Far West Region
Travel Times
Birdsville to Longreach 8 Hours 20 Mins
Birdsville to Charleville 9 Hours 50 Mins
Birdsville to Quilpie 7 Hours 30 Mins
Birdsville to Boulia 4 Hours
Weather
Average Temperature 31º C
Average Rainfall 100 mm
About Far West Region
They say they do things better in the west, and the far west of Outback Queensland is no exception.
The farthest corner of Queensland delivers so much more than gibber flats; you’ll find red sand dunes, waterholes, and channel country that can see the whole area go under water.
Nothing is more iconic than standing atop Big Red at sunset, watching the sun dip from the first sand dune of the Simpson Desert (Munga-Thirri National Park).
Travel via desert roads for the opportunity to travel between three states without ever getting on a plane.
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Meanwhile in the #outbackqueensland Far West Region
Watch out for this new public sculpture coming to Hughenden? You’ll be able to hop in the nest for a photo opportunity while a very unhappy 4 metre wide Pterasour mum swoops over you! Pterasours fossils have been found in Hughenden region. Artwork and photos by @studio__303 #outbackqueensland #visithughenden #sculpture #exploreyourbackyard #overlandersway #hughenden #sculpturearttrail #photostop #photoopportunity #publicart #somethingdifferent #scrapmetalart #scrapmetal #scrapmetalsculpture #metalart #metalartwork #metalartist #art #artwork #sculpture #exploremore #getoutside #streetart #fromwhereyoudratherbe #outbackqldmagicmoments #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #dayslikethis #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 We've received some amazing photos for our 2022 Outback Queensland Travellers Guide front cover competition including this one from @photografphotography in Winton. There's still time to enter. Submit up to 3 images showing your fun and adventures for your chance to have your photo selected. The winner will also win a $500 @cameraproau voucher. We have partnered with Professional Photographers' Association of Queensland @ppaq.official to choose the most inspirational Outback Queensland image. The winner will be contacted in late October 2021 and will be announced here on Instagram. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. To enter go to the link in our bio. Entries close 30 September 2021. The winner will be contacted in late October 2021 and will be announced here on Facebook. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. #outbackqueensland #ppaq_official #cameraproau #EntertoWin #photocompetition #travellersguide #photographycompetition #photography #entertowin #competition #gottobeinittowinit #outbackaustralia #lifesbestmoments #countrylife #getoutside #australianoutback #australia #wheretonext #roadtripaustralia #openroad #fromwhereyoudratherbe #outbacklife #exploremore #hittheroad #roadtrip #nowhereelse #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Terms and conditions apply.
The Noccundra Hotel is owned by Nockatunga Station, and today it serves as a meeting place for locals, families, stockmen, and travellers alike, all of whom enjoy the unsophisticated atmosphere of this remote and isolated Pub. The Hotel is a popular rest stop or overnight stay for visitors driving to the "Dig Tree", Innamincka, Cameron Corner, Thargomindah, and all points in between. Great photo by @offtrack_offgrid #outbackqueensland #noccundra #explorebulloo #noccundrahotel #noccundrawaterhole #bullooshire #bullooshirecouncil #getoutside #outback #4wd #camping #outbackpub #publife #isolated #nockatungastation #campinglife #bushcamping #outbackadventure #australianoutback #outbacklife #exploremore #roadtrip #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #goodtogo #dayslikethis #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Triple challenge for you all! 1. What is this cloud formation called? 2. Where is the best place to see it? 3. When is the best time of year to see it? We'll update the post tomorrow with the correct answers but in the meantime who will get them all right? #outbackqueensland #whatisit #whereisit #whentoseeit #cloudformation #weatherphenomenon #weatherphotography #cloudphotography #roadtrip #matildaway #getoutside #outbacklife #exploremore #happyplace #wheretonext #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #dayslikethis #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
Augathella is famous for its colourful history of bushrangers, bullockies and bullock teams who camped along the Warrego River. Here are the top 5 things to do when you visit! 1. View the giant meat ant sculpture. 2. Meet the locals at the Ellangowan Hotel 3. See the water tower which forms part of the @siloarttrail 4. Visit the Boadicea Gallery and Cinema to see an exhibition of more than 150 heritage photos and view the 1956 movie ‘Smiley’. 5. Take the self-guided drive around town. Tell us which is your favourite. #outbackqueensland #augathella #experiencecharleville @experiencecharleville #murweh #murwehshirecouncil #roadtrip #matildaway #getoutside #meatant #smiley #outbacklife #history #selfguidedtour #siloarttrail #cinema #gallery #ellagowanhotel #warregoriver #bushrangers #exploremore #happyplace #thingstodo #wheretonext #fromwhereyoudratherbe #lovewherewelive #thisisqueensland #beautifulonedayperfectthenext #goodtogo #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear
