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Dalrymple Sales Yards - Cattle Sales

Entertainment Venues

Dalrymple Sales Yards - Cattle Sales

Experience the thrill of a live cattle auction, held every Wednesday at the Dalrymple Sales Yards. The Charters Towers region is the largest cattle producing Local Government area in Australia with beef produced on 250 commercial properties running around 600,000 head of cattle collectively. Dalrymple Sales Yards sell over 100,000 head of store and prime cattle per annum and host North Queensland's premier bull and horse sales. The quality of the animals sold through the Dalrymple Sales Yards is evidenced by the recent sale of a bull which fetched a record price of AUD145000.

Charters Towers QLD

0.3 km away

The World - Goldtower Central

Landmarks and Buildings

The World - Goldtower Central

Delve into the rich history of ‘The Town They Called The World’ by visiting the Australian Street Art Award's Best Monument/Memorial, The World. Goldtower’s very own monumental tribute, The World. Located at Goldtower Central, you will discover The World; a striking tribute to a bygone era when Charters Towers was known as The World. Seven meters in height and four meters in diameter this solid structure is anchored on a granite base adorned with the tales of the Town. Unveiled as a commemorative gift to celebrate 150 years since the declaration of the goldfields, this magnificent sculpture was a generous gift from Goldtower Centrals owner Paul McIver. The World beckons you to embark on a captivating and historic journey through time. Make your mark on history like never before by becoming a citizen of The World. Simply scan the QR code located at the statue and receive your unique citizen number. This immersive experience fosters a sense of belonging, allowing you to forge a personal connection to Charters Towers’ golden legacy. The World stands as a historical landmark summoning all explorers and history enthusiasts alike. Easily accessible through the Goldtower Central Shopping Precinct and the Columbia Gold Mine rest stop, it offers a journey into the past, seamlessly blending modern convenience with charm and antiquity Your expedition to "The World" awaits!

Queenton QLD

1.1 km away

Lissner Park

Parks and Gardens

Lissner Park

While exploring Charters Towers be sure to take the time to discover Lissner Park. Lined with figs, jacarandas, eucalypts, tamarinds, burdekin plum, milky pines, palms and silky oaks, Lissner Park offers an ideal location to enjoy a shady picnic. Facilities and attractions include picnic tables, gas barbecues, Boer War kiosk, band rotunda, children's playground, WWI guns, Gudgal People Yarning Circle, duck pond and memorials to grazier William Hann and pioneer Jupiter Mossman. The Park was named after Isidor Siegfried Lissner who arrived in Charters Towers in 1873. During his time in Charters Towers Lissner developed a financial empire based on mining and commercial interests. He took a keen interest in community affairs and pushed for the establishment of sporting facilities and public amenities including Lissner Park.

Charters Towers QLD

1.3 km away

Goldtower Central Wall of History

Landmarks and Buildings

Goldtower Central Wall of History

Stretching an impressive five meters in height, 80 meters in length, and adorned with over five million hand-cut tiles, The Wall of History stands as a tribute to the pivotal moments that have shaped Charters Towers. Located along the roadside wall of Poppet Head Plaza, The Wall of History is Australia’s largest hand-made mosaic and depicts the accidental discovery of gold by Aboriginal boy Jupiter Mosman. This initial discovery launched the northern gold rush and catapulted Charters Towers to become Queensland’s second-largest city. Aided by historical photos of real people and places from local archives, award-winning fine artist Trisha Lambi beautifully created the tale as an oil on canvas before it was brought to life in mosaic form. Plaques accompany each panel providing insight into the history encapsulated in the mural. These plaques allow viewers to appreciate each of the eight panels individually and are strategically placed to perfectly view each moment. Goldtower Central owner, Paul McIver, is the visionary behind this creation, collaborating fine artist Trisha Lambi and Tania Ault of Dillinga’s Dreaming. Tania proudly represents the Gudjala people of Charters Towers, offering invaluable insights as the Traditional Custodians of this land. Embark on a journey through time at The Wall of History, where each mosaic panel unfolds a captivating chapter in the fascinating narrative of Charters Towers.

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

1908 Reo Motor Car.

Landmarks and Buildings

1908 Reo Motor Car.

3.5-ton replica of one of the first motor cars seen in Charters Towers, the iconic REO Motor Car. This isn't just any car. In a beautiful nod to history, the sculpture captures Harry Bishop, of Charters Towers' who opened the very first motor dealership, NQ Motors Ltd., at the wheel. Seated in the back is his daughter, Dorothy Bishop — herself a trailblazer as Queensland's first woman certified as a pilot. The Bishops were true pioneers: Harry Bishop helped introduce motor vehicles to North and West Queensland in 1908, selling REO Motor Cars, bicycles, oils, lubricants, and accessories from his bustling Gill Street showroom. His forward-thinking spirit didn't stop at the ground level; it soared into the skies, inspiring his daughter to become a pioneer of commercial aviation across Queensland.

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

Bob Katter Statue

Landmarks and Buildings

Bob Katter Statue

Lifesize bronze statues of Bob and Susie Katter, alongside their dog Bono, are a new landmark in Charters Towers and the starting point of the Charters Towers Walk of Honour. Unveiled in 2025, the statues celebrate decades of contribution to North Queensland and the local community. Visitors are invited to stop by, snap a photo with Bob and enjoy a unique piece of local history while exploring Goldtower Central.

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

Goldtower Central Shopping Precinct

Shopping and Markets

Goldtower Central Shopping Precinct

Goldtower Central is Charters Towers newest homemaker, lifestyle and retail shopping precinct. Home to local and national brand retailers, giving the Charters Towers region more variety and opportunity to shop local. Discover everything you need to elevate your lifestyle or property. From fashion and beauty to furniture, electronics, homewares and outdoor essentials. Find the best array of gifts, fishing gear, rural advice and supplies, and much more. Pay a visit to the wonderful local tenants as you take in the precinct's tourist sites. Find hidden treasure in locally owned and managed W Titley and Co Western Wear, Hello Pretty Skin & Beauty, The Outpost and Holliman's Rural Mitre 10; find all the latest and greatest homewares and gadgets at locally franchised Harvey Norman; update your wardrobe at Rivers Mega store; and look after your best friends at Pet's Domain - at Goldtower Central, they have it all!

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

Artist Peter Lawson

Landmarks and Buildings

Peter Lawsons Mural Mosaics

Goldtower Central is privileged to display a collection of Peter Lawson’s artworks originally featured in the publication ‘The Town They Called the World’ by Don Roderick. Embark on a treasure hunt for Peter Lawson’s evocative 1980s paintings adorning the walls of the buildings at Goldtower Central. The original artworks showcasing the scenes of the grand architecture and street scenes of the foregone gold rush era were the perfect addition to the landscape of Goldtower Central. Each painting has been transformed into a large-scale mosaics consisting of more than 700,000 meticulously hand-placed tiles. Take in the colour and vibrancy of the Charters Towers streetscape in a bygone era. You can find Peter Lawson’s Mosaics at the following locations. Pioneer Place: Saturday Morning Gill St. (Circa 1900) and Pryites Works Treasure Towers: Listner Park 1913 and Railway Station Mitre 10: The Outside Mine

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

The Bell Tower - Goldtower Central

Landmarks and Buildings

The Bell Tower - Goldtower Central

The Bell Tower located at Goldtower Central stands at over 17 meters in height, with a huge brass bell. It has been engineered to last 250+ years, serving as a signal that a new era of business has begun for the region. The unique tower roof is one of a kind - designed and built by Rod Coleman of Townsville who has been building for over 45 years in the region. The very top of the tower features a lighting strike counter, which will record how many times this tower gets hit with lightning. The tower can be accessed via Goldtower Central, free parking is available around the precinct.

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

The Three Gold Nuggets

Landmarks and Buildings

The Three Gold Nuggets

Charters Towers was built during the gold rush in the late 1800s. This event attracted thousands of miners from near and far seeking their fortune, and catapulted Charters Towers into becoming Queensland's second-largest town. Gold mining continues to play a crucial role in sustaining the local economy and community with three mines still in operation today. Three Gold Nuggets pay homage to these mines and the region's rich gold rush history.

Queenton QLD

1.3 km away

Poppet Head

Shopping and Markets

Poppet Head Gift Shop

Poppet Head is The Best Gift Shop in the World. Their shop is located in the CBD in Gill Street and a visit to their Aladdin's Cave of treasures is not to be missed. They sell an amazing range of local pottery, candles, postcards, souvenirs, local teas and jams and chutneys. They have local gold nuggets, estate jewellery and other gem stones and rocks for sale. They stock incense, essential oils and gifts for all occasions. . Poppet Head can take bookings for the Venus Battery, Ghost and Charters Towers Walking Tours. Their staff are involved in tourism in their region and they can direct you to the many quirky features of their town you may not normally find. Poppet Head is a must do shop when you visit Charters Towers. Pop in for a visit and you will always get a chat.

Charters Towers City QLD

1.3 km away

Stock Exchange Arcade

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Stock Exchange Arcade

Imagine back to the days of the 1800s, when the gold rush was at its prime and the township of Charters Towers was the second largest city in Queensland. An arcade was designed by Sydney architect Mark Day and built by Sandbrook Brothers of Sydney in 1888 for local civic leader and businessman Alexander Malcolm. Known then as the Royal Arcade, it housed one of Australia's first regional stock exchanges, the Charters Towers Stock Exchange from 1890. At one time the price of gold was set in that very Arcade, an indication of the importance of the Charters Towers' economy at the time. Today, the stockbroker's offices have been converted into shops and make for an interesting insight into the buildings history. Wander through the Don Roderick Gallery, enjoy the building's magnificent architecture and don't miss the "Calling of the Card" a ghostly reminder of Charters Towers' golden days.

Charters Towers QLD

1.5 km away

The World Theatre

Entertainment Venues

The World Theatre

Explore the World Theatre, a cultural complex where the unique blend of heritage architecture and state of the art technology meet. Browse at your own leisure and check with the friendly staff for details of the live shows, movie times, morning melodies and the free local and touring exhibitions of art, sculpture, photography and more. For an interesting insight into the past ask the staff to tell you the story of the 'Murder on Mosman'.

Charters Towers QLD

1.5 km away

Miners Memorial walk — Image credit: Charters Towers Regional Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Miners' Memorial

Step into the heart of Australia's gold rush history at the Charters Towers Miners' Memorial Walk, a moving experience that brings the stories of the Charters Towers Goldfields to life. Life on the goldfields was tough and often dangerous. This thoughtfully designed memorial honours the miners who lost their lives in mines, mills and quarries, and shines a light on the human stories behind the region's remarkable gold rush legacy. Starting at Stubley Street and linking seamlessly with the Mosman Street walking track, an elevated boardwalk leads visitors to a safe viewing platform overlooking the historic Wyndham No. 3 mine shaft. Here, miners once descended by candlelight to extract gold deep underground. Replica poppet head structures, interpretive signage and storytelling panels reveal the courage, hardship and determination of early mining life. As day turns to night, subtle lighting transforms the walk into a striking after-dark experience, offering a completely different perspective and atmosphere that many visitors find unforgettable. Whether you're a history lover, travelling family, student group or simply curious to explore, the Miners' Memorial Walk offers a meaningful and memorable reason to stop, reflect and discover Charters Towers' pioneering past.

Charters Towers City QLD

1.7 km away

Centenary Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Centenary Park

Step back in time to the days of the gold rush when you visit Centenary Park in Charters Towers. This popular park space features a gold discovery monument and a collection of sculptures created by Queensland Artist, Hugh Anderson. Make sure you take a picture of the Bat Statue created and designed as part of the 2013 LATTE Exhibition. Centenary Park features an interesting history, with the area first announced for public purposes in 1888. In 1941 the last Gazette Order in Council set aside the area as a reserve for park purposes and named it "Sayers Park" after Robert John Sayers. From the city's very early days, Centenary Park was called "Harvey's Reserve", no doubt because Joseph Harvey, a local butcher, built and lived in "Tower Villa", an old Queenslander style home that still faces out over the north east corner of the Reserve. During 1972 the Park was re-named "Centenary Oval" as part of the city's centenary celebrations. Centenary Park features picnic tables, toilets, gas barbecues, a children's playground, liberty swing, lit walking tracks and is always cool and shady.

Charters Towers QLD

1.8 km away

Towers Hill Lookout and Amphitheatre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Towers Hill Lookout and Amphitheatre

Local legend has it that an Aboriginal boy named Jupiter first discovered gold at the foot of Towers Hill in December 1871. Today you can find a monument which depicts the location of the first gold sighting at the base of the hill. From there follow the road and uncover the stories of the Hill from the interesting and informative storyboards along the way which feature "Jupiter's Luck" "The Seismograph Station" and "Clark's Gold Mine." Discover 30 different World War II bunkers, one of which is a restored bunker located approximately half way up the Hill. Another track at the summit leads off to the ruins of the Pyrites Works. Early morning is the best time to discover the wildlife living on and around Towers Hill. You will see several species of macropods such as the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, the Whiptail and the Allied Rock Wallabies. Watch as the Wedge-tailed Eagles hunt their prey. Towers Hill comes to life in the evening with the Ghosts after Dark film screened in the Amphitheatre. Admission fees apply. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre.

Charters Towers QLD

2.1 km away

Sunrise from Towers Hill with Giant Yellow Picture Frame — Image credit: Charters Towers Regional Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Towers Hill

Discover panoramic views, gold mining history and wartime stories at Towers Hill, one of the must-see attractions in Charters Towers. Located just minutes from the historic CBD, Towers Hill offers sweeping views across Charters Towers and the surrounding landscape from the lookout, making it a popular spot for sightseeing, walking, photography, wildlife and watching an outback sunset. The hill has strong links to the region's gold mining past, being the location where gold was first discovered and historic remains scattered throughout the landscape. During the Second World War, Towers Hill also became an important military site, and visitors can explore the surviving World War II bunkers and learn more about the role Charters Towers played during the war. Bring the history to life with the Towers Hill World War II Augmented Reality Experience, which uses your mobile device to reveal stories and scenes from the wartime era as you explore the site. As evening falls, stay for Ghosts After Dark at the Towers Hill Amphitheatre, an outdoor film experience sharing the history, stories, people and events that helped shape Charters Towers. Whether you come for the history, walking trails, WWII bunkers, spectacular views or sunset, Towers Hill is one of the essential things to do when visiting Charters Towers and a fascinating place to discover another side of the region's story.

Towers Hill QLD

2.1 km away

Gold Panning at the Venus Gold Battery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gold Panning at the Venus Gold Battery

Try your luck Gold Panning at Venus Gold Battery! Learn how to find real gold! Pan gravel and river sand sourced from local creeks and old mine tailings! Keep any gold you find! This authentic hands-on experience is suited for all age groups and popular with families, schools and students, locals and visitors.

Millchester QLD

2.5 km away

Pioneer Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Pioneer Cemetery

Entrenched in a deep history from the days of the gold rush, Pioneer Cemetery located in Charters Towers, gives an interesting insight in the hardships faced by the pioneers of the time. Containing graves from those who were buried between 1872 and 1895, mining accidents, fires, murders, child birth and general hardship are some of the reasons that there are more than 5000 people buried in the early cemetery. Cemetery records are available for viewing at the Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre.

Charters Towers QLD

3.8 km away

Charters Towers Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Charters Towers Cemetery

Charters Towers Cemetery was established in 1895. It is the resting place for a number of interesting local characters including Jupiter Mosman who, as local lore has it, was part of the party that discovered gold at Charters Towers; Doctor Leonard Redmond who discovered Australian dengue fever; Fredrick Pfeiffer owner of the rich Day Dawn PC Mine and James Knenniff who was the last bushranger in Queensland. The Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre has the cemetery records for both the Pioneer and Charters Towers cemeteries. If it is family history you are seeking, why not contact the Charters Towers and Dalrymple Archives Group or the Charters Towers Family History Association Incorporated? These groups aim to promote and preserve research into local and family history for the benefit of the community.

Charters Towers QLD

4.5 km away

Wagon at Texas Longhorn Tours

Amusement and Theme Parks

Texas Longhorn Tours

Australia's "Texas in the Outback" experience. To view the magnificent herd of Texas Longhorns, Texas Longhorn Tours features one of the last horse-drawn wagon ride experiences in Australia as well as the original Texas Longhorn Safari. These cattle are, without doubt, the most famous and iconic breed of cattle in history. See some of the longest horned cattle in the world that are direct descendants of the millions of Texas Longhorns that walked in the great trail herds from Texas in the late 1800s! Texas Longhorns are the old west cattle that were the salvation of Texas back in the late 1800's and as a result, the legend of the cowboy was born. Everyone has seen a cowboy or western movie and now you can see how the legend started. Many steers have horns spanning more than 100 inches tip-to-tip and JR, who was a former Guinness World Record Holder, is on display in the JR Gallery of Horns with a horn span exceeding 10 feet 4 inches or 3.15 metres! You have heard that "Everything is bigger in Texas" so get yourself to Texas Longhorn Tours and you will see that sometimes "Things are bigger in Queensland" Located 10 kilometres from Charters Towers in North Queensland and offering two different experiences, Texas Longhorn Tours is a 'must do' when visiting the area.

Charters Towers QLD

8.8 km away

Pipers Lookout

Natural Attractions

Pipers Lookout

Embrace magnificent views of vast blue skies and boundless green scenery from Pipers Lookout. Travel up Hervey Range Road from Thuringowa Central, past the suburbs of Rangewood and Rupertswood to find Piper's Lookout near the top of the Range. You will be rewarded with stunning views over the bushland below Hervey Range and out to the ocean.

Hervey Range QLD

83 km away

Lake Ross

Natural Attractions

Lake Ross

Lake Ross stores over 200,000 million litres of water and supplies up to 80 per cent of the region's potable water supply. The dam wall stretches 8.3 kilometres across the Ross River flood-plain (longest in the Southern Hemisphere) providing an additional flood mitigation benefit to the downstream community. In recognition of its habitat values, Lake Ross is listed as a Wetland of National Significance. The extensive shallow margins of the lake provide habitat for a diversity of water birds. The lake is also surrounded by thousands of hectares of unspoiled open Savannah teeming with wildlife. Over 220 species of bird have been recorded on or around the lake to date.

Kelso QLD

88 km away

Escape Room Townsville

Amusement and Theme Parks

Escape Room Townsville

Escape Room Townsville is a kind of real-life adventure game experience. You and your team must find clues, solve puzzles and finish tasks that are set to the theme of the room. If you complete the game in time, you exit the room as winners, and maybe even set a new record. If not, you exit the room having experienced a fun and immersive game, making memories and learning how to think outside the box! The goal is simple: use teamwork, speed and creative thinking to finish the puzzles within 60 minutes.

Condon QLD

97 km away

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