Charters Towers Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Charters Towers

Charters Towers is southwest of Townsville, near the Burdekin River. Charters Towers has a rich mining, pastoral and World War II heritage that can be enjoyed by visitors today through the unique 'Ghosts of Gold' experience. Charters Towers maintains a range of heritage listed buildings giving the town a lot of charm. You can tour the Venus Battery and explore the Towers Hill World War II bunkers to savour the history of the city that was once referred to as 'The World'!

Top Attractions in Charters Towers

Explore the best things to see and do in Charters Towers:

• ★Butler's Cottage
• ★Centenary Park
• ★Courthouse Museum
• ★World Theatre
• ★WWII Bunkers
• ★Young's Block Fossicking Area
• ★Zara Clark Museum

Where to Eat in Charters Towers

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Catch & Cook Seafood & Burger Bar
• 🍴Gold City Chinese Restaurant

Where to Stay in Charters Towers

• 🏨Cattleman's Rest Motor Inn and Steakhouse
• 🏨Towers Heritage Lodge Motel

Charters Towers Travel Guide Sections

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