A land of inspiring stories, Outback Queensland offers a unique experience that will connect you with Australia’s history and spirit. Journey to the heart of the Outback and experience the heritage and culture that has shaped the nation.
The legendary township of Longreach named after the ‘long reach’ of the Thomson River on which it is situated, is home to The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum.
Winton is best known as the place that Banjo Paterson wrote ‘Waltzing Matilda’ in 1895 and is also the founding place of Qantas in 1920. The town has a range of museums including the Heritage Listed former Corfield and Fitzmaurice emporium, as well as the Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum.
Visit Lark Quarry, where 93 million year old fossils capture a dinosaur stampede. Venture north and discover the heritage and rugged natural beauty of the Savannah Country. Visit the breathtaking Cobbold Gorge and explore one of the world’s longest and largest lava tubes at Undara.
Watch the rich orange glow as the sun sets over the ocean in the Gulf of Carpentaria at Karumba. Discover the colourful characters and rich history of Mount Isa, an iconic outback mining town. Each year Mount Isa attracts some of the best Australian and International cowboys and cowgirls as they compete in the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. From bull riding to bareback bronco competitions, this has been Australia’s premier rodeo event since 1959.
In the South West, Charleville is situated on the banks of the Warrego River, and is the terminus for the Warrego Highway. View the stars at the Cosmos Centre and Observatory. Explore secluded gorges of natural beauty peppered with prehistoric sites, Aboriginal rock art and abundant wildlife in Roma.
Situated in the far west, Quilpie is renowned for its opals and is often referred to as the home of the Boulder Opal. Venture to Eromanga and experience the thrill of discovering some of Australia’s largest dinosaur remains in ancient landscapes.
Birdsville, between the Simpson and Sturts Stony Deserts, is the starting point of the famous Birdsville Track, some 1,590 kilometres west of Brisbane and is best known for its famous pub and annual race meeting.