Cloncurry
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The township of Cloncurry in North West Queensland occupies a key hub point in the Outback. Known as ''the friendly heart of the Great North West''. Cloncurry was founded in 1867 by Ernest Henry. It was built upon copper mines in the surrounding district, which quickly led to it being one of the most prosperous towns in the Outback. Today, Cloncurry''s core industries include grazing, copper and gold mining, transport and mining services. Qantas was conceived in Cloncurry and their aircraft hangar still stands at Cloncurry Shire Airport. The Royal Flying Doctors Service was launched Cloncurry with the first flight
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Curry Merry Muster FestivalThe Curry Merry Muster Festival is Cloncurry's Rodeo and is nationally known for heart racing,
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Fountain Springs CircuitStop at Clem Walton Park, a picturesque spot on the creek banks. Continue back on
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Ernest Henry MineErnest Henry Mine is named after the father of Cloncurry, Ernest Henry, who explored the
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John Flynn Place Museum and Art GalleryJohn Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery in Cloncurry commemorates the work of John Flynn
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Cloncurry Oasis Caravan ParkThe Cloncurry Oasis Caravan Park is situated on the Overlander's Way (Flinders Highway) about half
