Attractions in Cloncurry

 Tour    Museum    Heritage site    Nature experience  Photo opportunity

 

Chinaman Creek Dam and Recreational Area  Nature experience

Just 3km from town, enjoy a relaxing picnic by the water while gazing upon Mount Leviathan - known to the locals as Black Mountian because of its black-ore.
Address: Barkly Highway   Phone : 07 4742 1361   www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au


John Flynn Place Museum & Art Gallery  Museum

Dedicated to Rev. John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, this museum reflects the conditions of outback life at the turn of the century and includes personal memorabilia and photographs of Flynn himself.
Address: Cnr King & Daintree Sts   Phone : (07) 4742 2778   www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au


Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex  Nature experience

Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Complex has ample parking and something for everyone. If you are stopping for lunch there is a covered BBQ area and a children’s playground set in the shaded parklands, a scenic lookout and outdoor equipment displays.
Address: McIlwraith Street   Phone : 07 47421361   www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au


Cloncurry Airport   Heritage site

The original QANTAS hanger is still in use today. A sign with the company's original name, "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service", is still displayed above the hangar door. Fascinating monuments commemorate air activities over the years.
Address: Sir Hudson Fysh Drive   Phone : 07 4742 1361  


Cloncurry Cemetery   Heritage site

The resting place of many Cloncurry Pioneers, where early graves dating back to the 1880s include Cloncurry's first School Teacher Mary Allen and Dame Mary Gilmore D.B.E. This cemetery includes the Afgan Section, a reminder of the brave Cameleers.
Address: Sir Hudson Fysh Drive     


Cloncurry Court House   Heritage site

Built in 1898, a police magistrate was appointed in 1882, and a district court in 1889. The first sitting of the new court took place in 1900. It was a circuit court centre and mining warden's court until 1963. Restored in 1977.
Address: Sheaffe Street     


Cloncurry Lookout  Photo opportunity

Just 2km from town, this is a favourite vantage point to look across Cloncurry River to the town. It’s the best spot to experience the sunrise behind Cloncurry.
Address: Barkly Highway     


Cloncurry Racecourse  Photo opportunity

Enjoy fun and country hospitality at the races. Ask a local when the next race meet is on.
Address: Hensley Drive   Phone : 07 4742 1144  


Cloncurry/ Mary Kathleen Memorial Park Museum  Museum

The museum houses memorabilia on the now deserted town of Mary Kathleen, including local history and photographs.See the comprehensive gem and mineral collection and the museum’s prize possession, Burke’s water bottle.
Address: McIlwraith Street/Flinders Highway   Phone : (07) 4742 1631   www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au


Post Office   Heritage site

A post office was first built on this site in 1885. Cloncurry was designated a Country Post Office in 1871, a Money Order Office in 1883 and an official Electric Telegraph Station the same year.
Address: Cnr Sheaffe & Scarr Streets