Location:
Black Jack Road
Description:
An Aboriginal boy named Jupiter first discovered gold at the foot of Towers Hill in December 1871. Since the discovery of gold, the hills three peaks have been subject to much use, predominantly as a mining site. The early telegraph route to Cardwell passed overhead, and the valley below was used for ordinance storage during World War II.Early morning is the best time to discover the wildlife living in and around Towers Hill. You'll see several species of kangaroo, the whiptail and the allied rock wallabies. Watch as the wedge-tailed eagles hunt their prey. It is the site of the first gold discovery - look for the monument at the base of the Hill. Follow the road and uncover stories of the Hill from the informative storyboards along the way. There's"Jupiter's Luck", the"Seismograph Station" and"Clark's Gold Mine". Discover the World War II bunkers, there are 30 of them in total. A short walk to a restored bunker is signposted half way up the Hill on the right. There is a picnic table available for your bring your own breakfast. Another track at the summit leads off to the ruins of the Pyrites Works.Towers Hill Lookout also has many interesting and factual storyboards, so you can learn about the region's colourful past while taking in the panoramic scenery of Charters Towers and extended views of the east. It is a peaceful spot for an early morning or late afternoon walk and you may see some wildlife along the way. Towers Hill comes to life in the evening with a film screened in the amphitheatre - called Ghosts After Dark. This film reveals the story of the history of Charters Towers, in which ghosts of the past have a starring role.
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