Laura to Maytown Coach Road, Heritage-listed road track in Queensland, Australia
The Laura to Maytown Coach Road stretches between two towns through steep terrain, sandstone formations, and creek crossings in northern Queensland.
The road served the Palmer River goldfield from 1877, enabling transportation of miners and supplies during Queensland's largest gold rush period.
Multiple staging posts, hotel sites, and Chinese market garden remains along the route reflect the diverse communities that traversed this passage.
Modern travelers require four-wheel drive vehicles to navigate the steep grades and narrow passages of this partially preserved historical track.
The road maintains sections of original hand-cut construction features, including stone drains and steep pinches between Cradle Creek and North Palmer River.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -15.99130,144.30650
Latest update: March 25, 2025 00:16
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