Name: Terrestrial Centre – Georgetown Visitor Information Centre
Address: 20 Low Street, Georgetown QLD 4871
Phone: (07) 4079 9025
Opening Hours: Opens 8:30 am (standard VIC hours)
Rating: 5.0 from 3 reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Etheridge Shire / Gulf Savannah / Savannah Way
The Terrestrial Centre is also home to the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection, one of the largest private mineral collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
What Area It Caters For
1. Georgetown Township (Primary Area)
- Historic gold‑rush township
- Etheridge River precinct
- Local heritage buildings and museums
- Shops, cafés, fuel, and essential services
2. Etheridge Shire (Wider Local Government Area)
- Einasleigh township & Copperfield Gorge
- Forsayth & the Etheridge Railway
- Mount Surprise & Undara region (information support)
- Rural stations, outback landscapes, and geological features
3. Savannah Way (Major Touring Route)
- Cairns–Normanton overland touring corridor
- Road condition updates and travel planning
- 4WD and caravan touring support
4. Undara Volcanic National Park (Information Support)
- Lava tubes and volcanic landscapes
- Guided tours and access information
- Nearby accommodation and camping options
5. Cobbold Gorge Region (Information Support)
- Gorge tours and access requirements
- Road conditions and booking guidance
- Outback adventure touring
6. Gulf Savannah Region (Extended Coverage)
- Normanton, Croydon, and Karumba (regional touring advice)
- Wildlife, fishing, and outback drives
- Seasonal travel and safety information
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Georgetown, Etheridge Shire, Undara, Cobbold Gorge, and the Gulf Savannah
- Road condition updates (Savannah Way, outback routes)
- Advice on 4WD touring and remote travel safety
- Information on national parks and geological attractions
- Accommodation and camping recommendations
- Access to the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection
- Souvenirs, local products, and educational displays
Summary
The Georgetown Visitor Information Centre (Terrestrial Centre) is the central accredited hub for the Etheridge Shire and Gulf Savannah region, providing essential information for travellers on the Savannah Way. It supports visitors exploring Georgetown’s gold‑rush heritage, the Undara lava tubes, Cobbold Gorge, and the wider outback landscapes of Far North Queensland. With geological exhibits and strong local knowledge, it is a key stop for anyone touring between Cairns and the Gulf.