History

Tree of Knowledge, Barcaldine

Barcaldine, Queensland

A memorial to the 1891 shearers' strike that led to the Labor Party.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
30 min
Tree of Knowledge, Barcaldine
Joshua Ryan · CC0

The original ghost gum died in 2006 but its remains stand in an architectural shelter. The Australian Workers Heritage Centre next door has more on the story. A short stop on the Landsborough Highway.

Good to know

  • Pop into the Heritage Centre
  • Pretty at sunset
Getting there
Main street
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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