Cloncurry Tourist Information Centre

Name: Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre & Museum
Address: Mary Kathleen Memorial Park, McIlwraith Street, Cloncurry QLD 4824
Phone: (07) 4742 1361
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.7 from 300+ reviews (Google – Cloncurry Unearthed Museum & VIC precinct)
Type: Visitor information centre / museum precinct

The centre provides maps, brochures, regional touring guidance, and access to the Unearthed Museum, which showcases mining heritage, fossils, Indigenous artefacts, and the history of the Mary Kathleen uranium mine.

What Area It Caters For

The Cloncurry Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the north‑west Queensland outback, including mining towns, river systems, rugged ranges, and major touring routes.

1. Cloncurry Township (Primary Hub) Cloncurry Unearthed Museum, John Flynn Place Museum, Chinaman Creek Dam, local accommodation, dining, and outback touring services.
2. Mount Isa Major regional centre offering mining heritage, Underground Hospital, Hard Times Mine tours, retail services, and events.
3. Mary Kathleen Township & Mine Site Historic abandoned uranium mining town, scenic drives, and interpretive displays.
4. Corella Dam & Clem Walton Park Camping, birdwatching, fishing, and rugged outback scenery.
5. Dajarra Historic railway town with strong Indigenous heritage and pastoral history.
6. Barkly Highway Corridor (QLD–NT) Access to Camooweal, Georgina River region, and NT outback touring loops.
7. Channel Country & Gulf Connections Touring routes linking Cloncurry to Boulia, Burketown, Normanton, and the Gulf Savannah.
8. Regional Touring Routes
   • Overlanders Way (Townsville to Tennant Creek)
   • Matilda Way
   • Barkly Highway
   • Cloncurry–Mount Isa circuit
   • Mary Kathleen scenic loop
   • Gulf Savannah touring routes

Services Provided

• Local and regional maps
• Brochures for attractions across Cloncurry, Mount Isa, and north‑west Queensland
• Access to Unearthed Museum exhibits (fossils, mining heritage, Indigenous artefacts)
• Accommodation and dining recommendations
• Event information (Cloncurry Merry Muster Rodeo, local shows, outback festivals)
• Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
• Guidance for river recreation, camping areas, and scenic drives
• Visitor support for remote travel planning, road conditions, and outback safety

Summary

The Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre & Museum is the central tourism hub for Cloncurry and the wider north‑west Queensland outback. It supports travellers exploring Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Mary Kathleen, Corella Dam, Dajarra, and major touring routes such as the Overlanders Way and Barkly Highway. With its regional maps, heritage displays, and expert guidance for outback touring, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most historically rich and rugged landscapes.