Cloncurry

Queensland, Australia

Cloncurry is 124 km from Mt Isa, on the Overlander's Way. The town was started due to the discovery of copper nearby. It is the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor's Service, and the destination of the first Quantas Flight. You will find many other reasons to stop here for a day or so.

Places to see and things to do

• John Flynn Place, the RFDS museum
• Mary Kathleen Memorial Park and Museum, which includes a water bottle from the ill fated Burke and Wills expedition.
• gem fossicking
• birdwatching
• visit some nearby ghost towns
• Chinaman Creek Dam.

Nearby

• Mt Isa

More information:

• All Queensland towns

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