Middleton, located on the Kennedy Developmental Road between Winton and Boulia consists of a solitary hotel that also sells some supplies and a small range of fuel. The area was first discovered by John McKinlay's expedition in 1861 and despite initially being a staging post for coaches has not grown to any degree of importance due to the relatively inhospitable environment it resides in. Nevertheless, the hotel itself is well worth stopping for, as are the other exhibits that demonstrate a level of humour from the locals. Also of interest in the area is Cawnpore Lookout (20km west) which offers remarkable views over the unusual landforms.

Population: 5
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Named after Thomas Middleton, one of the party members of John McKinlay's expedition to search for Burke & Wills.
Pronunciation: Mid-el-tn
Postcode: 4735
Local Government: Winton Shire Council
Location: 1517km north west of Brisbane, 405km south-east of Mt Isa
Main Watercourses: None
Main Roads: Kennedy Developmental Road
Radio Stations (Music): None

Photos from Middleton (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Western entrance to Middleton on the Kennedy Developmental Road (2006).
	The Middleton Hotel, looking west (2006).
	Looking west along the Kennedy Developmental Rd, Middleton (2006).
	The Middleton Hilton Hotel (2006).
	The Middleton Footy Stadium (2006).
	The Middleton Golf Course - Full of Par 5's (2006).
	The Kennedy Developmental Road, looking east from Cawnpore's Lookout (2006).
	And again (2006).

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