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Explore Walkerston in Australia
Walkerston in the region of Queensland with its 2,564 inhabitants is a town in Australia - some 976 mi or ( 1570 km ) North of Canberra , the country's capital city .
Current time in Walkerston is now 02:47 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Brisbane " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Newbury Junction, Mackay, Habana, Glenella, and Geeberga. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Newbury Junction . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Walkerston ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Walkerston, Queensland
Walkerston is a town in central Queensland, Australia. The town is situated on the Peak Downs Highway 14 kilometres south-west of Mackay. Walkerston straddles Bakers Creek for about 3 kilometres . At the 2006 census, Walkerston had a population of 2,563. The town boasts two primary schools, a post office, three bars (including a sports club), and a supermarket. It is also the hometown of the Buddhist author Angulimalo. The railway reached Walkerston from Paget on 10 August 1885.
Located at -21.17 149.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Te Kowai, Queensland
Te Kowai is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council in Queensland, Australia. Its population at the 2006 census was 666 people. The name of the suburb is derived from a former railway station, itself derived from a nearby sugar plantation named after a New Zealand tree, kowhai. The name was shortened and the Māori definite article "Te" added. A sugar mill was established in the area in 1874 and operated until 1894 when it amalgamated with the Palms Mill.
Located at -21.16 149.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Mackay Base Hospital
The Mackay Base Hospital is the major hospital for the Central Queensland Region situated in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. It is located around 4 km from Mackay city centre. The Hospital offers general services to a population of approximately 135 000 throughout Mackay and the surrounding areas including referrals from Moranbah and parts of the Bowen region. The Hospital has a wide range of medical and allied health services.
Located at -21.15 149.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
St Francis Xavier Parish, Mackay
St Francis Xavier Parish is a Catholic parish, serving the needs of the Catholic communities living in the western and southern suburbs of Mackay, Queensland. The parish has existed since 1947, but the Church was blessed and dedicated in 1962. St Francis Xavier Parish has grown into a large parish, servicing Church needs, community functions, and operating a primary school.
Located at -21.15 149.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Bakers Creek, Queensland
Bakers Creek is a small town in Queensland, approximately 8 kilometres south of Mackay on the Bruce Highway. Its main industry is a large meat processing plant operated by Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Aust) Pty Ltd. The Bakers Creek watercourse runs through the township. At the 2006 census, Bakers Creek had a population of 770. In 1943, a USAAF aircraft crashed in the locality, killing 40 of the 41 people on board. The crash is Australia's worst aviation disaster by death toll.
Located at -21.22 149.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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