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Major city · Australia

Cloncurry

Stop one night on the Barkly Highway between Mount Isa and Townsville: John Flynn Place, the Qantas hangar and the old mine sites fill a half-day.

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Cloncurry is a small outback service town on the Barkly Highway, about 120 km east of Mount Isa, with a population of roughly 2,700. Copper made it rich from 1867, Qantas was conceived here and the Royal Flying Doctor Service began here. Sights are few and close together, so a half-day plus one night is enough unless you are passing through on the way to the Gulf.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–Sep (dry, cooler nights)
avoid Oct–Mar (extreme heat, wet-season road closures)
Airport
CNJ
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cloncurry000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112
  • Road conditions (Queensland Traffic)13 19 40

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Cloncurry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
  • Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichThe bakery does not open evenings.A$8–14 (≈ US$6–10)
  • BeerBeer in a pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedCaravan-park cabin, a night, per roomA$120 (≈ US$80)
  • Mid-range bedPub room with shared bathroom, a night, per roomA$120 (≈ US$80)
  • High-end bedPub room with shared bathroom, a night, per roomA$160 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

John Flynn Place and the Royal Flying Doctor Service storyQantas birthplace and the original hangar at the aerodromeCopper mining history and the Mary Kathleen memorialBarkly Highway stop between Mount Isa and Townsville
Airports
CNJ Cloncurry Airport (Regional flights to Townsville and Mount Isa; the Qantas hangar stands at the aerodrome. Schedules change: check with the airline.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Nov (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cloncurry: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

37°C (99°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Feb

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Mar

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

1 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

1 rd

Oct

36°C (97°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Nov

38°C (100°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Dec

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is flat and small: Scarr St and Ramsay St are a block apart and most sights are within a 15–20 minute walk. A car is needed for the Mary Kathleen memorial park and the aerodrome. Fuel up here before long outback legs.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Mount Isago

Door to door: About 1.5 h each way

Drive west on the Barkly Highway, about 120 km (75 mi)

Big enough for a mine tour and a full day; better as an overnight than a return trip.

Mary Kathleen memorial park

go

Door to door: Under 15 min

Short drive from the highway, follow the signs

Mining relics and the story of the abandoned uranium town; go early in the day.

Normanton and Karumba

overnight

Door to door: Several hours

North via the Burke Developmental Road

Gulf country; too far for a day return, plan at least one night.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ramsay St (Barkly Highway)

Most motels line the highway; drive-up rooms, easy parking, some road noise.

Scarr St (main street)

Pubs with rooms and the supermarket; one block north of the highway, walkable to the museum.

Caravan parks

Powered sites on the edge of town; book ahead in the dry season and during mine-related demand.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
High
A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel room1 × 1 night × A$180A$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160A$320
Powered caravan site, one night1 × A$45 · checkA$45
Museum entry2 × A$12 · checkA$24
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$62
Trip total≈ A$341 per person per day, bed includedA$681≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
Pub counter mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Bakery pie or sandwichThe bakery does not open evenings.A$8–14 (≈ US$6–10)
Beer in a pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
Fuel, per litrecheck; outback prices run higher than the coast.A$1.80–2.20 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A small, quiet town and generally safe to walk by day. The real risks are heat, long drives with no phone signal and wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk.
  • Summer heat is dangerous: 40°C (104°F)+ days, so carry water and avoid midday walking.
  • Wet season (roughly Nov–Apr) can close outback roads and flood creek crossings: check road conditions before driving.
  • Mining demand pushes motel prices up and fills rooms: book ahead.
  • Long distances between towns with no phone signal: tell someone your route.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112
Road conditions (Queensland Traffic)
13 19 40

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112
  • Road conditions (Queensland Traffic)13 19 40

Embassy

No embassies here; the nearest consulates are in Brisbane and Sydney. US citizens can register with the consulate in Brisbane (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Motel room, one night: about A$140–260 (≈ US$95–180) (check)
  • Pub room with shared bathroom: from about A$90 (≈ US$60) (check)
  • Fuel, per litre: A$1.80–2.20 (≈ US$2) (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is the road open? — Is the road open?

English is the working language; a few words of greeting go a long way in small towns.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cloncurry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Sep (dry, cooler nights) · avoid Oct–Mar (extreme heat, wet-season road closures) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CNJ: flight days, taxi or hire-car pickup, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster map for Scarr St and Ramsay St with the museum, pubs and supermarket.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for John Flynn Place, the Qantas hangar and the Mary Kathleen park.
  4. Wet-season road-closure fixtures so the drive legs can go green or red.

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