Fly in. Pick up the keys. Explore Outback Queensland.

Your next Outback Queensland adventure just got a whole lot easier.

Visitors can now fly into Quilpie, collect a hire car on arrival and hit the road, thanks to the launch of Outback Car Hire.

From watching the sun set over red dirt landscapes to discovering Australia’s largest dinosaurs, meeting colourful locals and enjoying country pub hospitality, your Outback adventure begins the moment you collect the keys.

Designed to align with Regional Express (REX) flights from Brisbane, the new service makes it possible to swap a long drive for a short flight, giving travellers more time to discover one of Queensland’s most remarkable regions.

Whether you’re planning a long weekend or a week-long adventure, a fly-drive holiday is one of the easiest ways to experience the wide-open landscapes, iconic attractions and authentic country hospitality that make Outback Queensland something else.

Your adventure starts in Quilpie

With regular REX flights from Brisbane, visitors can now land in Quilpie, collect their hire car and start exploring within minutes.

Quilpie might be small, but it’s packed with authentic Outback experiences and makes the perfect base to begin your road trip. It’s small enough to feel welcoming, yet packed with experiences that capture the spirit of the Outback.

Spend the afternoon fossicking for boulder opals, watch the sun sink below the horizon from Baldy Top Lookout, then settle in for the Quilpeta Night Show beneath some of Australia’s darkest skies. History lovers can discover Quilpie’s railway heritage at the End of the Line display, browse local museums or meet the passionate locals who are proud to share the stories of their town.

How’s this for a first day itinerary:

• Arrive on the morning REX flight
• Collect your hire car
• Lunch in Quilpie
• Explore the Bulloo River Walk
• Visit Baldy Top at sunset
• Experience the Quilpeta Night Show

The road trip begins here

One of the best things about collecting your vehicle in Quilpie is that you’re already in the heart of the Outback.

From here, every direction leads to another unforgettable experience.

Head west to Eromanga and stand beside Australia’s largest dinosaurs at the Eromanga Natural History Museum. Take the scenic drive to Toompine, home to the famous pub with no town, or continue south through Thargomindah and Cunnamulla, where rich history, rivers and classic country pubs await.

With the freedom of your own vehicle, you can stop wherever the landscape captures your attention, linger a little longer in the small towns and discover the hidden gems that make Outback Queensland unlike anywhere else.

More time exploring, less time driving

For many travellers, reaching the Outback has traditionally meant spending days behind the wheel before the holiday even begins.

By flying into Quilpie with REX and collecting a hire vehicle on arrival, visitors can spend less time travelling to the Outback and more time experiencing it.

It’s a perfect option for interstate visitors, families, couples and anyone wanting to maximise their annual leave without sacrificing the freedom of a classic Outback road trip.

Road trip moments you’ll never forget

Your Outback adventure might include:

• Taking the scenic route simply because you can
• Watching the sunset from Baldy Top Lookout
• Finding your own Queensland boulder opal
• Experiencing the Quilpeta Night Show beneath a sky full of stars
• Standing beside giant dinosaurs in Eromanga
• Enjoying a country pub lunch in Toompine
• Meeting locals with stories that can’t be found in any guidebook
• Spotting kangaroos, emus and wedge-tailed eagles as you travel

Ready to hit the road?

Whether you’re planning a long weekend or ticking an Outback road trip off your bucket list, there’s never been an easier way to experience the wide-open spaces, unforgettable characters and unexpected experiences that make Outback Queensland something else.