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.
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What To Do
Meanwhile in the #outbackqueensland Central West Region
🏕️ Looking for a camping spot with 360 degree views of #OutbackQueensland magic ✨ for your next weekend getaway? We've found just the spot! 🙌 With only being a 5-minute drive to 👉 Carnarvon Gorge, trust us the views are gorge-ous! 😍🌳 Photo by @amilliontraces
Oct 13 Sandstone Park
Who's chasing sunsets this weekend? ☀️😍 You know that we'll be! 🙋 #OutbackQueensland photo by @benjiman_crisp
Oct 11 Longreach, Queensland
🐪👁️ With long lush lashes that drag queens could only wish for; we're not surprised that Priscilla the Camel who calls Bedourie home, loves being in the camera's eye too! 📸 And pats? That's a 'yes' from Priscilla too! 😍 #OutbackQueensland photo by @sarkarralee
Oct 10 Bedourie, Queensland
Who's taken on the @outbackway before? 🗺️ It's Australia's Longest Shortcut; linking the Reef 🐠, the Rock and the West! 🏜️ #OutbackQueensland photo by @goneroaming_aus
Oct 9 Boulia, Queensland
It's not just us who love checking out #OutbackQueensland in bloom 🌱🌼 it's our emu friends too! 😍 @karlypetersenphotography spotted this mob amongst the greenery in #Birdsville!
Oct 8 Birdsville, Queensland
