Why choose this Queensland tour ?
Charters Towers began with the discovery of gold over 150 years ago – one of the biggest gold rushes in Australian history. Hear the fascinating story behind the town’s name, the colourful characters, streets and grand buildings including the Royal Hotel and Stock Exchange Arcade on this guided tour.
When gold was found by an Aboriginal boy in 1871, Charters Towers became the richest city in Queensland and second largest after Brisbane, boasting a stock exchange, grand buildings and houses, fine shops, wide streets, electricity, gaslights, telegraph and the telephone – it had everything. Residents nicknamed their town “The World.”
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What makes Walking History Tour of Charters Towers a unique experience ?
After meeing at the Charters Towers Visitor Information Center, we will take you on a guided walk in and around Mosman Street and Gill Street. You’ll hear the fascinating story behind the town’s name, the colourful characters and the grand buildings.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Walking History Tour of Charters Towers Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local Guide with a wealth of knowlegde
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- No restrooms available throughout tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Historic Australia.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please ensure that this booking confirmation is circulated to all those that you have booked for.
• Guests must be wearing flat-soled enclosed shoes. Thongs, sandals and high heels are not be permitted on tour.
• We believe the weather really adds to the atmosphere of a tour. If there is rain, please bring an umbrella and or raincoat, and enjoy the tour. Tours will only be cancelled if conditions become dangerous – we will notify you in this circumstances.
• Please bring a water bottle with you to keep hydrated during tour.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour is due to start.
• Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years
• There are no toilet facilities available at site. Please use facilities elsewhere before joining us at this site.
• The consumption of alcohol and use of illegal substances are not permitted BEFORE or DURING a tour, any guest believed to be intoxicated, or otherwise under the influence will be asked to leave.
• Smoking/Vaping is not permitted at any time during our tours.
• Once tours have commenced, guests will be unable to leave the tour group.
• Historic Australia reserves the right to change a tour itinerary and/or Tour Guide(s) without notice.
• Mobile & tablet devices are only to be used on tour whilst taking photographs or in an emergency.
• Video cameras & recording devices of any sort are NOT permitted.
• All tours, stories, tales etc are the intellectual property of Jack Sim & Historic Australia and may not be recorded or reproduced in any form without written permission prior to the commencement of a tour.
• Guests engaging in inappropriate behaviour will be asked to leave & not be entitled to a refund.
• Historic Australia accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen property.
• Undertaking a Historic Australia Tour is at your own risk.
