Outback Top 10's
Choose your own Outback adventure
Where To Go
North West
Things can get wild in Queensland’s rugged North West. Visit the thriving mining town of Mount Isa, saddle up for the Mount Isa Rodeo, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, and drop in at the historic Underground Hospital built during WWII.
Canoe through vivid red gorges in the Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park and search for ancient fossils in the limestone outcrops of Riversleigh World Heritage Area. Head to Hughenden to see 'Hughie', the seven-metre Muttaburrasaurus and an impressive fossil collection.
And, don’t leave without visiting the Porcupine Gorge National Park.
Far West
Queensland’s Far West is the place for adventurers. Explore the rugged Simpson Desert by 4WD, see the Big Red sand dune glow at sunset and watch thousands of migratory birds flock to the wetlands of the Diamantina National Park.
If you’re looking for outback entertainment, catch a famous Australian band at the Big Red Bash or back a winner at the Birdsville Races.
South West
The closest section of Outback Queensland to Brisbane, the South West is home to colourful characters, wedge-tailed eagles and boulder opals.
Bathe in mineral-rich mud at the Eulo Mud Baths, meet a tiny endangered marsupial at the Charleville Bilby Experience Centre and peer into the heavens at the Charleville Cosmos Centre.
East
Banana Shire has many natural attractions including gorges, rivers and National Parks such as the Glebe Weir and Expedition National Park. Visit Lake Murphy, Kroombit Tops and Mt. Scoria Conservation Parks, or relax at Isla and Cania Gorges.
The Dawson River and Callide Dam provide many opportunities for fishing and water sports. The Shire can also provide many adventures for the 4WD enthusiast.
Central West
The Central West is the heart of Outback Queensland, a place built by pioneers and stockmen. Visit Longreach, the birthplace of an Australian icon at the Qantas Founders Museum and learn about the region’s fascinating history at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Learn about Waltzing Matilda in Winton where the song was original performed.
Longreach Airport is on the edge of town, with flights arriving from Brisbane and Townsville. You can also catch the Spirit of the Outback train from Rockhampton.
What To Do In The Outback
Meanwhile in #OutbackQueensland
👀 Have you spotted the new Peoples Sign, spanning the horizon just on the eastern outskirts of #Blackall? It stands 7 meters high and is covered completely in local photos! 📸 #OutbackQueensland photo by @betterinblackallfestival
Dec 7 Blackall, Queensland
⛏️🌈 Have you been fossicking for opals before? The town of Yowah, found 160km west of Cunnamulla is home to the Yowah Nut Opal! This type of opal is distinctive to the area and opal hunters have been coming here since 1883 🌏 #OutbackQueensland photo by @clubboutiquehotel
Dec 6 Yowah Opal Field
How do you like your eggs? Poached? 🍳 @trailtara spotted these wildflowers known as poached egg daisies west of Bedourie! 🌼 #OutbackQueensland
Dec 5 Bedourie, Queensland
🌏Prehistoric paradise 🌿 Have you explored Carnarvon National Park? 👟🚶♂️Which is your favourite walk to do? #OutbackQueensland photo by @bigandlittleadventures
🙌 Have you got travel goals for 2020 already? How about climbing Big Red or crossing the Simpson Desert?! 🏜️ #OutbackQueensland photo by @_amygash
💦💦 Yep, we're splashing into December! 🙌 The emerald waters and lush vegetation of Lawn Hill Gorge form this beautiful oasis in the outback 😍😍 Who's been here? 🙋 #OutbackQueensland photo by @saltysummits
🏕️ Have you camped at Clem Walton Park? 📍🗺️ You'll find it 57km west of Cloncurry along the @overlandersway at the Corella Dam 💦🌏The dam was constructed on the beautiful Corella River in the late 1950’s for the purpose of supplying water to the now-abandoned township of Mary Kathleen! 👻 #OutbackQueensland photo by @alexandra.brightt
Nov 30 Clem Walton Park
👉 Swipe left for some gorge-ous views! 🌿🌏 You'll find Porcupine Gorge just north of Hughenden along the @overlandersway 🗺️ #OutbackQueensland photos by @keith_colegate
🌈⛅ Nothing better than spending your afternoon watching an #OutbackQueensland sunset flourish 📸 @ameliae captured this array of hues from Noonbah Station, a secluded bush camping spot south-west of #Longreach 🏕️
Nov 28 Noonbah
@overlandtravellers spotted 👀 these brolgas having a cheeky feed at the Blue Heeler Hotel in Kynuna along the @matildaway 🍻🗺️ Have you seen brolgas while travelling in #OutbackQueensland?
Want to beat the heat? 🌡️☀️ Check out this secluded waterhole at Hell Hole Gorge National Park! 💦💦 You'll find it located 180km North of Quilpie via Adavale. #OutbackQueensland photo by @visitquilpieshire
Have you explored the Carnarvon Ranges? 🌏 Amongst secluded gorges, you'll find Aboriginal rock art, dinosaur plants, and enchanting wildlife 🦖🌿 Jump on tour with @boobookqld to travel from #Roma to discover these hidden wonders. #OubtackQueensland photo by @queenslandweekender
Nov 23 Roma, Queensland
Hello weekend! 🙌🙌 No better way to celebrate the weekend than with an artesian outdoor bath! 💦🛁#OutbackQueensland photo by @sunkissedndusty
Nov 22 Julia Creek, Queensland
🏜️🛣️ Where to next? 🛣️🏜️ We love driving around the surrounds of #Cunnamulla for outback views like this! 🚙 #OutbackQueensland photo by @queenslandweekender
✅ Summer's here but trust us, we're already sorted for the warmer months! 💦🛁 Hello outdoor baths! 😍😍#OutbackQueensland photo by @davloko
Nov 20 Charlotte Plains
📍🗺️Have you explored the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail near Aramac? 🎨 It has 38 different unique sculptures which have been created by a local artist. These sculptures are dotted through the countryside on the road to Lake Dunn and Rangers Valley. Each sculpture is an artwork which depicts an animal or aspect of Outback life 🌏#OutbackQueensland photos by @sunkissedndusty
Nov 18 Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail
🏜️ The beauty of the desert! 🏜️ Are you crossing the Simpson Desert next year? 😲😍Where are you beginning your adventure? #OutbackQueensland photo via @brandoyelavichexplorer
Nov 18 Simpson Desert
😍 Sunday strolls never looked so cute here in #OutbackQueensland! 👀 @roxy_and_tilly spotted this family of emus while exploring #CarnarvonGorge 🌿🌳
Nov 17 Carnarvon Gorge
Dreaming of holidays? 💭🌴 This national park is what dreams are made of! 😍#OutbackQueensland photos by @allastalladventures
Nov 16 Boodjamulla National Park
🌧️🚙 It's not very often we get to see the sunset reflect in roadside puddles! 💧 We love this shot captured by @sunkissedndusty 🙌🙌
Nov 15 Aramac, Queensland
🌈⛅ Summer storms are on their way! @sweet.as.fotos captured this weather event last week in #Longreach! #OutbackQueensland
Nov 14 Longreach, Queensland
😍😍 This little one was the last visitor for the year to check out @cobboldgorge and their new glass-bottom bridge! 🌿💦 Who's going to explore Cobbold Gorge in 2020? We're already on the countdown for their doors reopen on 1st April 2020! 🙌📅 #OutbackQueensland
Nov 13 Cobbold Gorge Tours
🌡️☀️ Summer is well and truly here in #OutbackQueensland, 👀 if you're looking for us you'll find us kayaking 🛶 up the Lawn Hill canoe trail to Indarri Falls 💧 and cooling off amongst the lily pads 🌺🌱 Photo by @samantha_a_boswell
Nov 9 Lawn Hill National Park
👀 Have you spotted brolgas while travelling in #OutbackQueensland? 🏜🐣 This brolga was spotted by @eumundi4x4 roaming around the Longreach riverside camp! 💧⛺️
Nov 5 Longreach, Queensland
Have you seen a quartz blow before? ⛏️💰 They're a good sign that gold is nearby! 🌿 This one at @cobboldgorge is a hidden treasure amongst the landscape, providing a great viewpoint for golden hour! ☀️ #OutbackQueensland photo by @phlipvids
Nov 1 Cobbold Gorge Tours
🏜️ #MountIsa nestled among the ochre-red Selwyn Ranges, on the banks of the Leichhardt River 💦 It's affectionally known as the 'Oasis of the Outback', surrounded by gems just like this! 😍 #OutbackQueensland photo by @breehapa
Nov 1 Mount Isa, Queensland
🌳🌿 Picture an oasis in Queensland’s Central Highlands punctuated by towering sandstone cliffs, prehistoric cycads and more than 2,000 indigenous artworks... yep, it's known as Carnarvon Gorge! 😍 Have you explored this national park? #OutbackQueensland photo by @benjamin_crisp
Oct 31
✨💭 Who wishes they were soaking it up in this dreamy spot? 🌿💦 @thrujoelslens took to floating in this green paradise after three days of driving through #OutbackQueensland 🗺️🚙
Oct 30 Boodjamulla National Park
🌿 Have you visited Porcupine National Park? 📍🗺️ You'll find this hidden gem 70km north of #Hughenden 🌿 Its permanent waterholes between the towering colourful sandstone cliffs are the perfect place to cool down after hiking the pyramid track 💦 #OutbackQueensland photos by @breehapa
😍🌼 Have you spotted spectacular mulla mulla plant in #OutbackQueensland? The short-lived flower is heat and drought tolerant and grows best in dry areas 🌼😍 Photo by @experiencewinton
Oct 28 Cawnpore Lookout
