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UNEARTH ETHERIDGELava Tubes, Gems & Gorges

Lava Tubes, Gems & Gorges

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OUTBACK ROADTRIPSwith Glorious Scenery

with Glorious Scenery

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GORGE-OUS NATURAL WONDERSImmerse Yourself in the Grandeur of Natures

Immerse Yourself in the Grandeur of Natures

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ADVENTURES AWAITSExperience a Hidden Outback Oasis

Experience a Hidden Outback Oasis

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EXTRAORDINARY GEOLOGICAL WONDERSExperience Talaroo Hot Springs

Experience Talaroo Hot Springs

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Etheridge Events

TOWNS IN OUR REGION

Einasleigh

The township of Einasleigh, originally named Copperfield, was laid out in 1900 by the mining warden on a new township reserve established near the Einasleigh Company's copper mine.

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Forsayth

First known as New Charleston, it was renamed Forsayth after the railway's commissioner, James Forsayth Thallon.

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Georgetown

Georgetown is the administrative headquarters of the Shire of Etheridge, a local government area encompassing the nearby settlements of Mount Surprise, Forsayth and Einasleigh.

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Mt Surprise

The settlement lives up to its name with a range of adventures including tours to the nearby geological wonders such as the Undara Lava Tubes and fossicking expeditions to O'Brien's Creek.

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Tourism Partners

Savannah Way

Savannah Way Limited is a non-profit organisation promoting the drive route for the benefit of local communities & some of the great events coming to the region.
Email: info@savannahway.com.au

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Savannah Guides

Savannah Guides is a network of professional tour guides & tour operators working with researchers, National Parks agencies & local communities.
Ph: 0408 772 513
Email: info@savannah-guides.com.au

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Etheridge Shire Council

Etheridge Shire Council is affectionately known as the 'Golden Heart of the Gulf' thanks to its central location in Far North Queensland.
Ph: 07 4079 9090
Email: info@etheridge.qld.gov.au

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TerrEstrial Visitor Information Centre

Etheridge Shire's accredited Visitor Information Centre, Town Library, Internet Cafe & host to North Queensland's Premier Mineral Collection - The Ted Elliot Collection.
Ph: 07 4079 9027
Email: terrestrial@etheridge.qld.gov.au

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IMPORTANT LINKS

ETHERIDGE TRAIL MAP

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GETTING HERE

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ROAD CONDITIONS

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DRIVE NORTH WEST QLD

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QUEENSLAND TOURISM

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TROPICAL NORTH QLD

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