
Around 130 kilometres south-west of Townsville lies the town of Ravenswood. The old gold mining settlement, tucked away amongst the rolling hills, is a living tribute to the history and heritage of western Queensland. Mullock heaps, tall chimneys, poppet heads and discarded mine machinery pepper the countryside, reminiscent of the town's century-old glory.
Beautifully restored hotels and public buildings will give you a glimpses of what the town was once like. Take the time to stop and explore because there's more to this historic town of Ravenswood than you would expect.
Today's Weather
| Currently | Temperature | Sunrise | Sunset | Rainfall |
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12 °C | 6:41am EST | 5:43pm EST | 3 mm since 9am |
7 Day Forecast
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| Minimum | 11°C | 8°C | 9°C | 14°C | 16°C | 14°C | 15°C |
| Maximum | 20°C | 21°C | 23°C | 22°C | 21°C | 22°C | 24°C |
Weather last updated at 2:58am Sunday, 27 May 2012.