Around 130 kilometres south-west of Townsville lies the town of Ravenswood. The old gold mining settlement, tucked away amongst the rolling hills, is a living tribute to the history and heritage of western Queensland. Mullock heaps, tall chimneys, poppet heads and discarded mine machinery pepper the countryside, reminiscent of the town's century-old glory days of more than a century ago. Beautifully restored hotels and public buildings from the days of gold will give you a glimpses of what the town was once like. Take the time to stop and explore because there's more to this historic town of Ravenswood than you would ever expect.

Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 1,150 kilometres.