BEST COUNTRY PUBS

EVERY Australian country town has one — a pub where locals gather to exchange tall tales and sink ice- cold beer.

North Queenslanders love a drink and a good feed, which explains our wide range of much loved venues. YUNGABURRA HOTEL 6 Kehoe Place, Yungaburra

This stately Queenslander, 350km north of Townsville is also known as the Lake Eacham Hotel.

It is lined with old photos and is a magnet for local characters.

Built in throughout 1910, the it’s known Atherton Tablelands for jam sessions. ROLLINGSTONE PUB

It’s just 55km north to this well known joint, making a great pit stop before or after a Crystal Creek adventure.

Rollingstone has a great family environment making it hard to pass on a northern escape without popping in. THE LION’S DEN 398 Shiptons Flat Rd, Rossville QLD 4895

This very famous old pub is worth the 600km trip just to relax on the deck under the treetop canopy with one of the den’s famous pizzas

Venue manager Delsey Williams said the “very quirky little country pub,” de- its veranda served the hefty drive.

“The creek out the back is pristinely beautiful, and very popular,” she said.

“People grab a beer and head down to the water all the time.” THE BARRON VALLEY HOTEL 53 Main St, Atherton

This great old- fashioned pub constructed in 1940, 350km north of Townsville, is one for the history ( and beer) lovers.

The site has been used for hotel and accommodation purposes since 1890. BOWEN RIVER HOTEL Strathmore Rd, Collinsville

An easy 300km drive and