Central West Region
Travel Times
Longreach to Winton 1hr 50m
Longreach to Charleville 5hr 30m
Longreach to Brisbane (by air) 1hr 45m
Longreach to Townsville (by air) 2hr 25m
Weather
Average Temperature 31º C
Average Rainfall 393 mm
About Central West Region
There’s lots to love about the heart of the Outback.
Outback Queensland’s central west wears its history on its sleeve, proudly the birthplace of Qantas, Waltzing Matilda and Australia’s Labor Party.
Pioneering history is at its core of the central west and you can explore it by galloping horse-drawn stagecoach, sunset river cruises and live performances at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
For history that predates early settlers, the world’s largest collection of Australia dinosaur fossils can be found at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum in Winton.
Towns
What To Do
Meanwhile in the #outbackqueensland Central West Region
Fist pump for the outdoors... 💚 We love our backyard here in #outbackqueensland. What's your favourite outback memory as a child? 👇 📍 Mount Isa 📸 @discovermountisa #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 25
When you're mustering at 8, but need to be at a photoshoot by 9. Who else has got a Kelpie as a best mate? 🐶👇 📸 by @stockchickfilms #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 24
You're never too young to be a cowgirl (or boy) in #outbackqueensland 🐴 When was the first time you got in the saddle? 👇 📸 by @annemareephotography #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 23
We see your inner-city float tanks and raise you this #outbackqueensland outdoor waterhole. Wash away the week and relax somewhere with a view 💧 See you soon, yes? 📍 Painted Rock, Mount Isa 📸 by @discovermountisa #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 20
Did you know that sheep can recognise human faces? 🧐 Maybe that's why this sheep is staring us down! Either that, or he's hungry! 🌿 What do you think? 📸 by @kicking_up_dust_co #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland #holidayherethisyear
Mar 19
