The attraction of the resort is to explore the outback and enjoy the historical significance in the peace and tranquil surrounds amongst the outback wildlife.
Observe the vast array of wildlife including kangaroos, emus, butcher birds, magpies, parrots and much more.
Visit the Kidston Gold Mine area
The Kidston Gold Mine closed July 2001.
The mine was the largest open cut gold mine in Australia.
The size of the mine can be appreciated from a high point on the road on the way to the old Kidston Battery.
Visit the old Kidston Battery
The Kidston Battery is a historic industrial relic from the 1800's when Kidston was a prosperous gold mining town.
The battery is complete with crushers. It is old so care should be taken when exploring in the vicinity.
The battery is located near the existing Kidston Gold Mine on the site of the historic town of Kidston.
Take a ride on the Savannahlander
One of the few Queensland Trains that actually stops outside the pub on request.
The Savannahlander weekly tourist service runs past the front of the Einasleigh Hotel and has been known to stop for a while.
The Savannahlander runs from Cairns to Forsayth and is one of the truly amazing train ride experiences on the continent.
Explore the Copperfield Gorge
On the Copperfield River is the spectacular Copperfield Gorge with sheer walls dropping into the sandy river bottom. This area is the south eastern boundary of the Undara lava field and here the river has cut through a lava fissure giving the visitor another aspect of the lava flow.
Other things to see and do include:
- A working cattle station.
- The old police station.
- Pits at the Gold Mine.
- Bush walking.
- The old township.
- Bird watching.
- Lots of wildlife.
- Fishing.
- And much more.
