The annual Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge is one of Australia’s greatest horse events and has been described as the Melbourne Cup of bush horsemanship. Held annually in July, this is arguably the nation’s top performance event, drawing the country’s best stockmen who travel from all over the country to vie for the prize money and esteemed titles. Amid fierce competition the countries highest-ranking competitors battle it out with pride and professionalism, putting themselves and their horses to the ultimate tests, displaying the highest abilities in Australian Horsemanship.

As a spectator, there is plenty of daytime drafting and cutting action. Don’t miss the bull and bronc ride with guaranteed thrills and spills to entertain you.

This genuine stockman’s festival is held at the Cloncurry Showgrounds with full camping, catering and live entertainment.

Getting there:

Cloncurry Showgrounds, Cloncurry. Cloncurry is 1700km northwest of Brisbane and accessed by road and rail.

By train:

Catch The Inlander to Cloncurry. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.

Further information:

Event is held annually in July. Tourist information available at Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Museum and Park, McIlwraith St, Cloncurry

Ph 07 4742 1361