STONEHENGE
- rincan18
- Oct 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Stonehenge is currently a 2 star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
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History and Geography
The town's name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as "Stonehenge".
Stonehenge Provisional School opened on 3 September 1900 with an initial enrolment of 24 students under headmaster William James Doherty. It become Stonehenge State School on 1 January 1909. It closed for some periods of time due to war and low student numbers. The present school building was constructed in 1976 with the original school building relocated to the Stonehenge Community Centre, alongside the former police station.
Stonehenge is in the Channel Country.
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (an over-the-horizon radar system) has a receiver at Stonehenge with 90-degree coverage. It is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north-west of the town.
Local Government Information
Stonehenge is an outback town and locality in the Shire of Barcoo, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Stonehenge had a population of 58 people.
Attractions
Stonehenge is a tiny outback town in western Queensland. The attractions are less about a long list of slights and more about experiencing the landscape and remoteness.
Stonehenge Heritage Trail: Self guided heritage walk that explains the history of early settlers and life in the outback.
Stonehenge Machinery Museum: With displaying historic machinery, vehicles and equipment used in the region’s pastoral industry.
Experience the night sky: due to very little light pollution Stonehenge is excellent for stargazing. With milky way in remarkable detail.
Visit the Jundah- Stonehenge area: With vast Channel country landscapes, wildlife and opportunities to spot kangaroos and emus.
Accommodation and Dine In
With Stonehenge being remote it offers two places for accommodation, Stonehenge Hotel which has the classic pub atmosphere and rooms. Stonehenge Tourist Park which offers camping and caravan facilities.
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