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Communities of the Barcaldine Regional Council
m o u tb a c k welcome
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Wa Warm outback welcome 2
Map and distances 4
Events – a chance to meet the locals 6
Situated in the heart of central western Queensland, at Redbank Park. Bring along your fishing rods and
our region offers visitors a warm outback welcome binoculars as it is a great place to cast a line and bird How to get here – all roads lead to our region 8
and experience. This friendly country hospitality watch.
comes naturally to us as our five towns – Alpha, Outback travel tips 9
Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra – all Barcaldine: Garden City of the West
retain and share those good old fashioned, small town Barcaldine is a great place to spend a few days Self-drive 4 wheel drive itineraries – go exploring 10
values and charm. experiencing, exploring and relaxing. Its rich history is
on full display at the Barcaldine and District Historical The Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail 12
Since the late 1800s our main industries have been Museum and the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.
The main street reflects our love of arts and culture with
Other sculptures in our region 13
sheep and cattle production. While we continue to
produce high quality wool and beef, we have developed murals, musical instruments, beautiful gardens and the
windmill. Barcaldine is home to the Tree of Knowledge,
Take the trail – see all our region has to offer 14
a thriving tourism industry to showcase the beauty and
diversity of our region. the reputed birth place of the labour movement in
Freedom of Choice Parks 16
Australia. The award winning structure gives the illusion
Our rich heritage, indigenous culture, natural of a canopy over the Tree. A night time visit will be a Outback Mates 17
landscapes, variety of fauna and flora, lakes and rivers, highlight of your trip, with the Tree beautifully lit.
arts attractions, events and festivals ensure there is Geocaching 17
something for everyone. Take a stroll along Lagoon Creek or the Botanical Walk
and be mesmerised by the native fauna and flora. Bird watching and wildflowers 17
An early morning or late afternoon walk will showcase
the beautiful sunrises and sunsets we experience in the Aramac: Home of the White Bull Genealogy 18
outback. If you are a keen birdwatcher bring along your A visit to the Harry Redford Interpretive Centre is a must
binoculars and camera as this is also the time of day when you arrive in Aramac. You can learn about the Agate fossicking 18
to visit permanent watering holes where the birds will infamous Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) and how a
come to drink. distinctive white bull was his undoing. Keep an eye out Alpha 19
for the Adorabulls that pop up throughout Aramac.
Bring along your fishing rod and enjoy a relaxing day Jericho 23
under the sun. All our communities have a river or two Explore the Tramway Museum, where you can see Aunt
to catch a famous Golden Perch or known locally as Emma RM28 rail motor and memorabilia from the early Barcaldine 27
Yellowbelly. years of settlement.
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If you are an avid geocacher, our region boasts over Get off the beaten track and make your way to the
300 geocaches and we challenge you to stay a while historical sites of Lake Dunn, Gray Rock, Horsetailer’s Muttaburra 41
and find them all. Gorge and the Healing Circle. Along the way keep an
eye out for the 40 metal sculptures that make up the Rural Libraries Queensland 47
Our region has a full events calendar, from sporting Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail with more sculptures being
events to festivals and touring shows, so why not plan added all the time. The Great Artesian Basin 47
your trip around one of our many events.
Muttaburra: Meeting of the waters Information Centres 48
Spend as long as you need to explore all that our region Muttaburra is soaked in history and has beautifully
has to offer… preserved museums that reflect days gone by. The Dr
Arratta Memorial Museum and A.A. Cassimatis General
Alpha: Town of Murals Store and Cottage make you feel like you have stepped
Take a leisurely walk around the town of murals and back through time. After you marvel at the medical
view the 28 murals Alpha has to offer. The murals have memorabilia in the Dr Arratta Memorial Museum, take
been painted by local resident artists and beautifully the time to take a selfie at the Centre of Queensland
pay tribute to the pioneers of the bush and the history monument.
of the district.
The town’s most famous moment was when local
You can soak up Alpha’s history at the Jane Neville Rolfe grazier Doug Langdon uncovered the fossilised skeleton
Art Gallery, the Tivoli Theatre Museum, Beta Hut and the of a dinosaur. The Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni was a
land living, plant eating dinosaur that roamed the earth
Fossilised Forest Sculpture or just relax at Settlers Park. Jericho Drive-In ite Bull
100 million years ago. The discovery of the skeleton was Aramac – Wh
Jericho: On the banks of the Jordan the first of its kind in Australia and is celebrated with
Take a stroll down the main street and stop by the an impressive replica located in the Muttaburrasaurus
Crystal Trumpeters. The structure was created by local Interpretation Centre. Barcaldi
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historians to tell the story of how Joshua won the battle - Tree of e
of Jericho. There is so much to do and see here and every one of Kn owledg
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Time your visit with the once a month double feature and call home. Please feel free to stop and chat and
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showing at the smallest operating drive-in theatre in most importantly – make yourself at home. A burras
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the Southern Hemisphere then spend a night or two
camping along the serene banks of the Jordan River
Forest Sc aurus!
BARCALDINE Communities of the Barcaldine Regional Council
2 REGIONAL COUNCIL Alpha Jericho Barcaldine Aramac Muttaburra 3
ALPHA
Map and distances
From Rockhampton – 440km
From Longreach – 247km
From Townsville – 768km
From Brisbane – 1063km
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To Hughenden To Prairie To Torrens Creek
From Rockhampton – 493km
171 186 232 From Longreach – 194km
To Corfield La To Clermont From Townsville – 732km
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To Winton 92 W E From Brisbane – 1050km
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From Rockhampton – 730km
61 101 67 51 From Longreach – 124km
6 5 From Townsville – 544km
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2 From Brisbane – 1224 km
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Sealed Road Longreach
Ilfracombe
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89 1 Barcaldine to Jericho via Narbethong Road
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80 2 Jericho to Aramac via Lake Dunn
3 Aramac to Gray Rock and Horsetailer’s Gorge
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4 Lake Dunn to Muttaburra via Bowen Downs
Isisford Muttaburra to Longreach
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122 5 Crossmore Road or Alternative Route Road
6 Cramsie Road
Stonehenge Blackall To Tambo
Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail
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Events – a chance to meet the locals
AUGUST DECEMBER
Muttaburra - Races Aramac - Christmas Tree
Barcaldine - Art Competition Alpha - Christmas Tree
Alpha - Golf Open Jericho - Christmas Tree
Muttaburra - Christmas Tree
JANUARY APRIL
All towns - Australia Day All towns - Anzac Day
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Alpha - ICPA Cricket Match Barcaldine - Races
Aramac – Barrels 4 A Cause •B arcaldine Clay Target Club Shoot held on the
fourth Saturday of the month.
• Barcaldine Rifle Club Shoot is held fortnightly
on a Sunday.
• Bingo is held fortnightly in Alpha.
• Catholic Church Mass held twice a month in
Alpha and Jericho.
SEPTEMBER • Markets are held monthly in Alpha, Jericho
Aramac - Ballyneety Rodeo and Campdraft (second Saturday) and fortnightly in Barcaldine
Barcaldine - Westech Field Days (every 3 years) from March to October.
• Movies at the Jericho Drive-In on the third
Saturday of the month except December and
FEBRUARY MAY January.
Alpha - 4B’s Rodeo Aramac - Races
Barcaldine - Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Festival
Alpha - Show ALPHA
Muttaburra - Golf Open • Golf – Sunday
• Alpha Cultural Association – Wednesday and
Thursday
• Alpha Men’s Shed meet on Monday and
OCTOBER Saturday
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Alpha - Campdraft
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• Barcaldine Cultural Association Craft Days –
Wednesday at 9.30am
MARCH • Croquet – Friday at 8.00am
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Barcaldine - Races • Golf – Thursday at 3.00pm and Sunday at
Barcaldine - Clay Target Shoot 12.00pm
Barcaldine - Golf Open • Lawn Bowls – Friday at 5.30pm and Sunday at
All towns - Clean Up Australia Day JUNE 9.30am
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Muttaburra - Muttaburra Stock Show
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• Men’s Shed – Monday and Wednesday at
Alpha - Races
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9.00am to 12.00pm
Barcaldine - Races • Movies – Friday and Sunday at 7.00pm
Barcaldine - Barcaldine Show • QCWA Craft Day – Tuesday at 10.00am
• Tai Chi – Thursday at 9.00am
• Tennis – Tuesday at 6.00pm
NOVEMBER
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Barcaldine - Catholic Fair ALPHA AND BARCALDINE
Barcaldine - Races • Rugby League matches - Saturday from April
to August
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Please check the event calendar on the Barcaldine Regional Council website,
www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au, for event details and what’s on when you are visiting.
MUTTABURRA
• Golf – Sunday at 8.30am
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How to get here – all roads lead to our region Outback travel tips
One reason travellers choose to visit the RUBBISH: Littering in the outback is strictly
ROAD AIR TRAVEL Barcaldine region is to enjoy the charm and prohibited; please dispose of litter in the
friendliness of our small towns. While we appropriate manner.
You can reach the Barcaldine Region via the Qantaslink flies directly into Barcaldine from
have all the facilities and services you need,
Capricorn, Matilda and Landsborough Highways Brisbane twice a week, on Tuesdays and BE PREPARED: Always carry water and a first-
in some towns availability may be limited.
and also from the north, via the Torrens Creek Saturdays. Timetable is subject to change. aid kit and ensure that your spare tyre is at the
We have put together these travel tips to
Road. The Torrens Creek Road has 30km of Travel time is approximately two hours. There correct pressure.
help you enjoy your visit to our region.
unsealed pavement at the Torrens Creek end. are daily flights to Longreach from Brisbane.
However, work is currently underway to seal this PLAN AND CHECK: Forward planning is ROADS: Always check road and weather
section and will be complete by 2022. essential. Travel and road conditions can vary, conditions before travelling into remote areas.
BARCALDINE NEWS AND TRAVEL depending on the weather. Never assume - PHONE COVERAGE: Mobile coverage is
always check before commencing your journey. available in all our towns. However, even a short
RAIL Agents for QantasLink, Rex, Queensland Rail,
FOOD AND FUEL: Some of our service stations distance outside the towns, there is limited or no
Greyhound and Bus Queensland.
have restricted opening hours, so plan ahead mobile coverage. Do not rely on your mobile
Queensland Rail operates trips twice weekly
and stock up on food and fuel. It's also as a means of communication particularly
from Brisbane to Alpha, Jericho and Barcaldine Telephone: 07 4651 1104
important to note that LPG is not available in all in an emergency. A satellite phone or UHF
aboard the Spirit of the Outback passenger
regional areas. It is advisable to contact the radio might be something worth thinking about
train. Enjoy the relaxing and peaceful tranquillity
Visitor Information Centres or Barcaldine (they can be rented) if you are planning on
of train travel. Provision can be made to
transport your car onboard the train. CAR HIRE Regional Council when planning your journey to being in remote areas for any length of time.
ensure you know the location and availability of When visiting the Barcaldine region, please be
Queensland Rail Reservations: 1800 872 467 Car hire vehicles are available from Barcaldine aware that only Telstra sim cards work within
food and fuel supplies. We recommend that you
Car Hire who service Barcaldine, Blackall and our region. Telstra Aldi (or any other third-party
fill up the tank at every opportunity.
beyond. supplier of Telstra) does not provide coverage
COACH TRAVEL Barcaldine Car Hire
BANKING: All our towns have bank facilities but in our beautiful region, the same with Vodafone
EFTPOS or credit card facilities may not be and Optus.
M: 0497 172 755
The Greyhound coach service operates to and available in all local businesses.
E: info@barcaldinecarhire.com.au BREAKDOWNS: If you break down in the
from Rockhampton and Barcaldine on Tuesdays
W: barcaldinecarhire.com.au ANIMALS: Many of our roads have stock or wild outback - stay with the vehicle until help arrives.
and Saturdays. Travel in the air-conditioned
coaches with on board movies and meal animals near the road. Dawn and dusk are the
If flying into Longreach, car hire can be WEATHER CONDITIONS: Outback summers are
breaks along the way. times when animals are most prevalent, so try
obtained from Budget or Avis car hire. hot but much less humid than on the coast and
not to travel at these times. Please slow down -
Avis: 07 4650 1000 and Budget 07 4650 1001 more bearable. Most facilities and transport are
Greyhound reservations: 1300 473 946 they have a habit of behaving unpredictably
and crossing in front of you. air-conditioned. Storms and heavy rains can
occur during summer and minor flooding can
Bus Queensland runs a daily service between
HEAVY VEHICLES: When meeting large vehicles cause some towns to become cut off for a few
Brisbane and Barcaldine.
on narrow roads, slow right down and move off days but this is all part of the adventure. The
to the left. In wet conditions the edges tend to most temperate weather occurs between the
Bus Queensland reservations: 1300 287 537
be soft and/or slippery, so when pulling off to beginning of April and the end of October.
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the left you should always keep your driver’s Wearing a broad brimmed hat and sunscreen is
side wheels on the bitumen and keep moving recommended for all seasons.
slowly to avoid getting bogged.
SAFETY: When travelling to remote areas
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ROAD TRAINS: To overtake road trains you always check the road conditions before
should be able to see at least one kilometre travelling. Advise the police or some other
of clear road ahead. Be prepared for them to responsible person of your intended itinerary
move a little from side to side as you overtake. and report back on your arrival. Ensure that your
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If a road train is approaching to overtake you, vehicle is mechanically sound and carry ample
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move over as far as possible to the left and water and spare parts such as tyres, radiator
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stop if necessary to allow it to overtake. hoses and fan belts along with a good
tool kit.
STATION PROPERTIES: Many roads cross
station properties - please remember that this MEDICAL: Make sure you have enough medical
is someone’s home and should be treated as supplies for your trip. Our local pharmacies may
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such. Leave gates in the same way that you find not stock your special requirements.
them - if the gate is closed when you get there,
close it again after you drive through or, if the BUSINESS HOURS: Due to circumstances
outside their control, opening hours for local
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gate is open when you arrive, leave it open. As
you travel through private properties, please businesses may be subject to change at short
respect the privacy of the property owners – notice.
don’t litter or leave the designated road area.
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Self-drive 4 wheel drive itineraries Lake Dunn to Muttaburra via Muttaburra to Longreach
– go exploring Bowen Downs approx. 191km There are two options to travel from Muttaburra
Begin at Lake Dunn – 67km north-east of to Longreach.
Barcaldine to Jericho via Jericho to Aramac via Lake Dunn Aramac along the Lake Dunn Road.
Crossmoor Road or Alternative Route Road
Narbethong Road approx. 128km approx. 146km • Travel south-west on Eastmere Road towards approx. 124km
This scenic drive begins in Barcaldine at This is a scenic drive, mostly dirt road, Aramac for 2.5km. • Crossmoor Road begins 8km on the eastern
the Landsborough Highway and includes travelling through local cattle properties. side of Muttaburra on the Aramac-Muttaburra
• Turn right onto Marshall Road (this has a
many great photographic opportunities. Road.
• Begin in Jericho and travel 0.2km on the Heritage Trail sign) and travel approximately
• Follow the Landsborough Highway, travelling highway towards Barcaldine where you cross 22km and turn left onto Reedy Creek Road. • There is a sign – Alternative Road to
towards Blackall for 26km. the railway and turn right into the Jericho- Longreach.
• Continue on Reedy Creek Road for
Aramac Road. approximately 92km and then turn right onto • Crossmoor Road is all dirt and due to the
• Turn left into Narbethong Road and travel
60km to the T-intersection of the Jericho and • Continue straight ahead on the Jericho- the Torrens Creek Road. channels and flood plains may be closed in
Blackall Roads. Aramac Road for approximately 53km. wet weather.
• Continue for approximately 20km then turn left
• At the T-intersection turn left onto the • At the T-Intersection turn left and continue on onto the Bowen Downs Road. Cramsie Road approx. 124km
Blackall-Jericho Road and travel 42km into the Jericho-Aramac Road for approximately • Travel west through Muttaburra down Bruford
• Continue for approximately 47km then turn
Jericho on a combination of bitumen and 26km to the Ballyneety Road on the right. Street (which is also the Muttaburra-
right onto the Aramac-Muttaburra Road.
dirt road. Hughenden Road) for 2km.
• (If you would like to continue to Aramac • Turn right into the Aramac-Muttaburra Road
Highlights: On the right, 9.2km out of instead of going to Lake Dunn, follow the • Just after the airport, turn left into Cramsie
and you will reach Muttaburra after 8km.
Barcaldine is a botanical walk. You are likely to Jericho-Aramac Road for approximately Road.
Highlights: This is a scenic drive where you will
see kangaroos, emus and a variety of birdlife 66km and then turn left onto Eastmere Road, • The total distance from Muttaburra to
see the diverse landscapes of the region and
and wildflowers in August and September. travel for 7km before arriving at Aramac). Longreach is 124km, which includes 30km of
the historic property Bowen Downs. You will
• Travel along the Ballyneety Road for intermittent dirt and 94km of bitumen.
travel through cattle and sheep country, as well
approximately 60km and then turn right onto as areas where there is an abundance of
Aramac to Gray Rock and Eastmere Road. wildlife with many photographic opportunities.
Horsetailer’s Gorge approx. 47.5km
• Travel along Eastmere Road for 7km and you
• Travel 7km east out of Aramac along will arrive at Lake Dunn on your left.
Eastmere Road (Lake Dunn Road).
Highlights: Lake Dunn, Lake Dunn Sculpture
• Turn right onto the Jericho-Aramac Road and Trail and the Healing Circle and Jump Up. You
travel approximately 40km to the Gray Rock are likely to see a variety of birdlife including
turn off on your left. emus, wedge-tail eagles, brolgas, plains
• Gray Rock is located about 500 meters down turkeys, deer, kangaroos, camels and much
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this road. more.
• Horsetailer’s Gorge is on your right, a further
1.2km along the Jericho-Aramac Road from
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the Gray Rock turn off.
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called Gray Rock, please refer to the
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PLEASE NOTE: The road is sealed from Aramac to
Lake Dunn via Eastmere Road. Ballyneety Road
and Jericho-Aramac Road are unsealed. Check
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The Barcaldine region has a variety of sculptures throughout our
region. We believe that public art brightens communities, creates
talking points, displays a healthy township and complements the
lifestyle of our region. While you visit, become a part of our
community and linger longer to enjoy our public art trail.
ALPHA Other Muttaburra artists
• Bull • Plane
• Cow and Calf • Shearer & Sheep
The Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail features 40 • Dinosaur Cutouts
sculptures as you travel along the scenic loop. • After the Rain
JERICHO • Giants Chair
With many natural attractions along the way, • Trumpeter • Emu & Chicks
make sure you also stop at the renowned Gray • Yellowbelly fish
Rock historical site, the wonder of the Horsetailer’s BARCALDINE • Lady & Child
Gorge, the mystical Healing Circle and the • Striking shearer • Mudskipper
glorious Lake Dunn. More sculptures are being • Variety of animals at the Barcaldine Hospital • Dinosaur Pipe Log
• Flock of Birds
added each year so keep your eyes out
MUTTABURRA • Centre of Queensland
for new additions. Milynda Rogers • Pumpkin
• Brolgas • Blackboys/Grass Trees
• School Children • Emerging Mootaburrasaurus
• Bunch of Fruit • Waiting for a Mate
• Golf Ball (At Golf Club) • Spring is in the Air
Image courtesy of Tourism and Events • Barb Dinosaur (Muttaburrasaurus) • Sausage Dog
Queensland. • Goanna • Longhorn
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Jabirus
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The Sculpture Trail is a circuit starting in resided on a grazing property along the trail.
Aramac but is also accessible from Jericho. The result is one of the biggest, permanent,
You can travel the loop either way and it outdoor sculpture exhibitions in the world. She
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covers a distance of approximately 200km. has combined her love of sculpture and
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incredible ability to turn junk into art to fulfil
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Before you leave Aramac, take the time to her wish to put a smile on the faces of the belly
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find the giant scrap metal Red Roo that is people who travel through one of the most
situated at the Roo Boxes approximately 5km beautiful and historical parts of Queensland.
from Aramac towards Muttaburra.
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Obtain a Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail map from
How did the sculptures get there? Ask a local one of our Visitor Information Centres or
and you may be told an interesting story Barcaldine Regional Council’s website,
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about a sheila with a few roos loose in the www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au.
top paddock. In reality, sculptures are the
works of a local sculptor, Milynda Rogers, who
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Take the trail – see all our region has to offer
• 11.00am Barcaldine Cemetery 1 hour OPTION 3 – Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail, travel
• 12.00pm Lunch distance approximately 200km, 5 hours to full
• 1.00pm Between the Bougainvillea’s day self-drive tour.
Heritage Trail 1 hour
• 2.00pm Lloyd-Jones Weir 1-2 hours
(fishing, bird watching,
bushwalking & camping)
(donations appreciated) - 14km,
Australian Workers Heritage Centre. Image courtesy 20 min
of Tourism and Events Queensland.
• 4.00pm Pub Crawl 1 hour or more (costs
can apply)
Day 1 - Alpha Jericho to Barcaldine – 86km OTHER:
Radio Picture Theatre – duration of movie
• 8.30am Alpha Mural Trail 1-2 hours Day 3 - Barcaldine showing (admission fee applies)
• 10.00am Morning tea Bicycle Hire – 15 min to all day (fees apply)
• 10.30am Tivoli Theatre Museum 30 min • 8.30am Barcaldine Visitor Information Aramac to Muttaburra – 86km
(donation appreciated) Centre 30 min
• 11.00am Fossilised Forest 15 min • 9.00am Oak Street 40 min – musical Day 6 - Muttaburra
• 11.15pm Alpha Dip Yards 15 min instruments, sculpture, murals
including the d’Arcy Doyle mural • 9.30am Muttaburrasaurus
• 12.00pm Lunch
and 1918 Saltern Creek Bushfire Interpretation Centre 15 min
• 2.00pm Walking tracks and new bridge
Memorial • 9.45am A.A. Cassimatis Store and
30 min - 1 hour
• 9.40am “C” Pattern Windmill 10 min Cottage Museum 1 hour
• 2.30pm Alpha Cemetery 30 min - 1 hour
• 9.50am Tree of Knowledge 15 min (donations appreciated, by
• 3.00pm Settlers Park 30 min - 1 hour
• 10.00am Morning tea appointment only)
• 10.30am Australian Workers Heritage • 10.45am Morning tea
Centre • 11.15am Public Artwork 30 mins – 1 hour
2–3 hours (admission fee applies) Follow the public art trail
• 12.30pm Lunch
Barcaldine to Aramac – 67km throughout the community
• 1.30pm Comet Masonic Lodge 30 min • 12.15pm Lunch
Day 5 - Aramac • 1.15pm Dr Arratta Memorial Museum
(by appointment only)
• 2.00pm Lagoon Creek 1-2 hours and Centre of Queensland
• 8.30am White Bull 15-30 min Monument 1 hour
(Photography, birdwatching, • 9.00am Harry Redford Interpretive
walking and Frisbee Golf.) • 2.15pm Muttaburra Aquatic Centre
Centre 15-30 min 30 min – 1 hour (admission fee
• 9.30am Aramac Memorial Park applies) pool and artesian spa
(children’s play equipment and • 3.15pm Union Camp 15 – 30 min
park lands) 15-30 min
Alpha to Jericho – 53km (5km, 5 min)
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• 10.00am Morning tea • 3.45pm Broadwater Waterhole 15 – 30
Day 2 - Jericho • 10.30am Tramway Museum 1 hour min (10km, 10 min) camping,
(donation appreciated) fishing and relaxing
• 9.30am Model Clay Village 15-30 min • 11.30am Adorabull trail 15-30 min • 4.15pm Pump Hole 15-30 min
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• 10.00am Crystal Trumpeters and
Barbwire Trumpeter
15-30 min THINGS TO EXPLORE: Times are approximate and may vary
• 10.30am Morning tea depending on individual preferences.
OPTION 1 – Lake Dunn and Healing Circle
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Jericho Drive-In Theatre 15 min
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• 11.00am
(movies shown once a month in Day 4 - Barcaldine Lake Dunn - travel distance from Aramac
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the evenings, admission fee 68km, 45 min – fishing, bush walking, bird
applies if movies are showing) • 8.30am arcaldine and District
B watching, camping
• 11.15am Redbank Park 30 min - 1 hour Historical Museum 1-2 hours Healing Circle - 25 min from Aramac
(adventure playground, fishing, (admission fee applies) OPTION 2 – Gray Rock and Horsetailer’s
bird watching, bushwalking and • 9.30am Guns & War Memorial Clock Gorge
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camping) 15-30 min Gray Rock - travel distance from Aramac
• 12.15pm Murals and Parks 15-30 min • 10.00am Morning tea 35km, 45 min
• 12.45pm Lunch • 10.30am St Peter’s Anglican Church Horsetailer’s Gorge – travel distance from
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15-30 min (donations appreciated, Gray Rock 5km, 10-15 min
by appointment only)
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PROUDLY FUNDED BY QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S OUTBACK TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.
ask a
Freedom of Choice Parks mate
The Freedom of Choice Parks create a trail for you to stay when visiting the Outback mates
Visitors to our region are assured a warm
outback towns of Jericho, Aramac and Muttaburra. Designed to be family friendly
with communal facilities to encourage visitor interaction and group activities. welcome when they meet one of our Outback
Each location is strategically placed with trees to offer privacy and shade. Mates. Each town has local identities who are
ambassadors for our region. Our Mates enjoy
a chat and are happy to provide visitors with • Assisting visitors with general information
Each park has a capacity of around Booking fees apply. general information on our region.
200 and while you cannot book a • Local insights, and pro
In the unlikely event you do not have bably a few tall stories...
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specific spot, you can book online.
access to the internet, please pay at
The Freedom of Choice Parks offer the local Council administration office.
wide open spaces, access to water,
communal facilities, BBQ facilities, Jericho: 8 Darwin Street
fire pit and free Wi-Fi.
Aramac: Barcaldine-Aramac Road
$6.00 per night
Muttaburra: 20 Bruford Street
Online booking essential at
www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au
Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting
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D ri ve navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates
Barcaldine-A and then attempt to find the geocache
(container) hidden at that location. There are
millions of caches worldwide.
Geocaching is becoming an increasingly
popular activity in our region. We have over
200 caches. They include traditional, letterbox,
mystery, multi caches and earth caches. For
more information on caches in our area consult
www.geocaching.com
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staying in an
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and our region contains a diverse range of both.
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to budget
Cabins out and enjoy the
some spectacular displays of wildflowers. Brochures
on both the birds and wildflowers in our region are
accommodation unobstructed view
available at all our Information Centres.
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Alpha
Town of murals
ESTABLISHED: 1863
POPULATION: 350
INDUSTRIES: Cattle production and coal mining
Muttaburra
Genealogy
Discover your family’s story The Barcaldine region has a number of
resources to help you learn your family’s story.
through historical records. Take the time to visit our libraries, information
Aramac
Our region has a rich history which can centres and Council offices to help you
be explored through family and historical gather information from family history
BAA
records. If you have an ancestor who lived or sheets and cemetery records. Our Visitor
worked in our region we may be able to assist Information Centres are a great place to start,
with your research. they can direct you to the best sources of
information in each community.
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West was named after an illustrate the day to day life of people in
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early property in the area, district. The murals were painted by local
Alpha Station, which was and former resident artists and add a
colourful ambiance to our town.
established in 1863. The
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Agate fossicking the railway was constructed
However, this may change in the future
due to the discovery of large coal deposits.
and the town became a Although Alpha has a small population, we
provide most of the facilities, shopping and
Agate fossicking is a growing hobby and Muttaburra service centre for railway services that our visitors need.
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is known for its agates. Bring along your picks and
construction workers.
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buckets to enjoy this pastime while visiting the
community. Alpha is located in the heart of the Galilee
Basin mining precinct.
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on Cramsie Road and enjoy some fossicking. journey and this vibrant community has
several hidden treasures. Best known as the
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TIVOLI THEATRE MUSEUM 1 1 Walking Tracks
THINGS TO EXPLORE
Place of Interest
Behind the Alpha Tourist Information Centre in Fuel Stop 2 Mural Trail
Shakespeare Street is our Tivoli Theatre Museum E Roadside Rest Area 3 Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery
4 Tivoli Theatre Museum
WALKING TRACKS that houses a collection of memorabilia from Public Toilets
5 Alpha Dip Yards
If you enjoy walking there are a number of the early settlement days of Alpha through Caravan Park
to the modern era. The latest addition to the N S Motel 6 Alpha Cemetery
interesting walks in and around Alpha. These 7 Settlers Park
collection is a mural depicting a horseman at AL Hotel
walks encompass a number of interesting PH G 8 The Fossilised Forrest Sculputure
sunset. AC Groceries
aspects of the town’s history and natural RE 9 Information Centre
wonders including our 28 murals. Our Tourist
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Mobile Home Waste
Dump Point
10 School
Railway
Information Centre will be happy to provide you NEW BRIDGE 11 Post Office
Alpha
with a brochure containing a map of the walking An easy stroll down the lower end of 12 Police Station
trail and information on each mural. Shakespeare Street is the New Bridge. It was 13 Pool
14 Hospital
built by the railway and in 1941 was the site of a
BETA HUT AND RAILWAY tragic rail accident. Locomotive no. 147 crashed
15 Town Hall / Library
16 Beta Hut
MEMORABILIA through the bridge killing the driver and fireman.
Opened on Monday 12 January 1885, Beta acted SCOTT ST
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as a terminus for just five months. During Beta’s ALPHA CEMETERY 2 2
short life, Tom McLaughlin manned a boisterous Like all Western Queensland cemeteries the
pub and Cobb & Co received coach passengers Alpha Cemetery is filled with history. If you are
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settlement about 30km west of Alpha, between Regional Council Alpha Office.
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memorabilia and read about Anzac Day, the
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its treasures and mysteries. The exterior of the great place to picnic or have a relaxing break
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prehistoric area in which petrified wood formed. The
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JANE NEVILLE ROLFE ART GALLERY
The Jane Neville Rolfe collection is named after EXPLORE OUR
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ZORA CR
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the famous water colourist who visited Alpha
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famous Breakfast at Alpha which depicts a bush
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their long dresses. The gallery showcases the Located 60km east of Alpha, this lookout Alpha
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works of local artists as well as internationally provides a great vantage point from which Cemeteery
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renowned artists. The collection also includes to overlook the Drummond Range. Today the
the works of renowned wood worker Bruce Cook. Drummond Range sits at 451 metres above MACKELLAR ST
The gallery offers a limited number of works sea level. The lookout contains a seating area.
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WHERE TO STAY
Alpha Hotel/Motel
MEDICAL
Alpha Hospital
PARKS
Jaycee Park is located on O ur
33 Shakespeare Street 1 Burns Street the corner of Moore and
T: 07 4985 1311 T: 07 4809 7000 Dryden Streets.
Jericho
Monday to Friday 8.00am
Alpha Villa Caravan Park to 4.00pm. Provides Lyons Park is located
1 Hooper Street emergency service 24 hours in Dryden Street, next to
T: 07 4985 1337 a day. the Truck Park along the
Capricorn Highway.
Jericho on the Jordan
While-A-Way Alpha Private Surgery
22 Moore Street 1 Burns Street Settlers Park is located in
M: 0427 794 836 T: 07 4809 7002 Moore Street. ESTABLISHED: 1860
POPULATION: 100
WHERE TO EAT PHARMACY SWIMMING POOL INDUSTRIES: Cattle production
Alpha Hotel/Motel Alpha & Jericho Pharmacy Dryden Street
33 Shakespeare Street Shop 2, 51 Shakespeare Open during summer
T: 07 4985 1311 Street months
07 4985 1943
Alpha Golf Club COUNCIL LIBRARY
53 Dryden Street CHURCHES 8 Tennyson Street
T: 07 4985 1398 St John’s Catholic Church T: 07 4985 1330
Snow’s Bakery 21 Dryden Street Opening hours:
47 Shakespeare Street T: 07 4985 1332 Monday and Wednesday
T: 07 4985 1334 9.30am to 4.30pm, closed
Muttaburra
St Mark’s Anglican Church from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
3 Scott Street for lunch. Friday 9.30am to
GROCERIES T: 07 4985 1138
Spar Groceries 12.30pm.
37 Shakespeare Street
Uniting Church
T: 07 4985 1302
25 Milton Street INTERNET
T: 07 4985 1239 Council Library
Alpha Elite 8 Tennyson Street
68 Milton Street T: 07 4985 1330
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T: 07 4985 1233 BANKING
Aramac
Bank of Queensland Alpha Information Centre
WHERE TO FILL UP 29 Shakespeare Street 43-45 Shakespeare Street
Alpha Elite T: 07 4985 1370 T: 07 4985 1050
68 Milton Street
T: 07 4985 1233 Commonwealth Bank
Agency
Tilston’s Driveway – Alpha Post Office he tranquil and charming how Joshua won the battle of Jericho. The
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59 Shakespeare Street
T: 07 4985 1131
17 Milton Street Alpha
T: 07 4985 1147
township of Jericho is situated structure, called the Crystal Trumpeters, is
located in the main thoroughfare, Darwin
on the banks of the Jordan Street and is an interesting stopping off point
MECHANICAL ATM River, south of Lake Galilee. It on your journey.
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Topline Mechanical Rowley Roberts
95 Shakespeare Street Information Centre
was originally settled when the We are home to one of the smallest, still
T: 07 4985 1615 43-45 Shakespeare Street railway line reached the banks operating, drive-in theatres in Australia.
Once a month the theatre hosts a movie-
of the Jordan River in 1885.
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T: 07 4985 1131 Redbank Park on the banks of the Jordan
area Harry Jordan, Jericho - River is a great place to camp, fish and bird
because of its biblical sounding watch. There is a walking track that follows
the river and it’s a great place to exercise
name - became connected with while experiencing the local flora and fauna.
the story of Joshua and the
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Where every walls of Jericho. Our town also has a number of interesting
and colourful murals painted by local
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residents. One of the most popular is the two
moment becomes A group of local artists and historians have
created a structure that tells the story of
goannas having a beer in Darwin Street.
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Place of Interest 1 1 The Crystal Trumpeters
Fuel Stop 2 Redbank Park
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Roadside Rest Area 3 Murals
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Public Toilets 4 Jericho Drive-In
The Trumpeter is a barbwire and metal
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Caravan Park 5 Information Centre, Post Office
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sculpture by local artist Milynda Rogers. The
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sculpture is dressed in period costume playing
THE CRYSTAL TRUMPETERS Hotel 6 School
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a trumpet. Mobile Home Waste 7 Police Station
The story of the original Jericho and its biblical Dump Point
heritage has been told through the symbolic
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8 Pool
9 Jericho Nursing Service
monument called ‘The Crystal Trumpeters’. The
The Clay Village portrays the Jericho township
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structure is based on the Bible stories of the
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with more than 45 miniature clay buildings and
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houses on display. Visit the Visitor Information 12 The Trumpeter
in the Old Testament book of Joshua.
Centre to view the Clay Village.
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Golden Perch, a native of the region. You can
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also catch Crawchies (freshwater yabbies)
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outback station with lodge accommodation,
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and view the birdlife.
meals, game hunting and bird watching.
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by local artists and community groups. They
are located throughout the town and depict
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pioneering era of the region. Pick up a map FURBERS ROAD
from the Visitor Information Centre.
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drive-in theatre in the southern hemisphere.
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films showing. Please check the billboard at the FARADAY
DARWIN
Theatre for movie details and screening times. 1 ST
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WHERE TO STAY MECHANICAL
Pearce’s Garage
PARKS
Langston Park is located O ur
CAMPING AREA 3 Bessemer Street on the corner of Pasteur and
T: 07 4651 4237 Faraday Streets.
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Jericho Showground
Located on the town fringe.
TOURS Railway Park is located in
Powered sites and amenities
Australian Outfitters Darwin Street.
block and plenty of hot water.
Pets allowed but animals must
be restrained.
T: 07 4651 0381
Redbank Park is located on
Garden City of the West
the east side of Jericho, off
Camping fees: pay $30 for two MEDICAL Lyon Street on the Jordan River.
nights and stay for five nights. Jericho Community Clinic ESTABLISHED: 1886
Freedom of Choice Park
19 Pasteur Street SWIMMING POOL POPULATION: 1500
T: 07 4651 4235 Tyndall Street INDUSTRIES: Government services, sheep, cattle production and tourism
Redbank Park
Redbank Road CHURCHES Open during summer months
$6.00 per night Catholic Church
Online bookings essential, 6 Edison Street COUNCIL LIBRARY
www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au. T: 07 4651 4101 Jericho Post Office
Booking fees apply. Jericho Railway Station
Pets allowed but animals must Anglican Church 8 Darwin Street
be restrained. 3 Darwin Street T: 07 4651 4129
T: 07 4651 1181 Opening times: Monday,
HOTELS Tuesday, Thursday and
Jordan Valley Hotel BANKING Friday 9.00am to 12.00pm,
Muttaburra
43 Darwin Street Commonwealth Bank Wednesday 9.00am to 11.00am
T: 07 4651 4148 Agency and 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
Jericho Information Centre
WHERE TO EAT and Library INTERNET
Jordan Valley Hotel Jericho Railway Station Jericho Information Centre
43 Darwin Street 8 Darwin Street and Library
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T: 07 4651 4148 T: 07 4651 4129 Jericho Railway Station
8 Darwin Street
WHERE TO FILL UP T: 07 4651 4129
Aramac
Pearce’s Garage Image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.
3 Bessemer Street
T: 07 4651 4237
arcaldine is situated on the is impressive during the day but when viewed
junction of the Capricorn and at night is truly magnificent.
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Landsborough Highways and The name Barcaldine originates from the
known as the Garden City of the Oban region in Scotland. Donald Charles
Cameron was one of the first settlers in
West. We are the largest town in our district and a direct descendant of the
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the Barcaldine region and proud Campbells of Barcaldine Castle. He settled on
a portion of land fronting the Alice River and
of our interesting and famous immediately named his property Barcaldine
history. Downs. The railway line came as far as Lagoon
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Barcaldine is home to the Tree of Knowledge, developed on land from the Barcaldine Downs
the reputed birth place of the labour run.
movement in Australia. The tree, a ghost gum,
grew outside the Railway Station for about 180 We are a friendly community and encourage
years until 2006 when sadly, it was poisoned our visitors to not just stop and have a
by an unknown culprit. The famous tree has holiday but to take the opportunity to become
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been preserved and placed under an award involved in our community. We encourage
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winning timber structure that was constructed you to attend our variety of community events
and numerous sporting clubs that welcome
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to protect the preserved tree and celebrate its
importance in Australia’s history. The structure visitors.
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Communities of the Barcaldine Regional Councildescendent of the Tree of Knowledge. The Curriculum, ensuring each experience is
THINGS TO EXPLORE Centre's exhibits inform and highlight the linkages
and history behind the Tree of Knowledge story.
engaging, educational and entertaining from
breakfast to supper.
Discover at your own pace... The Workers Heritage But what's most impressive about a school
Centre is set on over five acres of beautifully camp at Wanpa-rda Matilda is that it all comes
landscaped gardens surrounding a bore fed with a guarantee... the memories will last a
billabong. The surrounds have been designed lifetime!
to complement your visit. Picnic shelters, BBQ
facilities and children's playground all add to the For all enquiries please telephone 07 4651 2530, BARCALDINE REC PARK
family friendly experience of the Workers Heritage email Debbie-AWHC@westnet.com.au or visit The Barcaldine Rec Park is an exciting new
Centre. Wheel chair access and disabled facilities www.wanpardaeec.eq.edu.au. experience opening in 2021. It consists of a
are available. man-made lake which offers a place for
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE MEMORIAL recreation and water sport activities. The lake
The Tree of Knowledge is Barcaldine’s most The Centre has an onsite cafe and outdoor BARCALDINE AND DISTRICT is 1,100m long and 250m wide with a maximum
famous and much loved attraction located in Oak dining space. Enjoy browsing through the Centre's HISTORICAL MUSEUM water depth of 3.2m. The park will be open all
Street outside the Railway Station. The tree has unique retail outlet featuring distinctly Australian The Museum is located in the historical National year around and provides a perfect spot to cool
had a long and fascinating history and is most gift lines and souvenirs as well as innovative, Bank Building which was relocated to its current down during the summer months or stretch your
famous for its connection to the 1891 Shearers’ eclectic home wares, jewellery and accessories. location on the corner of Gidyea and Beech legs on the walking track.
Strike. Legend has it that the striking shearers held Streets. It houses an extensive collection of
their meetings, plays and assemblies under the This oasis in the outback offers a place for artefacts which epitomise the pioneering history Coming soon, Barcy Red will consist of purpose
shade of the eucalypt and that the formation of reflection and relaxation. of Barcaldine and surrounding districts. built motorbike trails adjacent to the Barcaldine
the labor movement and Australian Labor Party T: 07 4651 1579 Rec Park designed by international Dakar Rally
has its roots under the great tree. Opening hours: 7.00am to 5.00pm every day
E: awhc1991@bigpond.com superstar and local legend Rodney Fagotter.
except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
W: www.australianworkersheritagecentre.com.au. Bring along your motorbike and experience
The tree has seen many changes and undergone the adventure of the trails through red dirt and
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many changes itself. In 2006 the tree was fatally desert woodlands.
poisoned and after its death the tree’s remains Barcaldine is home to a number of wonderful
were taken to Brisbane where it underwent a murals. One of the most important is a painting
of a sand goanna by Australian iconic painter THE GLOBE
world’s first preservation process. It was then The Globe is a multifunctional building designed
returned to Barcaldine and placed under the d’Arcy Doyle and is located in Oak Street.
d’Arcy painted and donated the painting to the specifically for arts and tourism. The restored
award winning timber structure designed by hotel contains a modern Visitor Information
Brian Hooper and Michael Lavery. The structure community of Barcaldine in appreciation of the
wonderful time he had while holidaying here. Centre, History on Oak showcasing the history
is comprised of 4,913 individual timbers, 3,449 of The Globe and the Barcaldine township, and
of which are hung to give the illusion of a the Galilee Gallery, a hub for arts and culture.
canopy over the tree. The tree now serves as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Aramac
If you are musically inclined you might like to try Make sure you ask the friendly staff at the Visitor
an important place to meet and reflect, and WANPA-RDA MATILDA OUTBACK Information Centre for dates for any events and
playing the Thong-a-phone, Piano and Marimba
remember those who fought for better working EDUCATION CENTRE – ADVENTURE exhibitions held in the gallery.
conditions.The best view of the tree and the which are located in Oak Street. These large
PACKAGES TO AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST
Memorial is at night when it is beautifully lit by musical instruments were constructed as part
CLASSROOM!
special lighting. of a public art works program and visitors are
encouraged to try their hand at playing them.
The Australian Workers Heritage Centre in
Barcaldine, operates its own Outback Education EXPLORE OUR
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PUB CRAWL
Centre - Wanpa-rda Matilda, idyllically
located within the centre's spacious grounds.
A unique Barcaldine experience is a pub crawl. HISTORY
Barcaldine has four operating hotels which
In 1996, working in partnership with Education
offer visitors and locals country hospitality. Each
Queensland, the Workers Heritage Centre initiated BETWEEN THE BOUGAINVILLEAS
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hotel has a varied and sometimes colourful
the development of this learning centre with HERITAGE TRAIL
history which is displayed on the Between the
attached residential facilities and an in-house Between the Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail is an
Bougainvillea’s heritage trail signs outside. By
catering service. award winning heritage trail that showcases
completing a mini heritage trail combined with a
some of Barcaldine’s varied and colourful
pub crawl you can take in the history and have
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Since then, this first class excursion facility has history. Maroon signs featuring a windmill logo
Jericho
CENTRE – A CENTRE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS the chance to make some new friends.
given thousands of students the chance to have been placed at significant historical sites
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The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is a explore this remarkable part of Australia's outback around Barcaldine.
cultural and heritage styled interpretive centre and to discover first-hand their rich history and
ROSES ‘N’ THINGS
celebrating working history. Imagine immaculately manicured lawns
heritage. Each sign provides a brief history of its site and
surrounded by a beautiful garden environment.
a photograph of what was originally there. You
Within this museum styled complex, featuring Situated in Coolibah Street, Roses ‘n’ Things Tea
Coming to Wanpa-rda is experiencing school can walk, drive or cycle along the Heritage Trail
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some 14 buildings housing 22 displays and Garden is like visiting an English Country Garden
camps the easy way. We can customise which is mapped out in a booklet available from
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exhibitions, visitors can journey through these in the middle of the Outback. A surprising delight
and develop a unique itinerary to suit the the Visitor Information Centre.
unique spaces capturing the spirit of our nation's for everyone to see. You can savour the beauty
requirements of each student touring group.
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workers and where the stories of Australia's of the gardens and browse the grounds at your
Students are offered the highest quality learning
working history comes to life. leisure. Roses ‘n’ Things is an outdoor venue
experience beyond the classroom, with camp
Home of the Young-Un, the only direct opened from April to October.
programs and tours all aligned to Australian
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Communities of the Barcaldine Regional CouncilThe memorial is the result of funding obtained
through the Queensland Government’s
Community Benefit Fund and Capital Works
supplied by Barcaldine Regional Council.
THE GUNS MEMORIAL
The Guns Memorial in Ash Street features a
Turkish Gun, German Mortar and Japanese
MASONIC LODGE THE WINDMILL Gun. The Turkish Gun is a Krupp 75mm
The large windmill in Oak Street is a symbol of Model 1907, the German Mortar is a 1916
NATIONAL HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING German 75mm Leichter Minenwerfer (Light LAGOON CREEK / FRAZER WAY
the importance of artesian water in the daily life
The Comet Masonic Lodge was built in 1901 Mine Thrower) and the Japanese Gun is a WALKING PATH
of the people of the outback. The Windmill was
and is one of the most unusual buildings in 75mm Mountain Gun Type 41. Each gun was On the outskirts of Barcaldine, Lagoon Creek
manufactured in Rockhampton in September
Barcaldine. Built from iron and timber it has a presented to the Barcaldine Shire. is a popular walking and bird watching spot.
1917 by the Sidney Williams Company. The
painted façade front and back which has been There are two kilometres of concrete walking
windmill was originally erected on the site of the
designed to make the building look as if it is SALTERN CREEK BUSHFIRE MEMORIAL tracks nestled in native vegetation. You are
“first flowing bore in Queensland” at Back Creek.
made from brick. A memorial is located in Bryan Park, Oak welcome to walk your dog along the paths.
Street, to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Wildlife such as kangaroos and emus use
It is still used as a Masonic Temple and devastating bushfires on Tuesday 29 October Lagoon Creek as a watering point so all dogs
meetings are held once a month. Tours of the 1918 on Saltern Creek, Willoughby and Rodney must be kept on a leash.
Lodge by a local mason can be arranged by Downs. The memorial is in memory of the
contacting the Visitor Information Centre. seven men who perished as a result of the Early mornings and evenings are the best
disastrous bushfires. This bushfire remains time to view wildlife at Lagoon Creek. Many
ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH one of the worst fire disasters in Queensland's beautiful native birds are seen here, including
NATIONAL HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING history. water birds, finches, brolgas and fairy wrens.
Muttaburra
St Peter’s Anglican Church was consecrated in A list of local birds can be obtained from the
1898 and contains some of the most beautiful
stained glass windows in Western Queensland.
MEMORIAL CLOCK Visitor Information Centre.
The windows are predominantly memorials for
Like many regional townships in Australia,
Barcaldine commemorates and honours its EXPLORE OUR There is a traffic course for kids and exercise
family members of the founding congregation.
Regular church services are still held at St
fallen heroes with memorials. The beautiful
marble clock located at the junction of Beech
NATURAL BEAUTY equipment. A Disc Golf course has also
been installed in the area. It is a great fun
Peters, times are displayed on the notice board activity for family and friends so get a group
and Ash Streets honours the 292 local men
outside the church. together. Bring along your own Frisbee or
who served during the first world war, including
the 38 fallen. It is a memorial of particular BARCALDINE BOTANICAL WALK purchase a Disc Golf Disc from the Barcaldine
Access to St Peter’s church is by appointment The Barcaldine Botanical Walk, situated 9km
Aramac
significance as it is one of the few clock type Visitor Information Centre or the Barcaldine
only. For appointments please contact the south of Barcaldine on the Landsborough Administration Office for $20.00.
war memorials in Australia and the only one of
Visitor Information Centre. Highway, is a bushland experience not to be
its style in Queensland.
missed. The walk consists of land which has LLOYD-JONES WEIR
It was erected in 1924 and unveiled by the been set aside for the purpose of helping to The Lloyd-Jones Weir is situated 14kms from
then Governor of Queensland, Sir Matthew educate the public about the local flora and Barcaldine on the Barcaldine Downs Road. It is
Nathan. The clock was designed and made by fauna. There is a designated walking track a popular fishing, recreation and camping site
which has a number of plants identified by
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on the banks of the Alice River. The Weir is an
Barcaldine
A.L. Petrie, monumental masons of Toowong
- Brisbane, out of marble from Ulam near special tags giving the botanical name, the ideal place to spend a couple of hours relaxing
Gladstone and cost £524. common name and the way it may have and picnicking.
been used by the local Aboriginal community.
Camping is not allowed.
R E G CAL
RADIO PICTURE THEATRE
The Radio Picture Theatre was first opened on
Saturday 10 April 1926. It was a family owned
IONA D
and operated business until 1995 when the
Jericho
Barcaldine Branch of the Arts Council took it
L C O INE
over.
The building still houses the original canvas WILDFLOWER SEASON
seats and painted proscenium around the
WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENT During the months of August and September,
The War Memorial monument is in honour of the countryside 40kms east of Barcaldine
screen.
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the men and women from the Central Western erupts into a blaze of colour with spectacular
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District of Queensland who served their country displays of native wildflowers that can be seen
It is currently run by volunteers from the Arts
as members of the Australian defence forces. easily from the roadside. These very fragile
Council and operates on most weekends,
IL
It recognises the wars, confrontations and the and beautiful flowers never fail to amaze
showing the latest movies.
need for peace keeping forces since World visitors with their ability to survive and grow in
War II. The monument was unveiled at the very harsh conditions.
Anzac Day service on Tuesday 25 April 2017.
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