I breathe in deep and make a wish, my third tonight. Above, an effervescent green and yellow glow blazes through a million stars set against the velvet black sky. I dare not close my eyes; the scene is too dazzling to miss a mere millisecond. The serenity envelopes me and I wriggle my toes in […]
Outback Queensland is road trip country! Whether you're a seasoned outback adventurer or a first-time traveller, check out these tips from Stay on Track Outback.
At first glance, Barcaldine, or Barcy (pronounced Bark-y) as she’s known to locals, has very little to do with a tree's bark, beyond the famous Tree of Knowledge.
If there was ever a time to visit the Qantas Founders Museum in Outback Queensland, 2020 is the year. Here are ten good reasons why…. 1. How, where and why? Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach, tells the story of Australia’s national airline, Qantas, from its modest beginnings in Outback Queensland to present day. In 2020, Qantas […]
Name a town in Outback Queensland whose silver was used in the Sydney 2000 Olympic medals, is home to the adventure run on the Australian circuit and where you can catch a glimpse of an endangered species? We’ll wait. Located in the heart of north-west Outback Queensland and known as the “Gateway to the Gulf” […]
The Mount Isa Rodeo celebrates it's 60th anniversary this year, so boot-scoot your way to Mount Isa with our ultimate guide to seeing it in action.
From yabbies, lizards and chickens, to horses, goats, pigs, sheep, and camels, there is an extensive calendar of unique Outback Queensland races waiting for you.
Drop what you’re doing, pull out a flanno and grab your boots – it’s time to head west, central mid-west and Shandonvale Station to be precise.
Get yourself to one of these spots for the picture perfect Outback Queensland sunset.
Located 206km from Charleville and 750km from Brisbane, there’s a town by the name of Cunnamulla and it’s bursting with birdlife. Home to 57 varieties and over 201 species of Australian native birds, Cunnamulla is the dictionary definition of a twitcher’s paradise. Built on the banks of the Warrego River, the town is a natural […]
Feeling hungry? Here's our favourite outback bakeries, pubs and restaurants to fuel up at.
Get to know Biloela which has some serious national parks cred.
Save time on your Outback Queensland holiday when you fly with Rex Airlines from Brisbane to Birdsville, Cairns to Burketown or Townsville to Longreach.
1. Origin story Most people assume that the Banana shire will be filled with fields of delicious yellow fruit bearing palms, however you quickly discovered that the name “Banana” has nothing to do with the fruit and everything to do with a handsome lead bullock called “Banana”. When the Bullock died, he was taken to […]
What do ancient mesas, broken escarpments, red desert landscapes and refreshing waterholes all have in common? You'll find them all in Outback Queensland.
Forget pulling up at a servo hot-box in a town you can’t even recall the name of. Half the point of going outback is to make a memorable stop and support one of many quintessential, family-owned Aussie pubs. Quench your thirst and belly inside their historic walls, lined in quirky Akubras and where you’re welcomed […]