Record number of Australian Caravan Club members racing to Charters Towers Chairman’s Muster.
A record number of registrations for the forthcoming annual Australian Caravan Club (ACC) Chairman’s Muster have been received for the Muster which is to be held in Charters Towers in May.
ACC Chairman, Craig Humphrey, said the response from members has been fantastic. “Over 115 RV’s bringing 200 ACC members will visit the Charters Towers region for nearly a week from 14 May 2020. I had envisaged about 70 RV’s attending but I am really overwhelmed with the response.”
“Following strong representation from local organisers – Judy de Loryn and Linda Brierley, I was very supportive of staging this year’s Chairman’s Muster in Charters Towers.
“As a group of senior RV travellers covering the four corners of this great country, our members have seen the devastation caused by drought and other severe weather events.
“Our members have been very strong in wanting to provide more support in drought-affected areas. When we stay in rural areas, research indicates our members spend up to $100 per day which supports local business.
“This is an example of RV travellers being able to directly support affected regions and I commend both the organisers and members for such a positive reaction to date,” said Mr Humphrey.
Charters Towers Regional Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Sonia Bennetto said she is thrilled by the response from the ACC community. “We’re excited to have so many ACC members register for the Chairman’s Muster. It will be fantastic for our community and a real boost to our local economy. We can’t wait to show off what our region has to offer,” said Cr Bennetto.
Whilst in Charters Towers, ACC members will visit several local attractions, have catered meals and support a local charity organisation. “I encourage local businesses to reach out to the organisers to see how they can promote their business to the ACC members,” said Cr Bennetto.
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Charters Towers: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charters Towers and how do you get there by caravan?
Charters Towers sits about 130 km south-west of Townsville on the Flinders Highway in North Queensland — roughly a 90-minute drive from the coast. The highway is sealed, flat and caravan-friendly the whole way, making it an easy first or last stop on an inland loop. Most travellers arrive with their own van; there is no practical public-transport alternative for a towing trip.
What is there to see and do in Charters Towers?
The town is a living gold-rush museum: heritage-listed banks and arcades line the main street, the Venus Battery shows how ore was crushed, and the Stock Exchange Arcade recalls the days when Charters Towers was Queensland's second city and known simply as 'The World'. Towers Hill lookout gives sunset views over the town, and the drive-in cinema is one of the few still operating in regional Queensland.
When is the best time to visit Charters Towers?
April to September brings dry, mild days around 20–27°C — ideal touring weather and the busiest caravan season. October to March is hot and humid with afternoon storms; sites are easier to get, but plan outdoor activities for early morning. The town's gold-rush festivals and country race days mostly fall in the cooler months.
Where can you stay with a caravan in Charters Towers?
The town has caravan parks with powered sites within a few minutes of the centre, plus showground-style budget camping. Book ahead during school holidays and event weekends. Fuel, supermarkets and a dump point are all available in town, so it's an easy resupply stop before longer outback legs west toward Hughenden and Winton.
