DESTINATION: Home Hill

Originally part of the Inkerman Downs cattle station, the land around this Burdekin River Valley town was turned over to sugarcane farms in 1911. Sugarcane is still the main product of this region, which is located 100km south of Townsville.

Main Attractions

Home Hill is linked to its twin town, Ayr, by the district's best-known landmark, the Burdekin Bridge. Referred to as the 'Silver Link', it spans the Burdekin River and was the longest bridge in the country for many years. Ashworth's Treasures of the Earth, located in the main street, incorporates Treasures of the Earth gallery, the rock shop and Ashworth's Jewellers and Potters Workshop. The centre has amazing and beautiful exhibits and is definitely worth visiting. Guided tours of the Inkerman Sugar Mill are run on weekdays during the crushing season, June-Nov.

Nearby attractions

Groper Creek, south-east of town, is a popular fishing spot known for its huge gropers and mud crabs. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic, camping and caravan areas. Local fishing tours are available. South of town is the WWII radar site with its forbidding concrete igloos. Mount Inkerman provides panoramic views of the district. The seaside community of Wunjunga is a renowned birdwatching site which is also great for fishing.

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Region: Townsville Region

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Plantation Park, Bruce Hwy and Kennedy St, Ayr, Ph: (07) 4783 5988

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