Queensland Mining and Industry Attractions
Queensland Mining and Industry Attractions Directories
Aussie World
Palmview - The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub. Incorporating over 30 rides and games it's guaranteed to please everyone... More
Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame
Longreach - Discover the history behind some of Australia's bravest and most intrepid explorers - the stockmen and Aborigines of early pioneering Australia at the... More
Australian Sugar Industry Museum
Mourilyan - Opened in 1977 the Australian Sugar Industry Museum is a modern complex covering some 14,000 square. The Museum's collection comprises of contemporary... More
Blackwater International Coal Centre
Blackwater - Incorporating an education and community centre, exhibition space, a theatre cinema, and a cafe, the Blackwater International Coal Centre (BICC) showcases... More
Blair Athol Coal Mine
Clermont - The first thing visitors to Clermont must do is book a place on one of the Blair Athol Coal Mine Tours which leave Clermont twice a week. Coal was first... More
Blue Hollow Mine
Sapphire - Visit Peter and Debbie Chalmers at the Blue Hollow Mine for the full sapphire fossicking experience. Fossick at the park through original dirt from their... More
Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
Mt Coot-Tha Park - As you step out onto the observation deck at Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha, the panoramic views of Brisbane City stretching out to Moreton Bay and around... More
Capricorn Caves
The Caves - Capricorn Cave Tour is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot... More
Chudleigh Park Gem Fields
Hughenden - Gem quality peridot occurs on the property of Chudleigh Park, approximately 155 kilometres north of Hughenden. Gemstones were first worked in the area... More
Clermont Detectors
Clermont - Wow! What it is to find a nugget! Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald. Most people come to Clermont to stay... More
Copperfield Store and Chimney
Copperfield - A single brick chimney, standing sentinel in the scrub, is now the only one remaining of the fourteen chimneys which once represented the Peak Downs Copper... More
Ernest Henry Mine
Cloncurry - Ernest Henry Mine is named after the father of Cloncurry, Ernest Henry, who explored the district in 1866 with Roger Sheaffe. At that time he discovered... More
Fascinating Facets and The Crystal Caves
Atherton - The Crystal Caves are a mineralogical museum in a fantasyland cave. Guests put on a miner's helmet and discover some of the world's most beautiful natural... More
Ferry Road Market
Southport - Ferry Road Market is the Gold Coast's premier gourmet food market. Comprising 13 retailers offering everything one needs to entertain or be entertained.... More
Gold Coast Food and Wine Trails
Gold Coast - Let your taste buds lead you on an exploration of the Gold Coast's Food and Wine Trails. Whether you choose a coastal path or retreat to the hinterland,... More
Herberton Historic Village
Herberton - Sit in the school house. Stand at the bar. Herberton Historical Village is more than a vintage precinct; it's a tangible buzz of things past. The collection... More
Hydro Power Plant
Thargomindah - The Hydro Power Plant is the first in Australia and third in the World! In 1891 drilling commenced on a bore to supply the town with water and in 1893... More
Kilkivan Shire Museum
Kilkivan - The Kilkivan Shire Museum contains a comprehensive display of ore and mineral samples common to the district, photographs and documents relating to mining,... More
Koombooloomba Dam
Ravenshoe - The power station was commissioned in 1999, and was developed in line with principles of environmentally sustainable development. Its location in Lake... More
Kuranda - Village in the Rainforest
Kuranda - The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25 kilometres northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is a vibrant little... More
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns - The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls.... More
Little House of Gems
Rubyvale - Little House of Gems is filled with exquisite Jewellery, Gems and Crystals from all over the world. The local Sapphires and Zircons that they mine, facet... More
Longreach Powerhouse Museum
Longreach - The Longreach Powerhouse Museum showcases a unique blend of technical and local history within the Longreach Shire. The Powerhouse has the largest collection... More
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Toowoomba - At the Main Roads Heritage Centre, travel through exciting exhibitions showcasing the story of a department rich in history and culture and experience... More
Maryborough Sugar Factory Pty Ltd
Maryborough - Featured on the Maryborough Heritage City Walk and Drive Tour - The first Maryborough sugar to be manufactured was in 1864 when John Buhot demonstrated... More
Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park
Rockhampton - Mount Hay Gemstone Tourist Park, 36 kilometres west of Rockhampton on the Capricorn Highway is an internationally known destination for thunderegg fossicking.... More
Mount Surprise Gems
Mt Surprise - Mount Surprise is Far North Queensland’s only fossicking information hub. Take a choice of tours or go alone and hire or buy your own equipment.... More
Mulgrave Settlers Museum
Gordonvale - Mulgrave Settlers Museum, next to the sugar mill in Gordonvale, was purpose-built to house objects used by settlers in the area then called Nelson in the... More
On the Ridge Cooking School
Kureelpa - Learn how to cook at On the Ridge Cooking School by creating, cooking and celebrating good food, whilst experiencing the lifestyle and the beauty of the... More
Opal Mines Yowah and Heritage Trail
Yowah - Follow the Heritage Trail in Yowah through the mine fields, along the bore drain to the early buildings, and up to the Bluff. The Bluff is the highest... More
Outback At Isa
Mount Isa - Outback at Isa, get up close! The Hard Times Mine is a unique underground mining experience in a mine built and operated by real miners that provides... More
Outback Opal Mine
Clifton Beach - To start your free visit to the Outback Opal Mine why not view the interesting eight minute documentary available in English, Japanese and German. Then... More
Pittsworth Historical Pioneer Village and Museum
Pittsworth - The Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village consists of the Former Pittsworth Post Office, the Telephone Exchange and the Post Masters Residence.
You'll... More
Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre
Brisbane City - Located by the lake on Whimbrel Street, Fisherman Islands, the Visitors Centre offers visitors a number of unique experiences. You can wander through... More
Port of Hay Point Lookout
Hay Point - The Port of Hay Point, 30 kilometres south of Mackay, is one of the biggest and most efficient coal ports in the world. The Port Administration building... More
Proserpine Historical Museum
Proserpine - Visit the Historical Proserpine Museum, where you can learn about the interesting history of this sugar cane and cattle town. The establishment of a permanent... More
Quilpie Opals (Brisbane)
Brisbane - Quilpie Opals is Queensland's premier Opal specialist founded in 1969 in the outback mining township of Quilpie, Central Queensland. They are an Australian... More
Ray Station
Quilpie - Ray Station was settled in 1874 by great grandparents Patsy and Sarah Tully nee Durack. Sarah's brother the famous Patsy Durack (Kings in Grass Castles)... More
Reg McCallum Park
Nanango - Located in Henry Street, Nanango, this attractive park, Reg McCallum Park, is named after the Mayor of the Nanango Shire, Reg McCallum, who has been the... More
Rubyvale Gem Gallery
Rubyvale - Renovated from one of the town's original miner's cottages built in 1914, Rubyvale Gem Gallery is now home to one of the most spectacular collections of... More
Salonika Beach
Salonika Beach - Located North of Sarina, delightful Salonika Beach is the destination for many holiday makers and Sarina residents.
Unit accommodation is available at... More
Sarina Sugar Shed
Sarina - Ideally located at the southern entrance of Sarina in the Field of Dreams Parkland, Railway Square, the Sarina Sugar Shed offers a truly unique experience... More
Stock Exchange Arcade and Assay Mining Museum
Charters Towers - The Stock Exchange Arcade was designed by Sydney architect Mark Day and built by Sandbrook Brothers of Sydney in 1888. This prestigious shop and office... More
Sunrise Opal Mines
Quilpie - Sunrise Opal Mines delivers a large range of solid Queensland Boulder Opals, loose cut stones or set jewellery pieces in any price range. Boulder beads... More
Tambo Teddies
Tambo - Tambo Teddies all began in 1992 as a result of a Future Search Workshop (a government incentive to create jobs in country towns). Two days of brainstorming... More
Terrestrial Georgetown Centre
Georgetown - At the Terrestrial Centre in Georgetown you will find located the multi award winning, Terrestrial - the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection. This collection,... More
The Big Rig
Roma - A hundred years ago, on Roma's Hospital Hill, a drilling crew was boring for water when, suddenly, the unexpected happened: 'Strewth, it's gas!' exclaimed... More
The Bundaberg Barrel
Bundaberg East - Next time you're in the Bundaberg area, add a little interest to your trip with a visit to The Bundaberg Barrel. From the unique spilled ginger beer flooring... More
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