Charters Towers Paintball  

The fun and excitement of Paintball has arrived in Charters Towers, with four exciting fields to choose from and new fields under contruction all the time. Corporate groups, Buck's and Hen's parties, sporting teams, schools or just groups of mates, will have a ball - a Paintball in fact.
Address: 168 Cherry Creek Road   Phone : 07 4787 7303   www.charterstowerspaintball.com

'ghosts after dark' Film on Towers Hill  

Towers Hill Lookout is a fantastic area to learn about the regions colourful history through many interesting and factual storyboards whilst taking in the panoramic scenery of Charters Towers.
Address: Mosman Street   Phone : 07 4761 5533   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Horseshoe B Longhorns - Texas Longhorn Wagon & Safari Tours  

Horseshoe B Longhorns is the largest purebred Texas Longhorn herd in Australia and is the only attraction in the country where you can take a horse drawn canvas covered wagon ride viewing these historic ‘wild west’ cattle. Safari tours are also available. Minimum number of passengers applies.
Address: Leahton Park, 441 Urdera Road   Phone : 07 4787 8126   www.texaslonghorn.com.au

The Miner's Cottage  

The Miner's Cottage Museum and Interpretive Centre was established in 1992. It has become a "must see" tourist attraction. Learn about the fabulous gold mining under the streets of Charters Towers and learn how to "pan for real gold".
Address: 26 Deane Street   Phone : 0414 967 369   www.theminerscottage.com.au

Venus Gold Battery  

On the outskirts of the city, the Venus Gold Battery offers an insight into the city's incredible real-life gold rush of the late 19th century. The battery is of national cultural significance as the largest surviving battery relic in Australia.
Address: Gill Street   Phone : 07 4787 4773   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Zara Clark Museum  

The National Trust owned museum houses a large range of collection of photographs, equipment and other memorabilia that reflect Charters Towers' golden past. Friendly volunteers and staff are only too willing to share their special stories and demonstrate some of the equipment that is housed in the historic Burns Philip building, built 1888.
Address: Mosman Street   Phone : 07 4761 5533   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

'ghosts of gold' Gift Shop  

Located in the beautiful Stock Exchange Building the 'ghosts of gold' Gift Shop has local art and crafts, souvenirs, books, shirts and gold. Take a walk through. Join the "CC" tour held every hour from 9.40am or visit the Assay Mining Room.
Address: 76 Mosman Street   Phone : 07 4761 5533   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Historic Ambulance Centre  

The centre dates back to 1903 and was the first ambulance station outside of Brisbane and covered a working area of almost 70,000 sq kms (approximately the size of Tasmania). Here visitors can view a wonderful collect of old vehicles, uniforms and an enormous number of log books recording the cases treated by ambulance officers during the past 100 years. The centre is open on Wednesdays & Sundays and at other times by appointment.
Address: Gill Street   Phone : 07 4761 5533   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

School of Distance Education  

The school of Distance Education offers a unique opportunity for visitors to experience what education is like for many students in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Visitors will have an opportunity to sit in on an audio lesson.
Address: Brisk Street   Phone : 07 4754 6888   www.chartowesde.eq.edu.au

Self Drive Audio Tour  

Hire or purchase your own audio driving tour CD and map, and discover the hidden treasures of Charters Towers at your own pace. Keep it for an hour or a week and visit historic sites you would not find on your own while listening to the interesting commentary as you drive. Available from the Visitor Information Centre.
Address: 74 Mosman Street   Phone : 07 4761 5533   www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Thorpe's Art & Historical Display  

Pottery, Art and Craft, Historical Display and Information.
Address: Macrossan Street   Phone : 07 4770 2507