perfect date night or lowkey entertainment for the family.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFuel up at the snack bar and you’ll walk away with change from a $10 note. They have everything you need to round out an outback movie experience including popcorn, choc tops, and yes, even Whitbreads.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoll up early for a prime park and then sit back and enjoy a feature beneath the stars.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Road trip to Ravenswood\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageeddbd7b8-762d-404f-9fde-bbe4bcf67a79":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2013_TSV_Ravenswood_ImperialHotel_CountryLife_PandDScott_129572.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2013_TSV_Ravenswood_ImperialHotel_CountryLife_PandDScott_129572.jpg","alt":"Imperial Hotel Ravenswood | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageeddbd7b8-762d-404f-9fde-bbe4bcf67a79.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802249/2013-tsv-ravenswood-imperialhotel-countrylife-panddscott-129572.jpeg","uuid":"6195bae5-3d75-42e0-acdc-ff20d5a12a48","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_925163607":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENot technically in Charters Towers (it's 90km north-east) but well worth a visit is the quaint little town of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d5a2880253d74c44aed-ravenswood\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ravenswood\"\u003ERavenswood\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a population of roughly 350. these days the town consists of a general store/post office, a primary school and two pubs, so don’t blink or you’ll miss it. But what’s remarkable about Ravenswood is that it seems untouched by the passage of time. The city centre is spotless, and the beautiful architecture has earned the entire town of Ravenswood a lofty heritage-listing. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArchitectural buffs can expect lovely lattice work, two-storey buildings with balconies, and stained-glass windows alongside buildings stuck in a time warp like the Historic Miners Home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Catch the goldfield ashes\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imaged00a219d-f9e1-4889-a5f5-a2e604aac6c9":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Cricketfield_Countrylife_@townsvillenorthqueensland.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2020_OUT_Cricketfield_Countrylife_@townsvillenorthqueensland.jpg","alt":"Cricket Field","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged00a219d-f9e1-4889-a5f5-a2e604aac6c9.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802297/2020-out-cricketfield-countrylife-%40townsvillenorthqueensland.jpeg","uuid":"5ea679ff-5bec-42c7-8c82-11b7a7ad10c3","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/townsvillenorthqueensland/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@townsvillenorthqueensland\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_558834683":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Boxing Day Test match might be famous in Aussie households, but there’s a rival cricket competition in Charters Towers, as teams go bat-to-bat for the Goldfield Ashes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 1948 and going strong ever since, this is the largest amateur cricket competition in the southern hemisphere. Held each January, approximately 250 cricket teams flock from miles around to bat for the title of champion. Lawns are mowed, pitches are carved and private properties turn over their paddocks for this heralded cricket cup. If you’re lucky enough to have your visit coincide with this momentous event, consider picking up a bat yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to stay in Charters Towers\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageb601d861-f168-4426-8c25-0484e12e064e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_BIG4AussieOutbackOasisHolidayPark_CountryLife_@big4charterstowers.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_ChartersTowers_BIG4AussieOutbackOasisHolidayPark_CountryLife_@big4charterstowers.jpg","alt":"Big4 Aussie Outback Oasis Holiday Park | things to do Charters Towers","srcUriTemplate":"/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageb601d861-f168-4426-8c25-0484e12e064e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1738122802346/2020-tsv-charterstowers-big4aussieoutbackoasisholidaypark-countrylife-%40big4charterstowers.jpeg","uuid":"ddc59f26-299f-4c9f-856d-e3b1b645726c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/big4charterstowers/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@big4charterstowers\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_341258614":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor somewhere fresh and new, \u003Ca title=\"Kernow Charter Towers\" href=\"Kernow\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKernow\u003C/a\u003E offers 15 stylishly appointed and self-contained apartments with one or two bedrooms. All offer easy pool access to escape the outback heat.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a road trip has brought you to Charters, park at Bivouac Junction. Here, you have the choice of eight basic cabins, powered or unpowered caravan and camping sites from $20 a night. The park is so big you could easily have trouble finding your neighbours in low season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261a3aeeeaaf773cf4c85-big4-aussie-outback-oasis-holiday-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Big4 Aussie Outback Oasis Holiday Park Charters Towers\"\u003EBIG 4 Aussie Outback Oasis \u003C/a\u003E has accessibility to the town centre and attractions like the Venus Gold Battery and Miner’s Cottage. Choose between cabins, caravan and camping sites and stay close to all the action.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for more places to eat, play and stay? 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