Camooweal, Queensland

Lunch in the back of Rex.

A tribute to the original Barkly highway, which was completed in 1942 by mostly American Service men to facilitate WWII efforts, linking Mount Isa to Tennant Creek, has been created at a roadside stop.

The State heritage listed Freckleton's Stores, which came to include a liquor outlet, grocer and Shell service station were built in 1895 after the township of Camooweal was proclaimed in 1884. 

Approximately 180 kilometres west of Mount Isa is a small town with a population of approximately 187 people. The town was discovered by a surveyor that goes by the name of GT Weale, who apparently introduced camels to the region. We took a trip across to see the Camooweal caves and the Northern Territory Border, unfortunately the road was too muddy to the caves but the drive was spectacular. It was Australia Day (Invasion Day, Survivors Day) and the town come to life with ride on lawn mower races, telecasted by helicopter. Such a great atmosphere. 🚁🚁🚁🚜🚜🚜