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  • Yaraka - Magee's Shanty
    Magee’s Shanty
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    Magee’s Shanty

    Arts and heritage, Yaraka

Magee’s Shanty

Approximately 90km from Jundah towards Yaraka is the historic site of the shanty immortalised in Banjo Paterson's poem "A Bush Christening", not far from the ruins of the Cobb & Co pub and the lonely grave of goldmin [...]

Magee’s ShantyAnitaCT2018-04-03T23:14:06+00:00
  • Yaraka - Yaraka Hotel Sunset Tour
    Yaraka Sunset Tour
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    Yaraka Sunset Tour

    Top activities, Yaraka

Yaraka Sunset Tour

Make the most of an idyllic Outback sunset location with new friends.  When in Yaraka, join the hotel bus on their daily sunset tour to the fabulous Mount Slowcombe.  It's only 8km from town and you could easily drive yo [...]

Yaraka Sunset TourAnitaCT2018-04-07T02:08:23+00:00
  • Yaraka - End of the line Station
    End of the Line Museum
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    End of the Line Museum

    Arts and heritage, Yaraka

End of the Line Museum

Haven't we all wanted to say that we travelled to the 'end of the line?'  Well now you can.  When in Yaraka, make sure you pop in to the End of the Line Museum housed in the original railway station.  While there, you'll [...]

End of the Line MuseumAnitaCT2018-04-04T12:05:50+00:00
  • Yaraka - Swimming Pool
    Yaraka Swimming Pool
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    Yaraka Swimming Pool

    Top activities, Yaraka

Yaraka Swimming Pool

Cool off in the sparkling waters of the Yaraka pool.  It may well be a standard in-ground swimming pool, but, oh my goodness, what a view!  The beautiful Yang Yang Ranges make for a picture perfect backdrop as you float [...]

Yaraka Swimming PoolAnitaCT2018-04-04T12:27:00+00:00
  • Yaraka - Wildlife
    Wildlife Spotting
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    Wildlife Spotting

    Nature and Wildlife, Yaraka

Wildlife Spotting

If it's wildlife you're seeking, then head to Yaraka for wildlife galore. Some visitors have likened their visit to driving through a Safari Park.  There's plenty of roos, but you're also likely to see goannas, goats, pi [...]

Wildlife SpottingAnitaCT2018-04-04T12:45:41+00:00
  • Yaraka - Magoffin's Grave
    Magoffin’s Grave
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    Magoffin’s Grave

    Arts and heritage, Yaraka

Magoffin’s Grave

A short distance from the town of Yaraka, not far from Magee's Shanty is the lonely grave of gold miner Richard Magoffin. This grave is on the clay pan where Magoffin collapsed and perished from thirst.   Sadly he was on [...]

Magoffin’s GraveAnitaCT2018-04-30T06:56:20+00:00
  • Yaraka - Mt Slowcombe
    Mt Slowcombe
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    Mt Slowcombe

    Nature and Wildlife, Yaraka

Mt Slowcombe

The 360-degree views from the top of this Mesa hill leave every visitor shaking their heads in disbelief that so few people have discovered this spectacular Outback gem. Visitors compare Mt Slowcombe to being Queensland’ [...]

Mt SlowcombeAnitaCT2018-04-23T00:45:03+00:00

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Images are courtesy of regional photographers and artists: Lisa Alexander Photography; Richard Birchley; Dawn Bailey Photography; Anne-Maree Lloyd; Helen Kidd

 

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