Visiting Etheridge Shire Einasleigh
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Einasleigh sits on the eastern edge of the Newcastle Range, on the banks of the Copperfield River. Einasleigh is on the old Chillagoe to Forsayth railway line, now the Cairns to Forsayth railway. Once a copper mining town, it is set among some unusual scenery with flat top hills, or mesas, that rise out of the grasslands.
Explore the Copperfield Gorge: on the Copperfield River, across from the Einasleigh Hotel, 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. Visit the Kidston Gold Mine area: the Kidston Gold Mine closed July 2001. The mine was the largest open cut gold mine in Australia. Owen Campbell purchased the property in 2001 with the vision of turning it into a unique outback holiday resort. They renovated the miners quarters into single and double rooms and transformed the kitchen into a buffet restaurant. Oaks Rush Outback Resort has two licensed bars, one inside and the other outside with an extensive range of beer, wine, spirits and soft drink. An all weather airstrip is located in the old Kidston town. Visit the old Kidston Battery: the Kidston Battery is a historic industrial relic from the 1800s 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. Play in the park: Einasleigh boasts a well appointed park with a shaded adventure playground and free electric barbeques. This park is also a monument to the men who lost their lives in the Blackhawk Training Disaster as men from that squadron assisted with the establishment of the park. Visit the Einasleigh cemetery: the history of hardships in an area is often written on the tombstones of those who lost their lives in its development. A visit to the well maintained Einasleigh cemetery provides many such tombstones, which provide a picture of the hardships of the past. The cemetery is located on the southern end of Baroota Street. Come to the annual Einasleigh Races and Rodeo: if you can get to Einasleigh for the annual Einasleigh Races and Rodeo weekend than you will surely set yourself up for a good time. Run in the tradition of all good country races, this is an event that is not to be missed. Normally run at Easter time the event attracts many visitors coming out for the sunshine, the racing thrills and a touch of country spirit. If you have missed the races there is always the Horse Sports in September each year. Take a ride on the Savannahlander: 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 great train ride experiences on the continent. Miniature Collection: located in the Einasleigh Hotel is a truly magnificent miniature collection. Don't miss viewing this collection and see if you can spot the one purposeful error in one of the displays.Points of Interest: Central Hotel, Newcastle Range, Copperfield River, Einasleigh Gorge, Cairns to Forsayth Railway and the Kidston Battery. FACILITIES Medical Clinic - held monthly by RFDS (Royal Flying Doctors Service) on a Thursday ACCOMMODATION The Einasleigh Hotel Copperfield Lodge Caravan Park Oak Rush Outback Resort
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