Experience the Overlander's Way

From the Great Barrier Reef to the heart of Australia

For more than 100 years pioneers have been discovering the Overlander's Way. Today, travellers can follow in their footsteps on a 1550 kilometre driving adventure across the breadth of Queensland and into the Northern Territory linking the wonders of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef to the rugged Aussie Outback.

The Overlander's Way follows the paths of our droving heroes who brought vast herds of live cattle from the east Kimberley to the coast. The route, which later served as an important supply line during World War Two, starts at Townsville and takes in the Outback towns of Charters Towers, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mount Isa and Camooweal on the Queensland-Northern Territory border and Tennant Creek.


Overlander's Way Highlights


Opera House

Julia Creek
The Julia Creek Opera House was opened at the exact same time as Sydney Opera House. It was renovated in 2007 as part of the Julia Creek Centenary celebrations. The building houses a historical photo gallery of photos over the past 100 years.

City Look Out

Mount Isa
Located on Hilary Street the lookout is the perfect place to take photos of Mount Isa and the Mines. The lookout provides a great 360 degree view of the city and the best time for photos is just on dusk.

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Hughenden Show

Events, local arts and craft, various stalls, displays & entertainment. Experience a country show!
Start Date 01/06/2012
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