Queensland Holidays - Destinations - Charters Towers

Charters Towers

Winding northwards, the Great Inland Way calls into Belyando Crossing before arriving in Charters Towers, once Queensland's second largest city after the discovery of gold.

Immaculately restored buildings and attractive parks grace the streets of this charming city. The best place to start at is the Visitor Information and Orientation Centre then allow the Ghosts of Gold to escort you around this exciting 'living museum' taking in the Venus Battery, Stock Exchange, and Towers Hill with its cute allied rock-wallabies and historic World War Two bunkers.

Take the short drive to visit Dalrymple National Park and the heritage-listed town of Ravenswood.

When you finally release yourself from Charters Towers' enchanting grasp, continue to Undara Volcanic National Park. On an organized tour, walk around the rim of Kalkani crater and explore the world's largest lava tube system.