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Situated 104 km southeast of Cloncurry, McKinlay is a small town steeped in history and outback charm. It takes its name from the McKinlay River, discovered by explorer John McKinlay, who led the South Australian Burke Relief Expedition in 1861 during the search for Burke and Wills. Established over a century ago, McKinlay served as a vital staging post for Cobb & Co. coaches and a social hub for graziers from surrounding properties. Today, it offers visitors a glimpse into Australia’s rich outback heritage. One of McKinlay’s most famous landmarks is the Walkabout Creek Hotel, originally built as the Federal Hotel in 1900. This iconic pub gained international fame as a key filming location for the movie Crocodile Dundee. Visitors can step inside and experience a piece of Australian cinema history. In the heart of town on Middleton Street, you’ll find Queensland's smallest public library and visitor centre, which offers a surprising array of fiction and non-fiction books, internet access, and local brochures to help you explore the region. A short drive from McKinlay is the Cannington South32 mine, located 87 km south. Opened in 1997, it’s the world’s largest and lowest-cost single mine producer of silver and lead. Impressively, Cannington supplied silver for the medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, film buff, or simply seeking a unique outback experience, McKinlay welcomes you with its fascinating past and warm, small-town hospitality.

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