Outback Flavours To Savour

There’s more to explore in Outback Queensland’s food scene then a coldie and hearty pub meal (although don’t get us wrong, those are pretty iconic too!).

From curried camel pies and bush tucker tours to camp ovens feasts under the stars, award-winning gin and long-table dinners in breathtaking locations — dining Outback Queensland style is for the curious traveller keen to explore beyond the norm.

So, pack your appetite, bring your sense of adventure and prepare to discover a side of the Outback that’s rich in flavour, good company and unforgettable memories.

Western Queensland Spirit

Set on a 55-acre farm just outside Roma, you’ll find Outback Queensland’s first and only gin distillery. Western Queensland Spirit crafts small-batch spirits inspired by native botanicals and regional produce.  Enjoy a tasting experience with grazing board in their beautiful gardens or take a workshop for a more hands-on learning experience.  Be sure to try their award-winning Outback Gin which took at gold in the 2025 London Spirits Competition.

Riversands Winery

On the banks of the Balonne River in St George sits Riversands Vineyards, Queensland’s westernmost winery. Producing 60-80 tonnes of wine grapes annually, they craft everything from Sauvignon Blanc to their adventurous “FGP” (that’s f$@# Good Port thank you very much!).

Visitors can enjoy tastings at the cellar door before settling into the shady garden café for lunch.

If you’re visiting over Easter, time your trip for Easter in the Vines (April 4-5).  This annual event is a great day out with wine tastings, live music and an Easter egg hunt for the kids.

Rangelands Outback Camp

For those seeking “refined ruggedness”, Rangelands Outback Camp offers an exclusive luxury glamping experience for just 12 supremely pampered guests at a time. An onsite private chef prepares breakfasts and gourmet multi-course dinners that celebrate local produce and outback culture, paired with fine wines and premium beers. Each afternoon, guests can gather on the Sunset Deck for drinks and gourmet canapés as the landscape glows gold.

Queensland’s Sweetest Stopover

Just outside Charleville, the Outback Dates Farm is redefining what can grow in Australia’s arid zone. This family-run enterprise is home to 500 flourishing date palms sustained by an innovative reclaimed-water system. Tours, conducted between April and October, share the fascinating story of date production in the Outback, along with tastings and a generous slice of house-made date loaf for morning tea.

Birdsville Bakery – Camel Pie

The Birdsville Bakery is a bucket-list destination for a reason, with its curried camel pie a must-try for travellers heading west. Think flaky golden pastry filled with tender, spiced camel meat – lean, flavourful and surprising delicious.

Added to the menu more than 20 years ago, the pie is now a regional icon. Open from April to September, the bakery draws tens of thousands each year, many lining up for this uniquely Outback bite. If you can’t make it to Birdsville, you can also try Camel Pie at the Cunnamulla Coffee Shop.

Channel Country and Canapes Heli-experience

Why settle for a standard picnic when you can arrive by air? The Channel Country and Canapes Heli Experience takes guests soaring above the Thomson River and Mitchell grass plains on a scenic helicopter flight before landing in a secluded, otherwise inaccessible location.

Once you touch down, a locally sourced picnic and refreshments await, allowing you to soak up the absolute serenity of the Channel Country in total privacy.

Toogunna Plains

Toogunna Plains between Quilpie and Eromanga, is a fifth-generation cattle and sheep station. Here, head out to the rolling red dunes for the Sunset Sandhills Tour and watch the sky turn fire-orange with a glass of bubbles and a curated local cheese platter. At the Farmstay, enjoy a gourmet paddock-to-plate dinner under the starry Outback skies or take part in a hands-on three-hour cooking class featuring Toogunna’s own lamb, beef and fresh herbs from the Homestead Garden.

Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

At Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show in Longreach, guests enjoy a hearty camp oven dinner with live entertainment and storytelling. This two-course dining experience unfolds under the stars beside the Thomson River, where the crackling fire, country charm, live music and starry night views will create a night to remember.

Bush Tucker Experiences

For those looking to explore the ancient culture and traditions of the region’s First Nations Peoples, Outback Queensland offers a number of bush tucker and cultural immersion experiences.

Join Gwamu/Kooma elder Bill Speedy from Nullawokka Tours in Bollon for a gentle walk along Wallam Creek, where stories of bush tucker and culture unfold beneath the trees.

Wander through the Bush Tucker Garden in St George to learn about traditional crafts and medicines that use native trees and plants. Learn what makes good bush tucker from the gardens’ nutritious wild fruits, including Desert Quandongs.

Walk with an indigenous guide and learn about bush foods and traditional tools at Outback at Isa in Mount Isa.

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