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Local favourite viewpoint · Etheridge Shire, Queensland

Red Knob

Red Knob is a viewpoint in Etheridge Shire, Queensland.

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Red Knob: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Red Knob

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Red Knob — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.20167, 144.08806. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Red Knob yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Red Knob?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Red Knob?

    Nearby: Einasleigh Copper Mine and Smelter (fort, 43 km), Undara Volcanic National Park (sanctuary, 71 km), Black Knob (viewpoint, 9 km), Cleanskin Knob (viewpoint, 12 km), Beril Peak (viewpoint, 21 km), Fraser Peak (viewpoint, 23 km).