The 2018 Outback Queensland Tourism Symposium & Awards will shine under the spotlight from 1-4 November in Roma.
Oakwood House is a beautifully restored century-old home in the heart of Tambo, Queensland.
Join a guided tour of the workshop, laboratory and collection centre. It’s not every day you get to see a 95 million year old dinosaur bone up close! Take your seat in the multi-media Theatre that brings our ancient giants to life. Stay overnight in our beautiful 4 star accommodation, toast marshmallows around the fire pit and star gaze under a spectacular night sky.
Book and travel until 30 June 2026 to get 10% off Quilpeta Night Show family tickets. Use code FAM10 on either 2A & 2K combo or 2A 3K Combo
Embark on an epic 15-day Outback Legends self-drive adventure, a road trip that promises to ignite the spirit of exploration and wonder.
Discover the outback without limits on this 2-day Accessible Quilpie Shire itinerary. Explore fascinating museums, galleries, and ancient landscapes — all with accessible facilities.
Uncover Outback Queensland's fossil mysteries and delve into its ancient past on this exclusive package. Stay two nights at our beautiful onsite accommodation and join a selection of tailored dinosaur experiences. See a 95-million-year old dinosaur bone up close and meet 'Cooper' Australia's largest dinosaur. Learn about the incredible mega beasts that came after the dinosaur's extinction. Work side-by-side with our senior technicians, identifying and preparing fossils.
Escape to Toogunna Plains Farmstay for a two-night small group Country Cooking experience in Queensland's Channel Country. Enjoy deluxe station accommodation, hot and cold buffet breakfasts, two paddock-to-plate dinners and a hands-on three-hour cooking class with your host. Explore the working sheep and cattle property on a guided station tour, savour lunch in a 100-year-old shearing shed and toast sunset at the Kyra Sandhills.
Enjoy a relaxed Outback Queensland getaway with our Taste of Longreach Escape. Settle into your luxury ensuite glamping tent and unwind in 5-star comfort, complete with a private deck, BBQ and cosy fire pit overlooking the Mitchell Grass Plains. Explore at your own pace with your choice of Longreach's hero attractions — the Qantas Founders Museum or the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame — and spend your evenings savouring a gourmet BBQ under the vast outback sky.
Buy one admission ticket and get the second free—the cheaper ticket is free. Valid for Adults, Concession, Children 5–16 yrs and Family Pass entries. Redeem at the counter only during April, May & June 2026. Subject to availability.
During Outback Queensland Tourism’s night of nights, all corners of the outback were recognised for their contribution to the tourism industry across 15 categories and two separate awards. Cobbold Gorge received two awards for their excellence as a tourist attraction and hosted accommodation. Meanwhile winning-streaks formed with three operators taking home awards in the same […]
The winners of the 2019 Outback Queensland Tourism Awards were announced over the weekend in host town, Winton. Over 200 tourism representatives gathered in Winton over three days of the 2019 Outback Queensland Tourism Symposium and Awards to celebrate the Year of Outback Tourism. A total of 15 categories saw awards given to a range […]
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 […]
The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town, and man meets beast.
The Queensland Women's Sand Greens Championship is a state event staged by Golf Australia. It is played over 36-holes Stroke Play and is open to
The place to see all things Boulder Opal..... rough parcels, cut stones, wonderful jewelry showcasing the opal and of course all the wonderful characters.
The Queensland Men's Sand Greens Championship is a state golf event conducted by Golf Australia.
Start your Outback Adventure in Quilpie. Fishing, dinosaurs, opal fossicking and an outback station stay....it's all here in a fun filled 3 day adventure
Stay any 3 nights at Herbgully Cottage between Monday and Friday and receive a an exclusive country continental breakfast for your leisurely enjoyment on your first morning. The accommodation includes full private use of our 2-bedroom vintage cottage and breakfast includes granola, yoghurt, berries, fresh eggs, toast, butter, honey, slow drip coffee and a selection of teas.
Discover a truly unique outback experience – exclusive to just 12 pampered guests. Join small group tours to Dinosaur attractions and exclusive Outback Station Explore the mysterious Rangelands Rifts carved out over millions of years. Enjoy sumptuous chef-prepared dining and more.…
Adventure into Queensland's dinosaur country with our 3 Night Family Dinosaur Adventure. Self-drive to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in Winton, where kids and adults alike can stand beneath the giant at Dinosaur Canyon and explore the giants in the March of the Titanosaurs exhibition. Round out your outback experience with a behind the scenes tour of the Outback Stockman's Show and see how outback kids on remote properties learn on a tour of the Longreach School of Distance Education.
Step inside your luxury ensuite glamping tent and unwind in a 5-star bed for the perfect night's rest. Spend your days exploring iconic Longreach attractions — from the Outback Stockman's Show to a behind-the-scenes Qantas Airpark Tour — then watch the spectacular Luminescent Longreach Light & Sound Show. Evenings are best spent toasting marshmallows around the fire pit under the star-filled outback sky.
We invite you into the heart of Queensland's boulder opal country, combining festival colour with hands-on discovery. From luxury mesa-top accommodation at Rangelands to fossicking in historic Opalton, the experience reveals the stories, landscapes and craftsmanship that define this remarkable region.
Step into the real outback on this fully hosted 3-day, 2-night Longreach escape. Stay in pioneer-inspired comfort at The Staging Post in the heritage heart of town and enjoy three signature Outback Pioneers experiences — the Cobb & Co Stagecoach (with a thrilling gallop), Nogo Station visit and a sunset Paddlewheeler cruise on the Thomson River. Includes entry to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum, all meals and transfers.
Queensland Heritage Park and Visitor Information Centre offers affordable camping in Biloela, in the Banana Shire.