Cunnamulla is set to celebrate in style when the 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visits the Outback town for the first time on Tuesday, 19 September. The town will host a number of events to share the magic of the People’s CupTM and showcase the long and proud history of racing in the Paroo Shire. […]
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND LAUNCHES 2023 TRAVEL SEASON– BIG SKIES AND BIGGER ADVENTURES IN NEW TRAVELLER’S GUIDE Launching Wednesday, 8 March, Outback Queensland’s 2023 Traveller’s Guide will have Aussies packing their bags and hitting the highway for big skies and bigger adventures as Outback Queensland Tourism Association officially launches this year’s tourism season. The all-new 2023 Traveller’s […]
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS KEY DATESAward Submissions Open – 20 January 2023Award Submissions Close – 3 February 2023Awards Announced – 8 March 2023 The 2022 Outback Queensland Tourism Excellence Awards highlight, recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of OQTA members during the 12-month period from January to December 2022. Last held in 2019, the […]
Outback Queensland’s peak tourism body has moved to strengthen its partnerships with local councils by relocating its offices to Local Government House in Brisbane. Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) Chair and Blackall-Tambo Mayor Cr Andrew Martin said the strategic move would allow the organisation to work even more collaboratively with its 19 partner councils. “Outback […]
Covering more than 9,000km, 16 operators and countless camera clicks the National Experience Content Initiative has completed the incredible task of capturing the best tourism experiences on offer in Outback Queensland.
More than 300,000 viewers a day from across the nation woke up with Outback Queensland from 21-24 May as the Today Show broadcast its live weather crosses in iconic locations in the region.
Tourism was in the spotlight returning near to full form at the Australian Tourism Exchange 2022 last week – the largest tourism trade event in the Southern Hemisphere.
Would-be travellers from across Australia will be getting a big bite of Outback Queensland with their breakfast from 21 -24 May as the Channel 9 Today Show visits Winton, Longreach, Muttaburra and Blackall.
A VISION COME TO LIFE: Eromanga Natural History Museum celebrated another significant milestone with an acknowledgement of funding for Stage 2: Phase 1 & 2A in its development. OQTA’s CEO, Denise Brown is on the road this week with Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Daniel Gschwind and Michael Healy MP, Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development. Local Member for Warrego, Ann […]
THERE’S EVEN MORE TO EXPLORE IN QUEENSLAND’S BACKYARD While many Australians hit the road over the past two years, Outback Queensland is calling on travellers to book an outback holiday because there’s even more to explore, as the region launches its 2022 tourism season and new Travellers Guide, today Thursday, February 24th at Outback Queensland […]
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Starting the New Year in top gear, OQTA will be hosting two key industry events in Brisbane to allow for maximum participation and exposure for our industry and destination.
Meet our Young Tourism Leaders representing Outback Queensland in 2022 - Corey Richards, Operations Manager at Eromanga Natural History Museum, and Erin Lee, Tourism and Events Officer at Paroo Shire Council.
Tourism operators from outback Queensland have secured nine awards, including golds in three categories at the 2021 Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Tourism Awards.
The Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) released it’s 2020-21 Annual Report at its AGM held on Wednesday 10 November 2021. The Annual Report is the first to cover a full year impacted by COVID-19. The report features insights from OQTA Chair, CEO and directors representing the Outback regions. Download Annual Report