Charters Towers - The Home of Gold and Graziers

Charters Towers is a scenic gold mining city with history and character at its heart.  Located just 136km or a 90 minute drive from Townsville, the Charters Towers region has a strong vision for the future.

Beginning from a chance discovery of gold in 1871, Charters Towers burst into life as a bustling metropolis, which in its heyday, was the second largest city in Queensland.

More than 100 years on, Charters Towers is a support centre for the booming mining and beef sectors. It also boasts excellent retail, manufacturing and transport services all within easy access of well-established cultural, health, educational, sporting and recreational facilities.

With close to a 13,000 strong population, a combination of climate, geographic position and an abundance of natural resources provide Charters Towers with a number of attributes that are attractive to new businesses and industry players.