Charters Towers

Charters Towers is a city in northern Queensland, Australia. It is located 137 kilometers inland (south-west) from Townsville on the Flinders Highway.

Charters Towers situated west of Townsville has a unique and colourful history, and is often referred to as the historic golden city.

Located 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 .. 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'.